White River any Bull?

[Arteman]

I was just wondering how other hunters have done on this hunt, I did a search and haven't found many success stories.  I see the Natives hunt the crap out of it, but I'm sure they don't get them all.  A buddies son drew this hunt a couple years back and I told him he needed to buy a key, but he didn't and his boy ate the tag.  A Native told them when they were up there that there are some big Bulls in there, I'd like to see a pic of one of those.  Also I'll be calling Monday to see how to go about being able to get in and scout if they allow access.  Just curious what to expect as far as quality of the Elk in this unit.  Thanks in advance Ty.

[cem3434]

You don't need a key. Get a map and learn the unit before wasting the gas driving up there. The only part of the unit that the key will help with is Hancock's land.
There will be Native hunters, but they are too lazy to get off the road. Get in the woods and you will get into elk!

[cem3434]

NAtives have wiped them out all over the state because it's owed to them to kill whatever they want

I have to disagree with you there. I spent approximately 45 days in that unit 2 years ago and only witnessed the Natives harvesting bulls. I never seen any of them take a cow or calf. On the average day we would see 50 or more elk, so there are still a lot of elk in there. Be prepared to put some miles on your boots!

[Arteman]

You don't need a key. Get a map and learn the unit before wasting the gas driving up there. The only part of the unit that the key will help with is Hancock's land.
There will be Native hunters, but they are too lazy to get off the road. Get in the woods and you will get into elk!

Thanks, I was reading your thread from when you drew the tag, how did you end up doing?

[Harborhunter]

Yeah the natives have by no means, wiped them all out.  There are plenty of elk in that unit.  It's probably not like it used to  be, but I had the permit last year and had a good experience.  Anywhere you can drive, you can expect to see native hunters.  If it requires hiking, no worries.   

[buglebuster]

What about high in the unit bordering the pacific crest trail. I've always thought it would be awesome in there.

[Nimrod]

Ty Just follow me im on a lucky streak I feel a 300 inch rosi in the making 

[Arteman]

Ty Just follow me im on a lucky streak I feel a 300 inch rosi in the making 

 

[plugger]

I drew that tag last year, I saw lots of branched bulls in there, nothing hug but some mature bulls. I will send you a pm.

[bloodhound]

do you still have to buy that dumb permit from wearhouser to get in there? i know i my spelling is off on that one. but last time i went in there a long time ago you had to buy the permit and it was around 75-100 bucks.

[trophyhunt]

do you still have to buy that dumb permit from wearhouser to get in there? i know i my spelling is off on that one. but last time i went in there a long time ago you had to buy the permit and it was around 75-100 bucks.

You have to buy a hancock permit now, it's about 175 or so. That's only if you hunt on there land, you can hunt forest service land all you want. I would hit the high country, that place used to be my home before it went to permit only. It would be the 2nd best draw on the west side if it wasn't for the mucks and the 10 other tribes that rape that area. Good luck, there are some big ones in there.

[bloodhound]

yahh i also grew up on grass mtn, hunting the edge of the green river watershed. there was some big bulls up there back in the day.

[TikkaT3-270Shortmag]

What weapon??

[Russ McDonald]

Go up FS road 73 near the seed orchard.  I know there are plenty of elk in there.  I put in for this tag for muzzy.

[Arteman]

What weapon??

Sorry I forgot to post that, I drew the modern tag.