switched to east

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

First year huntin eastside archery elk.  Iv'e gone to packwood two years before this.  I'm willing to put the time in.  I'm going out for two weeks.  I was gonna start in naches. Only been up there one time for the rifle season *censored* show. No time to scout this year.  Can anyone on here point me in the right direction??? I've got goggle earth and am grabbing a topo today. Any tips on were to start would be sweet.  It takes years to learn the land so I figured why not ask.


Thanks, Bob

[Woodchuck]

Colockum baby 

[Button Nubbs]

Doesn't sound like much of a DIY hunt. I laugh at everyone who "dosent have time" to scout. I've been keeping track of my elk since may, do I have a whole lot of spare time? No. But I make it happen.

[D-Rock425]

Oh sure I know where all the elk are let me tell you

[YoterHunter]

ravens roost area .find the big dark timbers you will find elk.

[colockumelk]

First year huntin eastside archery elk.  Iv'e gone to packwood two years before this.  I'm willing to put the time in.  I'm going out for two weeks.  I was gonna start in naches. Only been up there one time for the rifle season *censored* show. No time to scout this year.  Can anyone on here point me in the right direction??? I've got goggle earth and am grabbing a topo today. Any tips on were to start would be sweet.  It takes years to learn the land so I figured why not ask.


Thanks, Bob

Why are you switching from the Packwood.  I thought that GMU was pretty good for elk?

[gasman]

ravens roost area .find the big dark timbers you will find elk.

  not a bad place to start.

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

Thanks for the tips I think I did go up Ravensroost when I was there three years ago for a day.  It's all DIY.  Asking and getting info doesnt DO anything.  I still got alot to do after im told ravens roost or any other area mentioned.  I'm from the hood canal and a naches trip would cost me 200+ to scout for a cow or a spike kinda spendy. Don't get me wrong im not cheap at all when it comes to my hunting.  I scouted two years in a row at packwood.  But i lived in tacoma then and it cost me about 100 to get there and back.    i have as much gear as i can afford and i hunt as hard as possible.  I'll get into elk this year and kill one of them buggers wether you guys give me info or not.  I cant wait for the first it's on and if it's brown its down.

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

First year huntin eastside archery elk.  Iv'e gone to packwood two years before this.  I'm willing to put the time in.  I'm going out for two weeks.  I was gonna start in naches. Only been up there one time for the rifle season *censored* show. No time to scout this year.  Can anyone on here point me in the right direction??? I've got goggle earth and am grabbing a topo today. Any tips on were to start would be sweet.  It takes years to learn the land so I figured why not ask.


Thanks, Bob

Why are you switching from the Packwood.  I thought that GMU was pretty good for elk?

want to start acumulating points for branch antler eastside tag

[jackelope]

You don't have to have an eastside permit to build points for the eastside. Don't tell anyone else I said that though, OK?
Points are points, east or west doesn't matter.

[jackelope]

I don't mean to come off like a jerk but I probably will anyway...

It's tough getting good info from a bunch of guys who have spent thousands of $$ in gas and countless hours of time scouting and learning areas....especially when you tell them you don't have any time to scout and don't want to spend any money.

I'd go to Ravens Roost and start looking around. Even the rifle hunter *censored* show guys put their time in learning that country.

I'll get off my soapbox now.

[predatorpro]

Colockum baby 

lol might as well, you wont even have to shoot one, just wait for everyone to flock shoot a herd of elk and race to tag an elk like everyone else up there

[Recurve-Elk]

Just head over and put in some boot work.  The naches is a good unit, just look at the reports.  Pick some spots on google maps that look good, water sources etc then scout them out.  You can cover a lot of land in one weekend of scouting.  Keep working at it and each year you will find more and more honey holes.  Don't expect to bag one this season although you easily could.  Sometimes its best to not have a clue of what to expect. 

Read up online, search around.

I don't hunt this unit.  But know people who have.

[6x6in6]

I just love the 2 weeks to go 'til it's time to go, I haven't spent an ounce of energy towards so much as even a weak attempt at having a successful hunting experience, I don't have time to it either, but where should I go posts.

[gasman]

Dont be discouraged.... get over there and kill a elk 

You can always cros the hwy and shoot a spike in the Nile unit, there will deffinatly be less poeple over there.

[jimmy z]

I Always had good luck in the middle fork into the wilderness area. Always elk there. Where on the canal are you located?

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

You don't have to have an eastside permit to build points for the eastside. Don't tell anyone else I said that though, OK?
Points are points, east or west doesn't matter.

but to put in for branch antler bull east side i have to have an eastside tag and if i don't get drawn like i didn't...  i have to hunt the eastside.  So what i should of said was I'm trying to draw an eastside branch antler bull tag with 0 points this year 1 point next year so on so fourth.

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

I don't mean to come off like a jerk but I probably will anyway...

It's tough getting good info from a bunch of guys who have spent thousands of $$ in gas and countless hours of time scouting and learning areas....especially when you tell them you don't have any time to scout and don't want to spend any money.

I'd go to Ravens Roost and start looking around. Even the rifle hunter *censored* show guys put their time in learning that country.

I'll get off my soapbox now.

Never once did i say i "didn't want to spend any money".  I have spent thousands of dollars every year I've been out and i will again this year.  I have spent entire seasons in in elk camp by myself.  i am one of the "guys" you speak of.  if i were glassing country with my rifle scope you'd say i was "learning the country".    ill get up there four days before season and wont leave until the last day if i have to. elk will go down. 

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

Just head over and put in some boot work.  The naches is a good unit, just look at the reports.  Pick some spots on google maps that look good, water sources etc then scout them out.  You can cover a lot of land in one weekend of scouting.  Keep working at it and each year you will find more and more honey holes.  Don't expect to bag one this season although you easily could.  Sometimes its best to not have a clue of what to expect. 

Read up online, search around.

I don't hunt this unit.  But know people who have.

ill get a few days before season.  the reports look good i agree 10% ish.  ill find a few hh this year i hope.  Thanks for the info man i cant wait for the upcoming month it's on!!!!

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

I just love the 2 weeks to go 'til it's time to go, I haven't spent an ounce of energy towards so much as even a weak attempt at having a successful hunting experience, I don't have time to it either, but where should I go posts.

lol nope never even been in the woods dont plan on it either right off 410.  lol did i say any of this...? no

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

I Always had good luck in the middle fork into the wilderness area. Always elk there. Where on the canal are you located?

Thanks for the info.  by hoodsport why you from around here?

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

Dont be discouraged.... get over there and kill a elk 

You can always cros the hwy and shoot a spike in the Nile unit, there will deffinatly be less poeple over there.

  I'm on it.  You can shoot spikes in naches.  I might end up heading down 12 goin to rimrock aswell.  Thanks man I'm ready to kill.

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

I would hunt the units you applied for tags in, then if you get drawn you already know the area.

[TikkaT3-270Shortmag]

Hope you get a MONSTER spike!!

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

Hope you get a MONSTER spike!!

Yeah i see your monster bull in your pics.....  nope a spike bull would weigh more than both your bucks combined.  wheres your spike pics or any elk pics for that matter ohhhh you dont have any...

[firefighter4607]

I would hunt the units you applied for tags in, then if you get drawn you already know the area.

 

Where did you apply for bull permits at? At least if you do get drawn you will know the area. Most of the units you should be able to hunt spike or cow if you don't have a bull permit.

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

peaches ridge of course lol.  By the time i draw ill know the land yes and i didnt draw so ill be shooting a spike or a cow this year if i get a chance.

[pianoman9701]

I was just reading about what you do when you know where you want to hunt and don't have time to scout. He was saying that you scout during the middle of your hunting days and drive the roads after dark for a few hours. Elk don't move much from where you see them at night. Just some thoughts. Good luck.

[Bean Counter]

 
 

I don't mean to come off like a jerk but I probably will anyway...

It's tough getting good info from a bunch of guys who have spent thousands of $$ in gas and countless hours of time scouting and learning areas....especially when you tell them you don't have any time to scout and don't want to spend any money.
...

+1

[Glockster]

If you dn't want to help a fellow hunter out, why not just keep your suppositions about his supposed lack of dedication or cheapness or whatever to yourself?  He just asked a simple question about where to get started in an area he doesnt' live near with little time to learn it due to lack of time or having higher priorities in life like family and a J.O.B.    I just don't get this desire to look 'hardcore prostaffy' by kicking a fellow hunter in the nuts for asking a simple 'where?" question.

I realize lots of you put in tons of time developing your spots.  That's certainly commendable and keeps your freezers full more often than not.  So enjoy that to yourself then.  He wasn't asking for GPS coordz to your honey hole.

If I knew the little Nach i'd give you some starting points.  If you're interested in Bethel, Rimrock, i have suggestions.

[jimmy z]

I'm across the water in seabeck. Don't knock "just off 410". It a zoo on that road after dark and there are a ton of animals with a 1/4 mike of that highway on both sides of the road.

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

If you dn't want to help a fellow hunter out, why not just keep your suppositions about his supposed lack of dedication or cheapness or whatever to yourself?  He just asked a simple question about where to get started in an area he doesnt' live near with little time to learn it due to lack of time or having higher priorities in life like family and a J.O.B.    I just don't get this desire to look 'hardcore prostaffy' by kicking a fellow hunter in the nuts for asking a simple 'where?" question.

I realize lots of you put in tons of time developing your spots.  That's certainly commendable and keeps your freezers full more often than not.  So enjoy that to yourself then.  He wasn't asking for GPS coordz to your honey hole.

If I knew the little Nach i'd give you some starting points.  If you're interested in Bethel, Rimrock, i have suggestions.

 

[TikkaT3-270Shortmag]

Diyarchery I have never hunted spikes. I've killed a branched bull with bow, rifle,and muzzy. Might wanna check unit 340 good luck hope u get a big one!


---
I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=46.741954,-122.996863

[6x6in6]

I just love the 2 weeks to go 'til it's time to go, I haven't spent an ounce of energy towards so much as even a weak attempt at having a successful hunting experience, I don't have time to it either, but where should I go posts.

lol nope never even been in the woods dont plan on it either right off 410.  lol did i say any of this...? no

It wasn't exactly directed at you.  It was just a general comment considering the influx of where to go posts over the last few days.
But you did say "No time to scout"  in your opening post.   

Good luck!
Seriously!
I too would throw ya bone on where to go if I knew.  I'm not usually bashful about speaking up when people ask.  I have received a few STFU PM's from members.   

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

Diyarchery I have never hunted spikes. I've killed a branched bull with bow, rifle,and muzzy. Might wanna check unit 340 good luck hope u get a big one!


---
I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=46.741954,-122.996863

i didnt ask were you lived and i wanna see a pic of all three of these branched bulls you speak of.

[TikkaT3-270Shortmag]

Sure here ya go! Ive only killed a total of 5 bulls.  But here is one of each.  Nothin special I included a pic of the heart of a bull I killed with a muzzle loader I guess im proud of the shot lol. 

[TikkaT3-270Shortmag]

my bad Gotta love the bee's

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

nice bulls bro.

[colockumelk]

Colockum baby 

Woodchuck that's why you've never killed an elk.  You keep hunting the Colockum.  I've told you before if you would hunt where there is actually elk to hunt you would do way better.   

Don't know why you make it so hard on yourself. 

[elitearcher]

check out the eastside of 346 around milk lake, road is closed into there. also 340 has alot of closed roads from flooding and 336. thats where I would look this year if I was hunting east. might pack my buddies in there if I fill my tag in west early archery.

[Woodchuck]

Colockum baby 

Woodchuck that's why you've never killed an elk.  You keep hunting the Colockum.  I've told you before if you would hunt where there is actually elk to hunt you would do way better.   

Don't know why you make it so hard on yourself. 

I havn't killed any elk because I am a terrible shot so mostly I just go to look at elk packing my belted magnum rifle because I have a complex. Anyway I always go to the colockum because I see elk by the tens of thousands there and 85% of those are true spikes. It really is a great place you are trying to hide there.