collapse

Advertisement


Author Topic: Winston and Toutle Access?  (Read 7133 times)

Offline iRem

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Sep 2010
  • Posts: 1053
Winston and Toutle Access?
« on: June 16, 2011, 11:14:22 AM »
Winston and Toutle Access?
Thanks CavemantheHunter, this would be access for the Winston Unit Only!!!


I plan on hunting one of these units early archery for Deer and Elk, so yes this will be a meat hunt! With the information that I have received on how good the hunting is and how packed it is with hunters I plan to harvest my first Elk, most likely a Cow with a bow this year! Since I didn't get drawn for any of the six applications that I put in, I have been advised to look at different units. Most of my research has been through this forum through you guys, and with other hunters and friends. I have been working on my Elk calls and studying the Winston and Toutle area and I am very excited to use what I have been working on for the last few months, but I am stumped on how to access these units and how to get away from the crowds this coming this season. 

I am wanting to camp down there for about a week and I am looking for place to pull up a 36’ trailer, any suggestions? I am also looking for some access points to hit the unit away from the crowds, any suggestions on where to start?

Yes, I do read about all the bashing form others about how everyone is always asking for where to go and not wanting your honey hole!! Well, I have been very apprehensive about asking you guys, but would like to get some information so that I can continue my research to find that access that I'm needing to be successful this year.  Thanks, iRem

« Last Edit: June 16, 2011, 11:42:59 AM by iRem »

Offline CavemantheHunter

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Jun 2011
  • Posts: 394
  • Location: Yelm, WA
Re: Winston and Toutle Access?
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2011, 11:18:43 AM »
If you did not get drawn for a special permit, then you cannot hunt the Toutle area. Winston Creek is a great area though, always chase elk around in there.

Offline kalamasasquatch

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Jun 2011
  • Posts: 121
  • Location: kalama wa
Re: Winston and Toutle Access?
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2011, 11:20:19 AM »
all depends on how much effort you wanna put out. i hunt the winston and have killed 6 elk in 8 years 4 being bulls and 1 making the book last year all archery.

Offline iRem

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Sep 2010
  • Posts: 1053
Re: Winston and Toutle Access?
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2011, 11:36:49 AM »
Well, I don't know what I was thinking, I must of been looking at it for deer but want to do both at the same time!!  I know if I don't get a deer I'll be taking a doe from another unit on the way home..  Looks like the Winston Unit all the way. I have been instructed that I will have to put in the work, but that's not a problem. I plan on taking my mountain bike with trailer with us and hope to use it. Thanks for your help, iRem

Offline Carnivore

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Jul 2010
  • Posts: 171
  • Location: Buckley
Re: Winston and Toutle Access?
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2011, 11:45:04 AM »
Camping is very limited there also.  With a trailer that size you will almost have to pay to stay at one of the campgrounds and drive to the gate where you will bike in.  Lots of good country if you are willing to get out of the truck.  Most of the area is gated for archery and a lot of people park at the gates and walk or bike in.

Offline iRem

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Sep 2010
  • Posts: 1053
Re: Winston and Toutle Access?
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2011, 12:05:01 PM »
I'll try and find a campground in the area, hopefully somewhere I can get to and from easily. I AM NOT A ROAD HUNTER. I have the patience to sit, spot and stock and do what ever I need to in order to be successful at harvesting game. I am looking forward to putting in the work and having it pay off, access?

Online HntnFsh

  • Washington For Wildlife
  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Jul 2007
  • Posts: 6410
  • Location: Toledo
Re: Winston and Toutle Access?
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2011, 04:49:17 PM »
Try the campground at Kid Valley.Get your reservations in early.You may get lucky.

Offline Huntbear

  • I am a BAD Kitteh
  • Washington For Wildlife
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Nov 2007
  • Posts: 9616
  • Location: Wandering Lost East of the Mountains
  • Y.A.R. Jester aka Smart Ass
    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1236486665
Re: Winston and Toutle Access?
« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2011, 05:34:59 PM »
Have you ever fished Drano for springers?  That is what hunting the Winston unit.  Yes, lots of elk and some nice bulls,  but way to many hunters.
By my honorable conduct as a hunter let me give a good example and teach new hunters principles of honor, so that each new generation can show respect for their god, other hunters and the animals, and enjoy the dignity of the hunt.

Calling an illegal alien an 'undocumented immigrant' is like calling a drug dealer an 'unlicensed pharmacist'.

Offline blacktailcrzy

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Feb 2011
  • Posts: 236
  • Location: kitsap
Re: Winston and Toutle Access?
« Reply #8 on: June 16, 2011, 05:58:56 PM »
i drew a January antler less tag for that unit  dose any one know a good wintering area for cows there i am looking to fill the freezer and have little experience in that area and never in January a pm or just a good post will help alot thanks

Offline wapiti hunter2

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Sep 2009
  • Posts: 3274
  • Location: Yelm
Re: Winston and Toutle Access?
« Reply #9 on: June 16, 2011, 06:33:49 PM »
In a related question are there any camping areas for tent camping other than the Kid Valley campground?  Either side North or south.

Offline blacktailcrzy

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Feb 2011
  • Posts: 236
  • Location: kitsap
Re: Winston and Toutle Access?
« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2011, 01:29:48 AM »
i drew a January antler less tag for that unit  dose any one know a good wintering area for cows there i am looking to fill the freezer and have little experience in that area and never in January a pm or just a good post will help alot thanks


 :dunno: any help would be grate  :dunno:

Online HntnFsh

  • Washington For Wildlife
  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Jul 2007
  • Posts: 6410
  • Location: Toledo
Re: Winston and Toutle Access?
« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2011, 07:22:00 AM »
In a related question are there any camping areas for tent camping other than the Kid Valley campground?  Either side North or south.

Possibly Seaquest state park or a couple other parks near silver lake.  Seems like there may be a campground up Winston crk rd up by Mayfield lake. Barrier dam campground.  Mossyrock park does have camp areas.Some of these may be a short drive to your area.I'll se if I can think of any others.

Have seen tents et up in some of the old turnouts to logging rds up 505.Not supposed to but its tolerated in some places.

Online HntnFsh

  • Washington For Wildlife
  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Jul 2007
  • Posts: 6410
  • Location: Toledo
Re: Winston and Toutle Access?
« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2011, 07:23:40 AM »
i drew a January antler less tag for that unit  dose any one know a good wintering area for cows there i am looking to fill the freezer and have little experience in that area and never in January a pm or just a good post will help alot thanks


 :dunno: any help would be grate  :dunno:

The whole unit is a good area.It doesnt get enough snow to really have wintering areas.Most of the elk in there are year round residents.

Offline billythekidrock

  • Varmint
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Mar 2007
  • Posts: 13440
Re: Winston and Toutle Access?
« Reply #13 on: June 19, 2011, 07:31:04 AM »
Is the new DNR access pass going to be required for the DNR portions of the Winston unit?




Offline windygorge

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2011
  • Posts: 668
  • Location: Washougal, wa
Re: Winston and Toutle Access?
« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2011, 08:31:22 AM »
If you hunt south try looking at Cougar RV park for camping

cougar rv is no where near winston unit.   :bdid: :dunno:
"God gave you the gift of life, you owe it to God to give your best performance"

"Don't tell me the sky is the limit, when there are footprints on the moon"

Offline MADMAX

  • Trade Count: (+23)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: May 2007
  • Posts: 9829
  • Location: Kitsap/Cle Elum
  • I like big bucks and I can not lie
Re: Winston and Toutle Access?
« Reply #15 on: June 22, 2011, 09:12:15 PM »
yea sorry I thought he was looking for Toutle access
Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
Mark Twain


I Ain't Captain Walker.
I'm The Guy Who Carries Mr. Dead In His Pocket


What would life be without the thrill of the hunt ?

Offline bowhuntersd

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Jun 2010
  • Posts: 254
  • Location: Castle Rock
Re: Winston and Toutle Access?
« Reply #16 on: June 25, 2011, 03:39:32 PM »
Go as far up hwy 504 as you can and anything on the right is going to be great hunting. Good Luck   :chuckle:
A bad day in the woods is better than a good day at work.

Offline Yelm hunter

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Jul 2009
  • Posts: 382
Re: Winston and Toutle Access?
« Reply #17 on: October 12, 2011, 02:14:30 PM »
Check out IKE KINSWA STATE PARK just on the other side of Hwy 12 in Mossy Rock!!

I also drew the January 1st Anterless Tag and can't wait. I've been hunting Winston for 7 years with my dad and we have seen many bulls and cows come out of there... I can hunt regular elk season in November and if I don't get a Bull I WILL get a cow in January.

Logging Trucks drive the roads so look out for them and be careful. STAY ON YOUR OWN SIDE OF THE ROAD!!!

Offline steen

  • Women's Board
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2009
  • Posts: 1789
Re: Winston and Toutle Access?
« Reply #18 on: October 14, 2011, 08:55:10 PM »
Just courious, how the meat on cows in the January hunt?  Usuallywhen the feed goes down so does the meat quality.

Offline billythekidrock

  • Varmint
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Mar 2007
  • Posts: 13440
Re: Winston and Toutle Access?
« Reply #19 on: October 16, 2011, 04:21:54 PM »
Just courious, how the meat on cows in the January hunt?  Usuallywhen the feed goes down so does the meat quality.

My father shot a cow (3 or 4 year old) in Green MT last January. No fat on her, but she was tasty. Better than the bulls we have been eatin' the last few years.




Offline USAFpj

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Oct 2009
  • Posts: 227
  • Location: Vancouver
Re: Winston and Toutle Access?
« Reply #20 on: October 22, 2011, 02:21:56 PM »
Is anyone guessing that the gates, once again, will be wide open for the entire Thanksgiving opener? >:(  Enough to make a grown man cry...

 


* Advertisement

* Recent Topics

BBQ Flats camping during modern? by jrebel
[Today at 12:14:05 PM]


It was a great year by wafisherman
[Today at 11:42:01 AM]


2025 deer, let's see em! by Pathfinder101
[Today at 10:57:35 AM]


King of the mountain caught sleeping by dmoua
[Today at 10:40:41 AM]


Big bear on trail cam Kitsap County by Sundance
[Today at 10:40:22 AM]


Bullet performance 2025? by C-Money
[Today at 10:32:42 AM]


2025 blacktail rut thread by jowings22
[Today at 10:15:35 AM]


Called about Returned Alta Buck Permit by trophyhunt
[Today at 10:12:43 AM]


I'm Going To Need Karl To Come up With That 290 Muley Sunscreen Bug Spray Combo by C-Money
[Today at 09:13:37 AM]


2025 elk success thread!! by ballpark
[Today at 09:04:37 AM]


Recommendations for Pressure Washers by Boss .300 winmag
[Today at 08:56:49 AM]


Mill creek watershed by 3cityhuntr
[Today at 08:38:16 AM]


Stop Moving Dead Deer Outside of 100 Series GMUs by HUNTIN4SIX
[Today at 08:00:20 AM]


Bear That Hasn’t Missed Many Meals by Alchase
[Today at 06:38:03 AM]


Youth Cow Elk - Yakima South GMUs 364, 368 by Limhangerslayer
[Yesterday at 10:58:51 PM]


Taneum Elk Cow tag problem by Hiker82
[Yesterday at 09:28:54 PM]


Mt. St. Helens Goat by X-Force
[Yesterday at 08:22:35 PM]


Coupeville Highway pop-up blind by BigredRusch
[Yesterday at 08:19:51 PM]


GMU 336 by MADMAX
[Yesterday at 08:18:06 PM]


Selkirk bull moose. by X-Force
[Yesterday at 08:07:09 PM]

SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal