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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: chukar hunter on August 20, 2012, 01:14:32 PM

Title: Weyerhaeuser Map Clarification
Post by: chukar hunter on August 20, 2012, 01:14:32 PM: I've been scouting in the Coweeman unit and the road system is maze. I want to buy the most detailed map of this area that shows these road systems, in and around my scouted area.

I've looked at older posts and see reference to the coweeman tree farm weyerhauser map. Bob's in longview only carries the St Helen's tree farm map and the guy I talked to had never heard of this specific tree farm map. Is there one, and how can I get my hands on one? Thanks, any info will help!
Title: Re: Werehauser Map Clarification
Post by: bowhunterty on August 20, 2012, 01:26:12 PM: The St Helens Tree Farm Map is the one you want.
Title: Re: Werehauser Map Clarification
Post by: Huntbear on August 20, 2012, 01:31:59 PM: Go to Arnolds Maps in Vancouver... he has the best maps of game units, especially the Weyerhauser maps... I used his maps for years when hunting on Weyco land..
Title: Re: Werehauser Map Clarification
Post by: johnr060 on August 20, 2012, 05:22:47 PM: Does the st helens tree farm map cover the winston unit? I as well would like to buy a very detailed map of all those areas.
Title: Re: Werehauser Map Clarification
Post by: flinger on August 20, 2012, 05:44:26 PM: been looking for maps of those areas for a few years ,got the weyco map and a few others but none seem to be good enough for me so i just wing it and doodle on the ones i print off
If your looking for a map with multiple specifics Good luck you will probably never be satisfied :twocents:
Title: Re: Weyerhaeuser Map Clarification
Post by: bobcat on August 20, 2012, 06:04:21 PM: You really need a GPS when you're up in that area (with a map on it). It helps a ton. The Weyerhaeuser maps are too small scale and hard to read, and nearly impossible to keep track of where you are, unless you never take your eyes off the map while driving.
Title: Re: Weyerhaeuser Map Clarification
Post by: funkster on August 20, 2012, 07:34:35 PM: They also sell the wey.co St.Helens tree farm maps at drew's store in Toutle. That way you don't really have to make a special trip to get a map!
Title: Re: Weyerhaeuser Map Clarification
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on August 21, 2012, 08:25:37 AM: This might be the style of map being referred to, they are by GMU, so there would be a Coweenman GMU specific map. Got this one because I will be in that area next month and was thinking about a day in the hills chasing a bear. They do show alot of information, but I don't know how well I like them yet.

One thing I do not like is they are not very weather resistant apparently, hince the warning sticker. Just seems odd that a sportsman's map isn't better designed for all weather use. But, that is why they make 1 gallon ziplock bags!!

But the Weyco map is a good choice for that area, but like bobcat says, they can be hard to keep track of your location on at times without a little searching.
Title: Re: Weyerhaeuser Map Clarification
Post by: bobcat on August 21, 2012, 05:34:31 PM: That LC Sports Map looks just like the DNR Public Land maps. Must be the same map, just with the GMU boundary overlaid on top if it.
Title: Re: Weyerhaeuser Map Clarification
Post by: nwelktooth on August 21, 2012, 05:57:26 PM: I was told by the owner of Arnolds that weyerhauser maps are to be updated soon. Don't know when exactly but hope it's before bow season
Title: Re: Weyerhaeuser Map Clarification
Post by: Cascader74 on August 22, 2012, 12:45:52 PM: Those LC Sportsmaps are absolute junk imo. I carry the DNR & Weyerhaeuser maps & cross reference them & then have a gps also. The DNR maps are the best for showing the roads & the Weyerhaeuser maps shows where the gates are. Then I mark them for anything else I see. No map is perfect but those 2 will only run you about $20.
Title: Re: Weyerhaeuser Map Clarification
Post by: bowhunterty on August 22, 2012, 01:50:24 PM: Be careful with the LC Sportsman maps. Found the boundrys to be off on these maps.
Title: Re: Weyerhaeuser Map Clarification
Post by: Cascader74 on August 22, 2012, 02:44:07 PM: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/BusinessPermits/Topics/Maps/Pages/Home.aspx (http://www.dnr.wa.gov/BusinessPermits/Topics/Maps/Pages/Home.aspx)
Title: Re: Weyerhaeuser Map Clarification
Post by: jbeaumont21 on August 22, 2012, 03:34:42 PM: If you don't mind spending the money I have found the USGS maps to have some of the most detail when it comes to logging roads.
http://store.usgs.gov/b2c_usgs/b2c/start/(xcm=r3standardpitrex_prd)/.do (http://store.usgs.gov/b2c_usgs/b2c/start/(xcm=r3standardpitrex_prd)/.do)
Title: Re: Weyerhaeuser Map Clarification
Post by: et1702 on August 22, 2012, 03:44:52 PM: If you go to the USDA site, you can download USGS maps that have been updated w/NF road systems and numbers. Not sure if tree farm roads are up to date on them.

http://fsgeodata.fs.fed.us/rastergateway/states-regions/states_zoom.php?stateID=wa (http://fsgeodata.fs.fed.us/rastergateway/states-regions/states_zoom.php?stateID=wa)

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