Post by: Button Nubbs on September 18, 2012, 07:30:20 PM
Opinions?
Post by: 400out on September 18, 2012, 07:34:58 PM
Post by: mdbuck5x5 on September 18, 2012, 07:37:36 PM
You can have that $hit hole on the west side :sry::lol4:
Post by: rtspring on September 18, 2012, 07:38:00 PM
Not to mention the *censored* that drove up one morning on the wetside and fired off 3 300 RUMS and drove off. THis was above my folks place, I hunted him for the whole season once my bull was down.... LONG STORY!!!
RTSPRING
Post by: Timberstalker on September 18, 2012, 07:38:25 PM
Its lame and there arent many animals.
Post by: sled on September 18, 2012, 07:39:04 PM
I'm just curious as to why people hunt elk on the eastside? I understand if you live over there or have massive points built up but what about the people who don't have points or dont even put in? I guess I'm wondering why someone wants to wait 8, 10, 12, 15+ years for a crack at a big bull? Not trying to start anything I'm just curious.the answer is ... that is where my family has always hunted, i hate getting rained on, and it is a beauiful place. And yes i have 10 pts.
Opinions?
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on September 18, 2012, 07:43:05 PM
I would never hunt elk on the Eastside. Ever.
Its lame and there arent many animals.
You haven't been to the east side before have you?
Post by: jason4429 on September 18, 2012, 07:44:32 PM
Post by: shooter581 on September 18, 2012, 07:52:09 PM
Post by: Timberstalker on September 18, 2012, 08:06:17 PM
I would never hunt elk on the Eastside. Ever.
Its lame and there arent many animals.
You haven't been to the east side before have you?
I live on the Eastside. Born and Raised. Notice my Location.
Post by: cx2vandine on September 18, 2012, 08:24:42 PM
You cant see them over there! Atleast I can't see them over here because there is none, rather than feel like I'm fishing! or is it drowning :dunno: You can have that $hit hole on the west side :sry::yeah:
Post by: igotbigbulls on September 18, 2012, 08:25:20 PM
Post by: sebek556 on September 18, 2012, 08:28:31 PM
Post by: Austrian Hunter on September 18, 2012, 08:31:48 PM
Post by: sebek556 on September 18, 2012, 08:36:00 PM
Post by: SniperDanWA on September 18, 2012, 08:40:07 PM
We, my son and I, plan to switch to archery next year and that may open up a desire to try other lands, but even now as I write this I expect to stay dry versus wet.
Post by: B.G.hunter on September 18, 2012, 08:42:37 PM
Yes you tell them 400!You can have that $hit hole on the west side :sry::lol4:
Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 18, 2012, 08:46:21 PM
Post by: Russ McDonald on September 18, 2012, 08:57:18 PM
Post by: X-Force on September 18, 2012, 08:58:25 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on September 18, 2012, 08:58:55 PM
Post by: ghosthunter on September 18, 2012, 09:07:18 PM
I like it because there are vast amounts of public land not locked up. No discover pass or timber company permit. 5years ago I switched to muzzy for elk and I have never looked back. Back than it was two of us. This year it will be 8. We dont pull travel trailers or ride atvs. We drive into our area set up tents and hunt out of camp.
I also stopped burning a lot of boot leather. I find a spot with trails intersecting and I put up a ground blind and I sit. In three years of doing that I have killed two elk a spike and a cow and I missed a cow. More elk than I ever killed rifle hunting and more than I ever saw on the west side.
I like the dry crisp weather.
Every hunter has their element. It may be high hunts or low hunts,west hunts or east, tree stand or ground blind. Hiking or sitting.
When you find it you will be at ease there. It takes great resolve to sit in one place and stick it out confident that the animal will come and you will get that one chance. It is a test. Sometimes we are ready for it sometimes not.
east side
Post by: oldleclercrd on September 18, 2012, 09:18:40 PM
Post by: ghosthunter on September 18, 2012, 09:23:20 PM
As soon as you decide that it doesn't mater if you get a elk as soon as you just relax and enjoy the quiet time. The elk will be there and if they aren't than that's OK too.
I have a old guy in my camp. He is good natured every day. Gets up late cook breakfast for anyone still in camp. Sanders out 100 yard off the road to hunt mule deer. Come back at 11 am and bakes pies, maybe will go out in the evening to hunt. 12 guys in deer camp he killed a 3 pt or bigger every year for 3 years ,and a doe on the of fyears with a doe tag. he would be on his spot at 8 am and have a buck by 10 am. But if it didnt happen he could care less. He said to be once, "You want one too bad" And the deer sense it.
Maybe they do.
Post by: huntnnw on September 18, 2012, 09:24:04 PM
Post by: mdbuck5x5 on September 18, 2012, 09:51:43 PM
In my opinion we need to split the state so we dont have to pay for all the westsiders roads with high gas prices/taxes. I wouldnt mind the eastside making a state with Idaho's panhandle :stirthepot: Stir the pot.....yes. Although I meant what I said :chuckle::yeah: Thank you!
Post by: huntnnw on September 18, 2012, 09:52:23 PM
Post by: sebek556 on September 18, 2012, 09:55:39 PM
Post by: mdbuck5x5 on September 18, 2012, 10:03:28 PM
:yeah: then wolves would be delisted also :IBCOOL::tup: Hmmm I like that!
Post by: JimmyHoffa on September 18, 2012, 10:20:32 PM
the eastside making a stateNO, you guys can't leave....then I fall into the most backwoods-hillbilly-redneck in WA. With eastsiders in the state, that's a title I'm likely to never hold. :chuckle:
Post by: bonkellekter on September 18, 2012, 10:25:17 PM
In my opinion we need to split the state so we dont have to pay for all the westsiders roads with high gas prices/taxes. I wouldnt mind the eastside making a state with Idaho's panhandle :stirthepot: Stir the pot.....yes. Although I meant what I said :chuckle:
:yeah: :yeah:
Post by: washelkhunter on September 18, 2012, 10:29:01 PM
Post by: Limhangerslayer on September 18, 2012, 10:45:16 PM
Not understanding the post... we have to choose tags here.. I live in spokane and put in for Blues tags I dont draw oh well I hunt NE WA and never would I be forced to hunt spike only areas..not hunting in my eyes.How is it not hunting, not understanding that post :dunno:
Post by: bonkellekter on September 18, 2012, 11:02:00 PM
Post by: huntnnw on September 18, 2012, 11:10:43 PM
Not understanding the post... we have to choose tags here.. I live in spokane and put in for Blues tags I dont draw oh well I hunt NE WA and never would I be forced to hunt spike only areas..not hunting in my eyes.How is it not hunting, not understanding that post :dunno:
NOT hunting to me...never wll I do it... When i go out to chase elk in Sept with my bow its not going to be limited to a spike hunt.. no way in hell, not even the point of why I am out. Ill hunt a area void of elk over a spike hunt with thousands of elk and if thats not a option Ill chase a different specie or hunt another state
Post by: huntnnw on September 18, 2012, 11:13:14 PM
I gotta agree.... Spike and cow huntng (In my eyes as well) Is not where it's at for me either. I'd rather be challenging the big bulls!!
:yeah: I couldnt imagine either
Post by: fair-chase on September 19, 2012, 12:15:05 AM
Reasons:
1. I hate the desert, scab lands, and general dry conditions. I'll take constant rain over sand any day.
2. Spikes don't excite me. I'd rather chase cows before searching for the needle in a haystack spike.
3. I can avoid all of the westsiders because they all went east.
4. I prefer locked gates and timber land over 4wd and quad trails.
5. More options for muzzle loaders.
6. It's possible (though not likely for me) to harvest a branched antlered bull every year without putting in for a drawing.
7. Hunting is supposed to be an adventure. It wouldn't be much fun if I stayed close to home.
Post by: buglebuster on September 19, 2012, 12:52:08 AM
Post by: birdman22 on September 19, 2012, 05:48:23 AM
Post by: MADMAX on September 19, 2012, 06:21:52 AM
I'm cool with walk in gates but hate "no public access" signs.
We had a great early archery hunt, killed nothing but grouse but it was damm nice to just walk out of camp and hunt.
Post by: mtman on September 19, 2012, 02:30:10 PM
Post by: 270Flat on September 19, 2012, 02:45:04 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on September 19, 2012, 02:59:18 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on September 19, 2012, 06:29:29 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on September 19, 2012, 06:35:27 PM
Post by: runamuk on September 19, 2012, 06:36:26 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on September 19, 2012, 06:39:59 PM
I'll buy a westside tag as soon as you let me hunt with you nubbs.
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: sorry d-rock. i wouldnt let my momma hunt with me so dont feel bad. :yike:
Post by: CedarPants on September 19, 2012, 06:44:42 PM
Post by: mtman on September 19, 2012, 06:50:50 PM
Post by: CedarPants on September 19, 2012, 08:43:04 PM
Post by: 400out on September 19, 2012, 08:45:20 PM
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Post by: oldleclercrd on September 19, 2012, 09:59:23 PM
I hunt on the eastside because I stand a really good chance of seeing one of the most majestic and awe inspiring creatures that God has blessed us with. The Canadian Grey Wolf
Now thats funny :chuckle:
Post by: mdbuck5x5 on September 19, 2012, 10:58:55 PM
Post by: GEARHEAD on September 19, 2012, 11:40:08 PM