I might possibly be the worst hunter in the history of hunting

[DoubleJ]

I like to say I learn something everytime I go hunting.  Today, not only did I learned that if I don't have the gas to go where I have seen elk sign and talked to elk in the past, to not bother going, but I learned that I also might possibly be the worst hunter ever. 

Went to a new area today, closer to home to save gas.  In hind sight, I actually WASTED gas.  Heard one bugle at about 6:30, thinking about it, it was probably another hunter.  Bugle sounded a couple miles away and I couldn't tell the direction it came from.  Saw 0 elk tracks, saw 0 elk poo, saw 0 deer poo, did see a few deer tracks (small) and 2 piles of bear scat (few days old), and to top it off, Weyerhaeuser came by AFTER I drove into their land (green dot gate) and locked the gate for fire danger, locking me in, with no cell service.

[Raul Duke]

You must be my, brother from another mother. Cause you got the same kinda luck as me. 

[runamuk]

Look at the positive side you spent the morning in the woods 

[Huntbear]

Well, it could have been,, like this...

You hiked in several miles behind a locked gate.. then Weyerhauser opened the gate about noon and let the trucks in behind you..   as is typical for them..

One reason I do not hunt Weyerhauser for elk anymore...

But as Runamuk said... you spent the morning in the woods.. that is a good thing.

[bobcat]

So how did you get out?

[Bigfoot_44]

That's horrible luck

[50CalJim]

You're not even close to being the worst hunter. A while back Wea300Mag & I took a guy WT hunting around Colville/Ione area & the 1st day we were 1 hr late getting to my spot because he was in gas station asking everybody where's the deer, About 11:ooam I noticed him walking through the reprod wearing brown Carhartt jacket with no orange, Then later his pwr steering pump broke, He had no tools but I did  So we drove around in my Truck looking for a new steel line so we could replace the stripped one that he didn't fix before going on 6 hr hunting trip.P.S he's from Sedro-Woolley, Left his wallet in store twice & had to go back & get it,Locked keys in his truck & busted passenger window trying to unlock door,Then went home next morning bitching about how WT hunting sucks.

[DoubleJ]

So how did you get out?

Jedi powers 

[BOWHUNTER45]

Good ones  I have 2 things that pi$$ed me off while hunting .....#1 was having a flat tire and I changed it and went about 1/2 and another went flat  Les Schwab came to my rescue  :tup:and # 2 I was heading over elk hunting and my tranny went out .. called a taxi to get me to camp and the whole time he was beaching about his car getting beat up ....Yeah it cost me $ 175.00 to go about 10 miles..I wanted to put an arrow where the does not shine 

[NWBREW]

Well, At least you have the right avatar.  If you think your the #1 worst hunter remember.............there is always someone better. 

[DoubleJ]

That avatar is exactly what I shold have been doing with my time on Saturday.  At least I'd still have the 7 gallons of gas in my truck that I burned

[Hunter Dug]

First and foremost there are no green dot roads on Weyerhauser land.  Second, just because a Weyerhauser gate is open does not mean you can drive thru it.  Again people this is simple, call the hotline, select the area that you are in and LISTEN to the message.  Since August 1st. No vehicle access has been allowed due to fire danger.  If there are non Weyerhauser employees behind Weyerhauser gates they are breaking the rules as of August 1st.   

[oldleclercrd]

Sounds like if you didnt have bad luck you wouldnt have any luck at all!

[DoubleJ]

Sounds like if you didnt have bad luck you wouldnt have any luck at all!

 

[Curly]

First and foremost there are no green dot roads on Weyerhauser land.  Second, just because a Weyerhauser gate is open does not mean you can drive thru it.  Again people this is simple, call the hotline, select the area that you are in and LISTEN to the message.  Since August 1st. No vehicle access has been allowed due to fire danger.  If there are non Weyerhauser employees behind Weyerhauser gates they are breaking the rules as of August 1st.

That is not entirely true.  Weyerhauser did give access to youth and disabled cow elk permit holders in the St Helens tree farm area in August.  They gave the permit holders the combinations to several locks on select gates.

[runamuk]

First and foremost there are no green dot roads on Weyerhauser land.  Second, just because a Weyerhauser gate is open does not mean you can drive thru it.  Again people this is simple, call the hotline, select the area that you are in and LISTEN to the message.  Since August 1st. No vehicle access has been allowed due to fire danger.  If there are non Weyerhauser employees behind Weyerhauser gates they are breaking the rules as of August 1st.

ummm weyerhauser has green dot signs at
 gates..open for vehicles...yellow dot signs at gates for open sometimes and red dot signs at gates for walk in only...this is the system in place all over grays harbor and mason counties 

[Hunter Dug]

ummm weyerhauser has green dot signs at
 gates..open for vehicles...yellow dot signs at gates for open sometimes and red dot signs at gates for walk in only...this is the system in place all over grays harbor and mason counties 
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Runamuk you are absolutly right and I am wrong; however last year these signs were not posted during the early archery season in the Saint Helens tree farm area I was hunting.  My point is the hotline has to be utilized had he called the hotline prior to his trip every day he would have none that the area was closed to vehicle traffic, and as I said before just because a gate is open does not mean it is open for public access.  This is mandatory this time year with the heat, and knowing they close these areas every year.  Unfortunitly the green dot sign had not been change in his situation.  There are ways to determine the out come you just have to utilize them ALLLLLLL, yes a pain in the rear but very necessary up there. 

[runamuk]

ummm weyerhauser has green dot signs at
 gates..open for vehicles...yellow dot signs at gates for open sometimes and red dot signs at gates for walk in only...this is the system in place all over grays harbor and mason counties 

Runamuk you are absolutly right and I am wrong; however last year these signs were not posted during the early archery season in the Saint Helens tree farm area I was hunting.  My point is the hotline has to be utilized had he called the hotline prior to his trip every day he would have none that the area was closed to vehicle traffic, and as I said before just because a gate is open does not mean it is open for public access.  This is mandatory this time year with the heat, and knowing they close these areas every year.  Unfortunitly the green dot sign had not been change in his situation.  There are ways to determine the out come you just have to utilize them ALLLLLLL, yes a pain in the rear but very necessary up there.
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true but if you read the signs posted at the gates and are newer to this whole thing you would not think to call the hotline.....just saying it has taken me 3 years to figure out some of this stuff because it is not readily apparent.  I understand why some people get very frustrated with all of it.  I just try not to go anywhere I dont already know unless I am with someone I feel confident in.... makes it slow to find places to go but I dont risk trespassing or being in some closed area etc....

[DoubleJ]

ummm weyerhauser has green dot signs at
 gates..open for vehicles...yellow dot signs at gates for open sometimes and red dot signs at gates for walk in only...this is the system in place all over grays harbor and mason counties 

Runamuk you are absolutly right and I am wrong; however last year these signs were not posted during the early archery season in the Saint Helens tree farm area I was hunting.  My point is the hotline has to be utilized had he called the hotline prior to his trip every day he would have none that the area was closed to vehicle traffic, and as I said before just because a gate is open does not mean it is open for public access.  This is mandatory this time year with the heat, and knowing they close these areas every year.  Unfortunitly the green dot sign had not been change in his situation.  There are ways to determine the out come you just have to utilize them ALLLLLLL, yes a pain in the rear but very necessary up there.

 
as stated earlier in the thread, I was told it was Simpson land, not Weyerhaeuser

[Hunter Dug]

I think most of the Simpson land is in the Margret unit.  Runamuk, I hear ya this is just such a issue every year it makes me wonder if there could be a easier way to notify individuals where to access.  More infomation needs to be included with special permit packets, and Weyerhauser property.  They complain about the elk tearing up there tree farms but make it complicated to enter there areas.  It could be easier for sure.  I am just very big on scouting, and figuring out all there is to find out about an area so I give my self a better chances. Green dots, red dots, signs, hotlines, no access, foot access, just ends up causing people to do things they are unsure of.