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

[Rainier10]

Is this thread turning into native bashing? If so who had 13 for the number of posts before it turned to native bashing?  Come on guys..Bullblaster the master elk caller was on his way to C-post to do some back country quad hunting, let's keep him on track.

[h20hunter]

I didn't read it that way..............don't get to into it.....not a shred of serious intent so far in this thread.

[Woodchuck]

I was serious, if you turn a 4-wheeler off the grips will get cold in no time.

[Rainier10]

Perfect I was hoping not.  This bullblaster guy has really done his research and has all the right answers I want to make sure he gets into the possible position to take the most shots he can with as little work as possible, he has already put in so much effort.  It is obvious that we are just clarifying what he already knows.

[h20hunter]

Thats more like it! Way to be supportive.

[Rainier10]

Hopefully somebody else can chime in with some knowledge of westside elk hunting that Bullblaster doesn't already have, and I hope it is on this thread so the whole world can see it instead of some limited PM that will only be seen by Bullblaster and forwarded to 20 of his closest friends.

[724wd]

I was serious, if you turn a 4-wheeler off the grips will get cold in no time.

boy, that's NO JOKE!      if only my four wheeler had foot heaters and a windshield...  and doors and a cup holderandaradioanda350v8withautomatictransmissionand35inchtires....    WOOHOO!!!!!

[buckfvr]

I would focus on Mt. Rainier National Park until the snow gets too deep for your snow machine.......

[Rainier10]

Oh my 4 wheeler has all that stuff but it is painted white, I need to camoflague it because I don't ever see anything from the logging road landings I park on and call from.  I figure the elk must see me or something.  With the 35" tires it is tough to get in and out of but it has power windows so I just roll those down to do my best calling and throw my pop cans out of.

[hunterofelk]

PM 724wd.  He knows how to draw:)

[halflife65]

After my buddy showed me his great spot I brought a couple of my cousins and a couple of their buddies and now we all bring our dads along.  It's like a biker gang with camo and quads.  There's about 20 of us now - it was so lonely before when just my (ex)buddy knew about it.  He got all bent out of shape about everyone coming up there but I think he was just jealous he didn't think of it first.

My cousin just topped his .30-.30 with a new 4x Tasco, so I'm really looking forward to doing some long range hunting.  It's an awesome gun and after you work the lever a couple of times to knock the rust back a little you can sort of tell what a smooth action it has.

Anyway, long before they closed the gates someone dropped off an old fridge and some other appliances, so we bring along lots of extra ammo.  After about 10am it gets pretty boring if you haven't seen anything from the back of the quad so we start hammering away at someone's old kitchen.  It's awesome and, since most guys haven't shot their guns since the previous year, it's a great way to sight in and make sure you can hit a pie plate at 50 yards.

Anyway, I'll send you a pm - it's really a great place to elk hunt.

[fair-chase]

Oh my 4 wheeler has all that stuff but it is painted white, I need to camoflague it because I don't ever see anything from the logging road landings I park on and call from.  I figure the elk must see me or something.  With the 35" tires it is tough to get in and out of but it has power windows so I just roll those down to do my best calling and throw my pop cans out of.

Not to offend Rainier, but I think I found the problem with your setup that is hindering your success. You see real hunters don't throw pop cans out the window (elk don't like pop, it has too much sugar). Elk like bottom of the rack beer cans. Especially if it has the words "light" or "ice" on the label (if you can get both those words on the same can it's like a super attractant). Also, "man" cans spread the attractant farther due to the sheer volume, and the larger opening allows them to work better in the wind. Plus anything referred to as a "man" can must be for serious hardcore men and thus would attract/lure testosterone filled elk into a battle royal to prove their manhood. Good luck and happy hunting.

[seth30]

Wow, this thread is a fountain of information!  Thanks to the thread here I know that I will not only kill a big bull, but I can dump my trash, and ride a quad at the same tim   Is there any wolves on the wet side as well?  I would really love to see them on my quad as Im finsihing up my 12 pack of PBR

[Rainier10]

Thanks Fair-chase, no offense taken, I appreciate the insight into my shortcomings.  That is what is great about this sight you can learn something from everyone.  Here I am just trying to help a guy that really already knows all there is to know and I learn something myself.  I am off to the store to pick up some Busch lite draft ice beer in the 20oz. cans.

[BULLBLASTER]

i think the next step is to decide what gun i should use for said elk hunting. i do have a lever 30-30, but it isnt rusted out yet. should i put it outside and get it seasoned up until november?