wenaha east tag

[jackelope]

If a 300 bull makes you happy then shoot it. Personally if I had a Blues elk tag for a big bull in the Wenaha, I don't think I could shoot a 300" bull and this is coming from a guy who's never killed an elk. You can do a lot better than 300" in there.
 

[jackelope]

Have you used the search function on this site at all?

Do you know about the potential trophy quality of the elk in the unit you drew a permit for?

Don't take these questions the wrong way...I just hope you understand what you have.

[Huntnphish]

but we are interested in hunting by foot.

  Does someone on here have some pics to show him of the terrain? You would be well advised to listen to the others and talk to Mtcook.

[dhorn]

i have heard about the trophy potential in this unit. But i also have to be realistic about my chances!!!! trust me i have big expectations about this hunt. kinda trying to bring myself down to earth a little bit!

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

Hold out but if you get a close shot take it.  I know people who ate tag soup in there cause they couldn't get close enough to the elk, they weren't being picky either.  They had horses as well.

[dhorn]

all of the info has got me all jacked up!! wish the hunt started tomorrow!!!!!

[bucklucky]

How many bulls have you killed just so we can get to knwo you better, maybee some kill pictures 

[zackmioli]

reading this thread is making me wish i could make a trip out to the blues. and making me want to work out 24/7

good luck on your hunt.

[mtncook]

Here is a couple of pics from our past.

mtncook

[mtncook]

That drop tine bull survived last fall.  I'm real anxious to get the cameras out.. I heard today from my Game Agent friend that he drove to Godman!!  That is good news, the road to Teepee is still plugged but should clear up fast.  I'll try a couple more that have been resized.


mtncook

[dhorn]

i have never killed a bull before! actually got my first elk last year. drew a cow tag for the west bar hunt. what a boring hunt. have hunted in some ruggid ground for them though! judging by the photos this will definitely be an hunt of a lifetime!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BLUEBULLS]

USE HORSES!!

unless you plan on hunting from a road everyday which can be done.
I tromp all over that country on foot and I'd do a deer hunt on foot but not an elk hunt, especially a rifle hunt when there's a chance for snow.

Many tags have been eaten in there due to the country and people not being well prepared.

Charlie, here's your Rams last fall.

[dhorn]

thanks for the info... think i am leaning the horse way a lot more!!!

[Woodchuck]

Stop leaning, start making arrangements and training horses right now if you are gonna take your own in there. If not hire mtncook. That permit is a great oppurtunity even if there are no elk there. If you listen to these guys now you will thank them eternally when you get in there. 

[Pathfinder101]

Nothing much to say that hasn't already been said on here before.  I bailed in there a few years ago on foot with 3 buddies for 4 days.  None of us has tried that again since.  All of us military guys in decent shape (20s and early 30s).  One guy was almost a heat casualty coming back out.  No joke.  If I drew that tag, I would be begging horses from someone. 
Like Woodchuck said; stop leaning.  You will probably never draw this tag again, so treat it like a "Once in a Lifetime" experience.  MtCook's drop camp is probably the way to go if you haven't already scouted it.  You will beneifit from his years of experience by putting you in the right spot.  The elk don't live everywhere in there.