i didjt draw any tags but need a sure thing westside elk spot!

[BULLBLASTER]

 I didn't draw any tags.and live in Spokane. Can anyone tell me where I can go and for sure get a general rifle season elk on the westside?
I heard c post and NWT are good but can't find them on gohunt..

Thanks! 

[h20hunter]

Sounds like you are on the right trek..........track.........already. Stand by for a PM.....cougle guys took me elk hunting last year. I took a bunch of shots, don't think I ever connected. Some great area though. I'm sure they won't mind me sharing.

[BULLBLASTER]

Awesome h20! It will only be me and my hunting partner... and he sometimes invites a Guy or 2 with also... 

[h20hunter]

Sounds good. I'm not to worried if you bring some guys along. I also noticed some good spots to run quads so keep that in mind. I've always wanted to hunt 'em on a quad in the back country.

[D-Rock425]

Looks like you guys already know all my secret spots.

[BULLBLASTER]

Everyone tells me weyerhauser is the best place for some backcountry quad huntng! I'm gonna check it out.

[Rainier10]

Now you are on track. Somebody must have sent you a PM When you get to the gate that says no motorized vehicles unload your quad and drive around the gate.  If you pass anybody walking speed up and get past them, they were probably taking a break from running and if you don't hurry past they will start running again and beat you to the spot where all the shooting happens.  You will know the spot when you get there because of all the shell casings in the road.  The other nice thing about the Weyerhauser spot is you can get some good backcounty hunting in and dump your trash as well.  Weyerhauser has a crew of guys that aren't busy "back country hunting" that will come behind you and dispose of it properly.

[Broken Arrow]

I have been hunting for 3 years and have called in numerous elk for people, I'm pretty much an expert caller and know that area well. PM sent.......

[Rainier10]

Dang it! I thought I sent you a PM, now everybody knows about driving around the gate.

[h20hunter]

I once saw an elk called in on the television. I too will send a PM.....

[BULLBLASTER]

Thqnks for the pms guys.
I have called in 3 bulls since I was 12... I really think I already know all there is.about calling elk so don't try and tell me about calling!

My quad should get me to some really remote logging roads. Way farther than the runners can make it. Do you think I need to shut my.ATV off before calling in giant bulls?

[Woodchuck]

Shoot man leave it run, that way the handwarmers will stay hot. 

[Rainier10]

It sounds like you are really experienced so I will just confirm what you probably already know, those elk are used to logging trucks all them time so calling while your quad is running is not a problem, the elk don't wait for the logging trucks to pass before bugling so if you turned your quad off that would be a red flag to them.  The other benefit as you know to keeping your quad running is you can move to the next spot quicker and get more "back country hunting" in than those oldschool boot hunters are getting.  Honestly you are getting more hunting experience for your money if you just slow down going around the landings and calling as you keep moving.  You don't want to waste you time on a bull that takes more than a few seconds to respond. 

[bucksandbulls]

oh nan thats easy.... plan on hunting sept 15 thru the 31st.  i would check the queets corridor. and then the quinalt area along the river . up into the park of course.  but anywhere where the olympic national park meets a river corridor is great... i would start growing your pony tail now though .and use a  high powered rife .dont forget to go to the local bar and find a loser white guy and hire him for 20 bucks to pack out your backstraps and antlers .  leave the rest for brother coyote..... good luck.

[Lightning_Rider]

Screw the national parks...stay over on the eastside and try get one of those monsters on the Yakima Indian Reservation! Or better yet, try one of the feeding stations, they're already baited