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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: bowjunkie on September 12, 2012, 04:06:06 PM

Title: west side ELK advise
Post by: bowjunkie on September 12, 2012, 04:06:06 PM: so just spent 11 days in Winston dnr land and weyco unit NO elk i hiked miles and miles felt like a damb billie goat and mountain biked even more went behind closed gates even offerd the first elk to give me a shot at him or her a COLD beer no takers i saw on the site they just closed down Weyco i talked the wife into letting me go this sunday and monday and give it another go to get an elk does anyone have any ideas on where to go i did the state dnr land thing a go last week and the 500 line in weyco no elk did not even see one i have only ever hunted deer and i have that down this elk thing is driving me crazy and i think if i go to northwest trek and shoot one of their elk it may be frowned upon so any help would be great :bash:

dont need no big bull a cow would be fine just anyone to point me in the right direction thanks for your time
Title: Re: west side ELK advise
Post by: sirmissalot on September 12, 2012, 04:13:26 PM: I really have no idea. All the state and federal ground is gonna be over run now.

A buddy of mine killed a small bull monday near raymond... said there was actually a couple green dot roads there, assuming its just the main lines.
Title: Re: west side ELK advise
Post by: bowjunkie on September 12, 2012, 04:40:49 PM: thanks, sirmissalot going to head out saterday after work stay in Belfair at parents house then head down south to a unit that is huntable and hunt sunday monday hope to atleast see one after being gone for 11 days already surprised the wife gave the go ahead for a short trip so dont want to spend all my time trying to find a place to accsess
Title: Re: west side ELK advise
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on September 12, 2012, 04:51:40 PM: Fyi I have only been seeing elk in the dark timber with the heat I think hunting clearcuts, and such are a losing proposition.
Title: Re: west side ELK advise
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on September 12, 2012, 04:56:52 PM: Quote from: SemperFidelis97 on September 12, 2012, 04:51:40 PM
Fyi I have only been seeing elk in the dark timber with the heat I think hunting clearcuts, and such are a losing proposition.

:yeah: i tracked a her for over 4 hrs and followed them to their beds...been trackin that herd all week and they havent came out of the timber since atleast monday
Title: Re: west side ELK advise
Post by: rackattack on September 12, 2012, 05:11:45 PM: FYI, You may not want to hunt on Monday as the season closes the 16th, which is Sunday.
Title: Re: west side ELK advise
Post by: johnr060 on September 12, 2012, 05:14:37 PM: The season closes Sunday... Weyco screwed things up big time for us. :bash:
Title: Re: west side ELK advise
Post by: rackattack on September 12, 2012, 05:21:48 PM: Quote from: johnr060 on September 12, 2012, 05:14:37 PM
The season closes Sunday... Weyco screwed things up big time for us. :bash:

Just remember Weyco doesn't have to let you hunt their land at all. With as many fires as there are in the state right now who can blame them. One of the reasons I do not hunt archery.
Title: Re: west side ELK advise
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on September 12, 2012, 05:22:38 PM: What land did weyco close? Are any other areas closing before season ends? Is there a Hancock fire danger hotline? Thanks
Title: Re: west side ELK advise
Post by: bobcat on September 12, 2012, 05:24:26 PM: I know st Helen's and Vail is closed.

Pe Ell was still open when I called this morning.
Title: Re: west side ELK advise
Post by: JPhelps on September 12, 2012, 05:26:36 PM: Weyco in PeEll is now closed :'(
Title: Re: west side ELK advise
Post by: bobcat on September 12, 2012, 05:36:19 PM: I guess all of Weyerhaeuser is closed now, even Aberdeen/Raymond area.

I just called the hotline.

State and National Forest land will be crowded this weekend, especially areas with good numbers of elk.
Title: Re: west side ELK advise
Post by: JPhelps on September 12, 2012, 05:37:22 PM: not to mention visibility is about 100 yards because of all the smoke. Makes for an interesting last weekend.
Title: Re: west side ELK advise
Post by: bobcat on September 12, 2012, 05:43:19 PM: Actually Aberdeen/Raymond IS open, they are only closing it to motorized vehicles.

I suspect the gates will be crowded parking lots.
Title: Re: west side ELK advise
Post by: Fullabull on September 12, 2012, 05:49:42 PM: Use your calls, elk are still social and look for company and reassurance. It's a great way to locate and then hunt them :) the other day we were hunting down by St. Helens and it was windy as heck so just before sun down I started doing lost cow calls through by bugle and got a bull to come to my meadow, but would not show himself. They will talk to you if you get them excited enough :)
Title: Re: west side ELK advise
Post by: NBhunter on September 13, 2012, 12:32:01 AM: Quote from: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on September 12, 2012, 05:22:38 PM
What land did weyco close? Are any other areas closing before season ends? Is there a Hancock fire danger hotline? Thanks

My daughter and I drove Hancock Snoqualmie a couple days ago and all the land is posted and closed due to fire danger.
Title: Re: west side ELK advise
Post by: bowjunkie on September 13, 2012, 08:23:46 AM: thanks, i should have been a little clearer my mistake my hunting partner still needs a deer so if no elk on sunday i will take him out on monday to get another shot at a deer
still trying to find an area to hunt elk it does not have to be 520 just an area with access and elk that are chained to trees and sedated so if anyone has any ideas of some open areas with elk and access that would be great i know with weyco closing im not the only one pulling my hair out
Title: Re: west side ELK advise
Post by: micdude on September 13, 2012, 08:47:40 AM: There is no Elk in Raymond/Aberdeen area its too hot.. 8)
Title: Re: west side ELK advise
Post by: bowjunkie on September 13, 2012, 11:48:37 AM: still trying to get some info on what area in western wa is accessable for elk hunting im heading out to hunt one last day sunday any help would be greaT :dunno:
Title: Re: west side ELK advise
Post by: bobcat on September 13, 2012, 12:01:17 PM: Go to the National Forest, that's where everybody else will be.
Title: Re: west side ELK advise
Post by: jackmaster on September 13, 2012, 12:08:17 PM: if i was you i would stick to the winston unit, there are alot of elk in there its just a matter of time, keep pounding it, it will happen
Title: Re: west side ELK advise
Post by: JPhelps on September 13, 2012, 12:09:57 PM: Quote from: bobcat on September 13, 2012, 12:01:17 PM
Go to the National Forest, that's where everybody else will be.

You aren't kidding there are people everywhere
Title: Re: west side ELK advise
Post by: Bluesdude on September 13, 2012, 12:32:37 PM: Bowjunkie, try the Toledo sub unit of the winston, and specifically Layton Prairie off SR505. Lots of private land there. You may be able to get access by stopping and asking around.