wenaha east tag

[MHWASH]

Here's a little taste.

[mtncook]

This has been some good advice from the other guys.  If someone else brings horses be sure they are very experienced as not only do we have a rough unit the trails are not that good for flat land horses.  Many have been lost in a couple of places.  I might have talked to you or your partner already.


mtncook

[trophyhunt]

Congrats on the tag.  I have been putting in for the muzzy hunt for that unit and have talked with Mtncook about that area for the past couple years. My two cents to you, I would have him take you in on one of his drop camps if you can't afford the guided hunt. He is the expert in the area and chances of drawing that tag anytime soon again are pretty tough, I would use his knowledge and make the best of it.  If I ever draw I definitely will be giving him a call. Good luck and enjoy that great tag.

[Daytonite]

Still too much snow to check out now, but soon as it melts off, you will understand what everyone is saying.  Very steep country and the bottoms are very thick.  Make sure you are dialed in; if the bull heads to the bottom it could literally add another day or two to get hime out!!  USFS does not clear trail in the bottom...but mtncook does .  He has helped me out for work multiple years in that unit and is a must for elk hunting.

[bucklucky]

There are 6 bighorns in this picture 

[dhorn]

i have a couple different friends that would come and help! one of them is in moswes lake and the other one is in  la grande oregon! any ideas where to start looking?

[dhorn]

any info on where to start scouting?

[bucklucky]

Scouting in there needed to be done in the previouse years during that timeframe your tag is good for, other than that , youll have to go in there for some hikes and get to know the lay of the land and use some elk sence. Get some mileage markers. look for places to camp. The elk you see during the summer more than likely wont be there on your hunt.

[oldleclercrd]

What does one of mtncooks unguided dropcamps go for?

[bucklucky]

What does one of mtncooks unguided dropcamps go for?

Here is a link to his website.

http://www.westernlifeoutfitters.com/Hunting.html

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

Have you been in the Blues ever?  Get some good optics to glass and have horses ready, unless you kill one by the road.  I would just stay on the border and hunt the road, you'll get an elk and save yourself a heart attack ; )

[jackelope]

Not the Wenaha units but close enough...This place isn't steep enough.
 

[bucklucky]

Damn flat land there Josh  Must be down by Pomeroy 

[Caseyd]

There are 6 bighorns in this picture 

Actually 6? Or were you kidding...

[CJ-5]

I saw those sheep in there bear hunting last spring, that was neat as hell!  I am not a blues expert, but what everyone is saying is true.   That is rough, steep, roadless country..but also rich in game.  If you want to get into the unit at all, horses are a must.  Even being in great shape will only get you so far.  Packing an elk out of that country would not be fun.