Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 18, 2012, 06:51:49 PM
It's BUTCH Creek, sorry guys. I misread the name and used the other.
Post by: mdbuck5x5 on September 18, 2012, 07:34:53 PM
Post by: Missing on September 18, 2012, 08:38:33 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 18, 2012, 08:40:43 PM
What do you need to know?
Just about everything. It's a disabled hunt and I've been offered by the WDFW. You have to go into Idaho, back into Washington to access it. I just wanna know if elk are there, or is it another happy dance that the WDFW makes look good.
Post by: sebek556 on September 18, 2012, 08:50:13 PM
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on September 18, 2012, 08:55:17 PM
Post by: mdbuck5x5 on September 18, 2012, 08:55:33 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 18, 2012, 09:33:50 PM
Been all over Sullivan Lake, but never across the bridge in Usk in 5 years of being near there. I think I'm gonna load up the ATVs
and head over there Friday and look. I do have an Idaho wolf tag that is burning a hole in my wallet..... :tup:
Post by: Ridgeratt on September 18, 2012, 09:42:07 PM
Anybody know anything about Buck Creek ?
Maybe......
Post by: huntnnw on September 18, 2012, 09:57:12 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 18, 2012, 10:36:06 PM
I hunt the buck creek road area (popular one) the one u are talking about Ive never heard of
You guys go to the WDFW site and click on ADA access, you'll see an elk in the upper right corner, click on that and scroll down until you see the USFS hunt with #261, that's it.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 18, 2012, 10:36:41 PM
Anybody know anything about Buck Creek ?
Maybe......
............possibly
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 18, 2012, 10:43:17 PM
Post by: Jburke on September 19, 2012, 01:04:43 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 19, 2012, 01:44:21 AM
Lol. This is not buck creek you are talking about. It is listed for BUTCH creek. That should clear things up a little and get you better replies.!
Geeze......did I misread it? I'll check in The a.m.
Thanks,
The Village Idiot
Post by: Ridgeratt on September 19, 2012, 05:39:27 AM
Anybody know anything about Buck Creek ?
Maybe......
............possibly
Had a cousin who worked for the PUD and kept track of them and would share what he saw. But Buck Creek are you talking about the road headed off of the Sacheen lake cut-off? If so that is gated now or used to be.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 19, 2012, 07:52:53 AM
Anybody know anything about Buck Creek ?
Maybe......
............possibly
Had a cousin who worked for the PUD and kept track of them and would share what he saw. But Buck Creek are you talking about the road headed off of the Sacheen lake cut-off? If so that is gated now or used to be.
Yes, it's Butch Creek. I misread the name. I have to go into Idaho to access this hunt.
Post by: CedarPants on September 19, 2012, 07:58:38 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 19, 2012, 08:36:43 AM
Don't forget to get yourself an Idaho wolf tag, you'll be in prime Diamond pack territory right along the border :tup:
Got one. Already been over to Idaho looking.......... :tup:
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on September 19, 2012, 08:40:14 AM
Yes, it's Butch Creek. I misread the name. I have to go into Idaho to access this hunt.
Do you take the road north out of Priest River to get there? Stayed at the motel in PR several times.
Post by: quadrafire on September 19, 2012, 09:18:04 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 19, 2012, 05:49:50 PM
Yes, it's Butch Creek. I misread the name. I have to go into Idaho to access this hunt.
Do you take the road north out of Priest River to get there? Stayed at the motel in PR several times.
Yes sir. Turn left on Bearpaw Road, into Washington and look for ADA sign.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 19, 2012, 05:52:10 PM
In my Gazateer it looks like you can get in there from the Bead lake/BearPaw road on the washington side. Bet is some nice country in there.
There's gotta be a stupid reason why I'd have to go into Idaho, who know's, because the WDFW doesn't....
I was told to call Idaho to see if I could use my ATV ??? Huh !!!
Post by: quadrafire on September 19, 2012, 05:57:47 PM
It actually might be faster from the Idaho side. I haven't gone that far on the Bead lake side, but it is nice country. I have hunted north of that area few drainages, and the one I was in was easier to get into from the idaho side.In my Gazateer it looks like you can get in there from the Bead lake/BearPaw road on the washington side. Bet is some nice country in there.
There's gotta be a stupid reason why I'd have to go into Idaho, who know's, because the WDFW doesn't....
I was told to call Idaho to see if I could use my ATV ??? Huh !!!
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 19, 2012, 06:17:32 PM
It actually might be faster from the Idaho side. I haven't gone that far on the Bead lake side, but it is nice country. I have hunted north of that area few drainages, and the one I was in was easier to get into from the idaho side.In my Gazateer it looks like you can get in there from the Bead lake/BearPaw road on the washington side. Bet is some nice country in there.
There's gotta be a stupid reason why I'd have to go into Idaho, who know's, because the WDFW doesn't....
I was told to call Idaho to see if I could use my ATV ??? Huh !!!
I can't get any good info on anything from the WDFW.
Post by: quadrafire on September 19, 2012, 07:17:52 PM
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on September 19, 2012, 07:45:46 PM
Post by: sebek556 on September 19, 2012, 07:50:42 PM
camp you of all people I wouldn't expect to trust the info from the deparment of pay us while we screw you over :dunno:It actually might be faster from the Idaho side. I haven't gone that far on the Bead lake side, but it is nice country. I have hunted north of that area few drainages, and the one I was in was easier to get into from the idaho side.In my Gazateer it looks like you can get in there from the Bead lake/BearPaw road on the washington side. Bet is some nice country in there.
There's gotta be a stupid reason why I'd have to go into Idaho, who know's, because the WDFW doesn't....
I was told to call Idaho to see if I could use my ATV ??? Huh !!!
I can't get any good info on anything from the WDFW.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 19, 2012, 07:54:40 PM
camp you of all people I wouldn't expect to trust the info from the deparment of pay us while we screw you over :dunno:It actually might be faster from the Idaho side. I haven't gone that far on the Bead lake side, but it is nice country. I have hunted north of that area few drainages, and the one I was in was easier to get into from the idaho side.In my Gazateer it looks like you can get in there from the Bead lake/BearPaw road on the washington side. Bet is some nice country in there.
There's gotta be a stupid reason why I'd have to go into Idaho, who know's, because the WDFW doesn't....
I was told to call Idaho to see if I could use my ATV ??? Huh !!!
I can't get any good info on anything from the WDFW.
Oh, don't worry. I have higher, reliable sources working on it right now. I have to start with WDFW to get all the access passes, maps, keys etc. WDFW is not my friend...... :tup:
Post by: CedarPants on September 19, 2012, 07:55:58 PM
One day I talked to a couple of hunters that had driven the road all the way from Bead Lake to the area I was hunting just east of Usk. While scouting near Bead Lake and Marshall Lake I looked for the road they took, and never found it. Didn't have a map, though. If I have a map, I can find anything!
I think you're talking about Cook's Lake Rd. Takes you up above Bead, past Mystic and Cooks Lakes then loops you down Best Chance towards the river and Usk.
Cool country!
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on September 19, 2012, 07:58:35 PM
One day I talked to a couple of hunters that had driven the road all the way from Bead Lake to the area I was hunting just east of Usk. While scouting near Bead Lake and Marshall Lake I looked for the road they took, and never found it. Didn't have a map, though. If I have a map, I can find anything!
I think you're talking about Cook's Lake Rd. Takes you up above Bead, past Mystic and Cooks Lakes then loops you down Best Chance towards the river and Usk.
Cool country!
Yup--I was walking down Best Chance Rd. when I saw them.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 19, 2012, 07:59:21 PM
Post by: quacksmoker on September 19, 2012, 08:01:17 PM
Just my experience.
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on September 19, 2012, 08:13:51 PM
Pretty country for sure, but I've never had any luck up there for elk. From my experience they are there or not. They definitely are around, but since the population is so small and the pressure is heavy, they know how to stay out of sight.
Just my experience.
I jumped an Elk out of its bed during early muzzy deer and elk season one year, but with the leaves still on the trees and brush, I heard it, but never saw it. Pretty country, yes, but hard to hunt until the leaves fall off! That's why I gave up on the early half of the muzzy season. And Elk is closed the late half. :bash:
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 19, 2012, 08:23:52 PM
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on September 19, 2012, 08:43:09 PM
The dates are Nov 1st-4th.
Those dates must be for your special hunt. I don't even see it listed in the Big Game pamphlet. But that would be a good time to be hunting them up there...
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 19, 2012, 08:52:54 PM
The dates are Nov 1st-4th.
Those dates must be for your special hunt. I don't even see it listed in the Big Game pamphlet. But that would be a good time to be hunting them up there...
It is. Only 2 permits given out and nobody else can be in there except my special, little companion...... :chuckle: and the other persons.
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on September 19, 2012, 08:59:57 PM
The dates are Nov 1st-4th.
Those dates must be for your special hunt. I don't even see it listed in the Big Game pamphlet. But that would be a good time to be hunting them up there...
It is. Only 2 permits given out and nobody else can be in there except my special, little companion...... :chuckle: and the other persons.
You mean your "Leetle Frend"? :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 21, 2012, 03:00:35 AM