late 520 cowtag

[blacktailcrzy]

anyone else get the paper work yet? i have a few questions

[Recurve]

Yuuup got the packet in the mail today. I dont know why any gates would be closed this time of year. But I guess if we come across a locked gate we can try the combo?

[blacktailcrzy]

y i was wondering if we can go in early and scout cuz the pink window decal ses 1-16 only? i put in for this tag thinking my  friend would be able to help out because i have never hunted this area but he moved so now i am kind over loaded with trying to find a spot to start or a road to go off of so i would like to scout it if possible

[medic6]

You wont need to scout to fill that tag,  trust me

[blacktailcrzy]

You wont need to scout to fill that tag,  trust me

thats what i have heard but with 200 tags given out i am kinda thinking its going to be a mad house.

[Recurve]

I know the map they sent was not the best. But the elk can be anywhere, most days of honest hunting in 520 will give you a chance at a cow.

[SI Eagle]

You wont need to scout to fill that tag,  trust me

That sounds like all the cow tag holders in the regular season who had never been there and couldn't fill their tags.

[blacktailcrzy]

ok should i go for the clear cuts or just hit the timber

[dr.derek]

pm me I don't have the tag but know how to get around the whole gate thing

[gotcha]

If you get snow it will be great if not it will be like regular season.  I would go scout if you have time.  There is nothing like hunting and not knowing where to start.  Find a few places then go from there.  If you spend time in the unit you will fill your tag.  Put in a little scouting and you should have no problem.  I live in the southern part of the unit and it has plenty of elk, but it is easy access for people for target shooting and 4x4.  You will see people driving around.  200 late tags is a lot.  Good luck and bring your binos you will be fine.

[scree]

My wife got hers in the mail today.  I have hunted Winston alot and I'm sure you can fill the tag with out scouting if you put your time in but if I were you I would do at least a little scouting.

[funkster]

I would scout just to get to know the area.  I have hunted down in 520 for many years and ate a antlerless muzzle tag in Oct. I thought it would be a cake walk because the success we have had in our achery seasons over the years, boy was I wrong. I had 1 chance at a cow in the reprod under 50 yards, I just couldn't tell what part of the elk I was seeing.

I would hit the cuts in the early morning and then switch to the timber and reprod hunting durning the day. The elk are in there, just don't think it is going to be a easy hunt. Those elk have been running scared since sept.

[blacktailcrzy]

thanks for all the info guys but do you think 200 tag holders will pack the place cuz i know its a big area

[Yelm hunter]

I got my packet in the mail today.... The elk have been running crazy since Sept.... But they have had a break since December 9th... You won't need to scout for this hunt. You may not even have to set up camp. I know I wont. Even though I'm going too. Were are you guys planning on camping at? It should be opening day and out with your cow by 12noon!! Good Luck and we'll see you around. I'll be in a Blue Chevy!

[Recurve]

Here is my prediction out of 200 tags I say only 50 get filled? Just a prediction.  What do you think?