Author Topic: lewis river scouting a bust (Read 3939 times)

elkontherun · « **on:** July 10, 2011, 10:17:35 PM »

I drew the lewis river sept bull with a rifle so my cousin and I headed up high to look aroun and much to our suprise we couldn't get up past about 4000 ft with the horses! We were able to glass sa small group of elk from a couple miles away. I just can't belive how deep the snow drifts are for this late in the year. Hope it melts soon so I can get up high. Can't wait till sept!

Crunchy · « **Reply #1 on:** July 10, 2011, 10:19:02 PM »

Shouldnt take long to fill that tag. Your probably another two-three weeks away from being able to get up high.

buglebuster · « **Reply #2 on:** July 10, 2011, 10:34:33 PM »

Agreed, should be very easy

elkslayer069 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 10, 2011, 10:36:15 PM »

Is your brother Mike?

christopheri · « **Reply #4 on:** July 11, 2011, 11:44:14 AM »

We were up there this weekend around horseshoe lake. The roads were clear to the lake but there was alot of snow back in the wooded areas and on the hikeing trails. Keenas horse camp was clear and accesable. We were able to drive to the Yakima res boundry on the 5603 road. We spotted a small group of cows and calfs and a small bull and a brute at a lower elevation.

Skyvalhunter · « **Reply #5 on:** July 11, 2011, 12:06:31 PM »

Way too cool at night also.Have a feeling that snow is going to be around longer than most people think.

jackmaster · « **Reply #6 on:** July 11, 2011, 12:30:47 PM »

not surprising for the long wet winter we had, so my guees we will have a very long summer and come huntn season the woods are gonna be dryer than a popcorn fart

Grazer · « **Reply #7 on:** July 12, 2011, 04:03:08 PM »

The woods better not be that dry. I tried getting to the Lewis River by taking the 25rd and it was closed 2 weeks ago. Is it open now or did you go a different way?

elkontherun · « **Reply #8 on:** July 12, 2011, 05:33:07 PM »

We went up the 23 road the roads were clear but the trails in the timber had lots of snow.

Turkeyman · « **Reply #9 on:** July 12, 2011, 05:40:47 PM »

How big of a bull do you want to kill elkontherun?

elkontherun · « **Reply #10 on:** July 12, 2011, 08:00:21 PM »

My goal is a 300 inch bull what do you think? Am I dreaming or do you think that is a realistic goal?

buglebuster · « **Reply #11 on:** July 12, 2011, 08:12:01 PM »

Very realistic, I have seen some ripper bulls in the crofton basin have you scouted that area?

Turkeyman · « **Reply #12 on:** July 12, 2011, 08:31:11 PM »

Very realistic, Just need to pass up those rag horns.

elkontherun · « **Reply #13 on:** July 12, 2011, 08:38:09 PM »

I don't know that area I just looked at my map and didn't see it on there I know the mt adams and the surrounding area pretty well that's where I will start scouting as soon as the snow melts.

bench beast · « **Reply #14 on:** July 12, 2011, 10:47:15 PM »

Lewis River is a huge unit, lots of good hunting. dont be discouraged there are some Dandy Bulls in the area. they will show up when the Rut comes into full swing. Be patient

bullcanyon · « **Reply #15 on:** July 13, 2011, 07:00:47 AM »

You should be able to tag a bull over 300" as long as you put in some effort and can hold out. I've seen some big bulls in that unit. Almost put an arrow through a 320ish bull 4 years ago. Darn wind:)

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 13, 2011, 07:26:30 AM »

I was up there Saturday and saw very little fresh elk sign and lots of snow from 3600+.

Turkeyman · « **Reply #17 on:** July 14, 2011, 12:30:32 AM »

Keep us posted hunt hard and you will kill a big bull with that tag...

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