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Title: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on October 05, 2012, 08:43:42 PM
Hey guys, I'm not riding shotgun for his hunt tomorrow, (his best friend gets that privileged) but I'll be posting updates and hopefully pictures over the next couple of days.  He's got some nice bulls on his trail camera, so hopefully he can connect.  Yes they are opening it up for the season.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: Cap.Silver on October 05, 2012, 08:47:12 PM
One of these days I would have to check them Hancock out  :chuckle: when I get them $300 for keys to the gates from my wife  :beatdeadhorse:
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: TJD on October 06, 2012, 12:07:05 PM
i thought the hancock tree farm was closed due to high fire danger at least that what the recording said on the number i called
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: Wazukie on October 06, 2012, 12:17:38 PM
From what I can tell all Hancock lands are closed to access.  :dunno:
This is from their website:



ALL Properties are CLOSED to ALL recreation access.

There have been several human-caused fires on the properties in the last week and east winds are forecast. The current fire danger is too great to keep the properties open for recreational access.

We understand that hunting seasons are in progress or about to begin. We will re-evaluate opening the properties on a daily basis. Please do not call our office for updates but instead stay tuned to this web site. We will update the web site as soon as there is a change.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. 
--Hancock Forest Management
 
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on October 06, 2012, 04:06:11 PM
Just heard he's seen a couple of small bulls, nothing to hang a tag on. 
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: ctwiggs1 on October 06, 2012, 04:31:47 PM
Might want to tell your buddy to STOP HUNTING.  there is a huge red sign on the entrances that he is ignoring saying the property is closed and he is liable to lose his pass if they find him
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: stickbuck on October 06, 2012, 04:44:53 PM
Might want to tell your buddy to STOP HUNTING.  there is a huge red sign on the entrances that he is ignoring saying the property is closed and he is liable to lose his pass if they find him

 :yeah:
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on October 06, 2012, 04:45:31 PM
Might want to tell your buddy to STOP HUNTING.  there is a huge red sign on the entrances that he is ignoring saying the property is closed and he is liable to lose his pass if they find him

All the muzzleloader hunters are being allowed in.  This isn't something on the DL.  I'll keep everyone updated.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: ctwiggs1 on October 06, 2012, 04:55:40 PM
According to who?  According to the web site and all the signs, hancock is closed for all rec use
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on October 06, 2012, 04:58:42 PM
According to who?  According to the web site and all the signs, hancock is closed for all rec use

I'm just about to not post anything else for you guys.  They have permission from Hancock.  One more post about how it's closed, and I'll just have the MOD's delete the thread and then nobody gets any pictures or stories when he gets his bull.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: ctwiggs1 on October 06, 2012, 05:03:20 PM
Um, ok.

 Ill give the hancock regional office a call on Monday but I was specifically told by the hancock regional manager that the areas are closed.   They are hoping to have it open for rifle but ML and archery got screwed

I'm not calling you a liar, but i would like to know who gave him permission.  I would like to contact that person because my 4 day hunting trip was ruined this weekend and maybe i can still salvage some of  it if they will give me permission.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: Dustin07 on October 06, 2012, 05:07:33 PM


I'm just about to not post anything else for you guys.  They have permission from Hancock.  One more post about how it's closed, and I'll just have the MOD's delete the thread and then nobody gets any pictures or stories when he gets his bull.

Id say something about how hancock closed yesterday, but these threats are just way toooo serious.

Btw hancock closed.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: DRENALINJUNKIE on October 06, 2012, 05:39:36 PM
Its closed to everyone but the Few BULL ELK HUNTERS! That is pretty much a once in a lifetime tag. The rest of us will have to wait til late season. Good luck with your buddys hunt look forward to story and pics.;)

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Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: Mike450r on October 06, 2012, 07:23:20 PM
I know Kapowsin & Eatonville opened for the last weekend of archery deer.  And they would be closed right now to anybody but the elk tag guys no matter what the fire danger.   

Chill out,  I am willing to wager they are open for opening day of rifle.  Small wager of course.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: ctwiggs1 on October 06, 2012, 07:36:39 PM
I don't think any archery or ML hunters are going to chill out this year
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: asl20bball on October 06, 2012, 09:15:25 PM
I don't think any archery or ML hunters are going to chill out this year

Yeah...pretty hard to chill out when its a thousand degrees outside during hunting season.  8) :bash:
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on October 06, 2012, 09:36:35 PM
Didn't see any other bulls this afternoon.  Back at it tomorrow. 
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on October 06, 2012, 09:49:33 PM
Goodluck cant wait for a story and pics
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: dbor on October 06, 2012, 10:28:28 PM
Great deal for the tag holders. This is good news,looking forward to your hunting photos and a good story.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: notellumcreek on October 07, 2012, 11:09:32 AM
Saw a game warden with a bull in the back as well as a state trooper heading back into one of the WR hancock gates yesterday at about 2pm.... that doesn't sound too well as far as this story goes about people being to hunt in there with those tags.... just saying.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: Swatson on October 07, 2012, 11:33:24 AM
They have it open for the guys that have the tag.  People need to relax!  I'm glad they have it open for those six guys.  I'd be pissed if I drew that and couldn't get in there as someone said earlier it's pretty much a OIL tag.  Good on Hancock for making the exception too!
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: ellensburgpo on October 07, 2012, 11:51:06 AM
Saw a game warden with a bull in the back as well as a state trooper heading back into one of the WR hancock gates yesterday at about 2pm.... that doesn't sound too well as far as this story goes about people being to hunt in there with those tags.... just saying.

 :stirthepot:  any actual knowledge of why they were there?
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SkookumHntr on October 07, 2012, 12:19:49 PM
-There are other private timber companies letting tag holders in aswell! Cwigg you need chill and stop getting your panties in such a bunch and let the guy share the hunt! *censored*! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: Dustin07 on October 07, 2012, 12:26:52 PM
if those guys with their Elk tags are getting in then they should feel pretty darn lucky, especially considering the lack of pressure and competition right now.

Quote
ALL Properties are CLOSED to ALL recreation access.

There have been several human-caused fires on the properties in the last week and east winds are forecast. The current fire danger is too great to keep the properties open for recreational access.

We understand that hunting seasons are in progress or about to begin. We will re-evaluate opening the properties on a daily basis. Please do not call our office for updates but instead stay tuned to this web site. We will update the web site as soon as there is a change.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. 


--Hancock Forest Management
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: liljozie495 on October 07, 2012, 01:49:19 PM
wonder why bruce richards had a bull in the back of his truck...with a stater and a guy in the cop car going in one of the gates yesterday when notellum and i drove by then? sounds fishy is all i know... but closed should mean closed....way bigger bulls out of hancock in white river then there are in hancock thats for sure. hope some of these archery white river guys get there big bull tags again due to the "SPECIAL" privilages they are giving the Muzzy guys... if not thats kind of b.s...just my :twocents:
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on October 07, 2012, 01:54:41 PM
Way too much negativity in this thread.  I was hoping this was going to be a fun experience I could relay to you guys all the updates I was getting.  But unfortunately, too many people have ruined this.  I'm sorry to those of you who were looking forward to the story and pictures, I've had plenty of great messages from people on here.  But all this thread has done is cause me undue stress.  People never cease to amaze me.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: hunterrcc on October 07, 2012, 02:30:01 PM
Way too much negativity in this thread.  I was hoping this was going to be a fun experience I could relay to you guys all the updates I was getting.  But unfortunately, too many people have ruined this.  I'm sorry to those of you who were looking forward to the story and pictures, I've had plenty of great messages from people on here.  But all this thread has done is cause me undue stress.  People never cease to amaze me.

 :) way to tell them!  :tup:  totally agree!
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on October 07, 2012, 02:37:57 PM
To many internet police around this site anymore...if someone wants to post their stories let them...and if there doing something illegal theres real wardens that patrol this site that know the laws and whats open...to many people seem to "know" everything around here
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: JBar on October 07, 2012, 02:43:18 PM
Way too much negativity in this thread.  I was hoping this was going to be a fun experience I could relay to you guys all the updates I was getting.  But unfortunately, too many people have ruined this.  I'm sorry to those of you who were looking forward to the story and pictures, I've had plenty of great messages from people on here.  But all this thread has done is cause me undue stress.  People never cease to amaze me.

 :) way to tell them!  :tup:  totally agree!

 :yeah: What a bunch of whiners. Would have liked to follow this one!
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: notellumcreek on October 07, 2012, 02:47:56 PM
Saw a game warden with a bull in the back as well as a state trooper heading back into one of the WR hancock gates yesterday at about 2pm.... that doesn't sound too well as far as this story goes about people being to hunt in there with those tags.... just saying.

 :stirthepot:  any actual knowledge of why they were there?

No idea why, it was at the grass mountain gate. We turned around and tried to see if we could see more details, but they were already aways down the road where we couldnt see them anymore. If someone did kill an animal while its closed say without permission( I AM NOT SAYING THAT THIS WHOLE POST IS BS, JUST HYPOTHETICALLY SPEAKING) they would only get in trouble for trespassing right? Whoever killed it hauled it out whole other than guts so i dunno not trying to make accusations towards one group , there is multiple reasons as to why I saw what I saw. Been waiting for a facebook update from wdfw cause I know they post about poaching incidents usually, so maybe it was a mixup on the warden.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: notellumcreek on October 07, 2012, 02:55:17 PM
Ok for anyone who doesnt know this post is about KAPOWISON AND EATONVILLE NOT ALL HANCOCK LAND. No wonder you are getting negative responses man.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: Dan-o on October 07, 2012, 03:40:08 PM
Sorry you ran into a couple of *censored*s, but way more of us appreciate the ability to hear the story.

Ignore the couple of idiots and let the rest of us live a little vicariously thru your buddies hunt.   

I would LOOOOOOOVE to draw that tag!   And I'd tell a couple of whiny idiots on this thread to piss up a rope when I shared my story of a legal hunt.......   Just sayin'.......     :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: bullcanyon on October 07, 2012, 04:14:45 PM
A buddy that works there said it tried to run though a culvert and snapped his neck.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on October 07, 2012, 08:36:14 PM
People on here just don't understand all the different rules on each of the Hancock lands.  Chill a little people.   I'm curious what he'll shoot in there, I've spent some time in there  ;)
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: deerslyr on October 07, 2012, 09:04:01 PM
People on here just don't understand all the different rules on each of the Hancock lands.  Chill a little people.   I'm curious what he'll shoot in there, I've spent some time in there  ;)

I doubt we'll see any pics after the couple of d-bags ruined the thread
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on October 07, 2012, 09:52:14 PM
Against my better judgement...I got a lot of PM's from people who were pretty dissapointed....

Tag holder saw a 5 point today, but he wasn't going to hang a tag on him on day 2.  The sun is keeping them bedded down during the day.  They aren't talking a whole lot either right now. 
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: Dan-o on October 07, 2012, 10:00:48 PM
Against my better judgement...I got a lot of PM's from people who were pretty dissapointed....

Tag holder saw a 5 point today, but he wasn't going to hang a tag on him on day 2.  The sun is keeping them bedded down during the day.  They aren't talking a whole lot either right now.


Thanks Silk!

I'm looking forward to seeing pics when the deal is sealed.    I love seeing pics form that hunt.......   Hoping someday it might be me.

If the internet-hunt-police show up, just tell them you're too bust taping a flashlight to your bow to answer them.   That ought to put them off in a tizzy for a bit.       :yeah: :yeah:   
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: ctwiggs1 on October 08, 2012, 08:39:24 AM
From Hancock:

"Yes, we have allowed  3 Special Draw Elk Hunters onto the tree farm, we have briefed them on the expectations of allowing them on the tree farm during this high fire danger time.

We will do our best to get to you guys in for hunting this next weekend.  We are hoping for somefall later this week. "

....as for the rest of us that spent $$$  - we're screwed I guess.

Silk - you have my apologies.  I'm assuming your buddy is one of the 3 -  should be a pleasant hunt with nobody else in there.  Please do continue on with the stories!   :brew:

Curtis
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on October 08, 2012, 11:23:00 AM
From Hancock:

"Yes, we have allowed  3 Special Draw Elk Hunters onto the tree farm, we have briefed them on the expectations of allowing them on the tree farm during this high fire danger time.

We will do our best to get to you guys in for hunting this next weekend.  We are hoping for somefall later this week. "

....as for the rest of us that spent $$$  - we're screwed I guess.

Silk - you have my apologies.  I'm assuming your buddy is one of the 3 -  should be a pleasant hunt with nobody else in there.  Please do continue on with the stories!   :brew:

Curtis

I also received a PM apology from another.  It's good to see people "manning" up and admitting to their mistakes, no hard feelings. 

I haven't heard anything from the hunter this morning, but I literally just woke up 5 minutes ago.  I'll see if I can't get some info and pass it along to you guys.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: grundy53 on October 08, 2012, 01:48:36 PM
People on here just don't understand all the different rules on each of the Hancock lands.  Chill a little people.   I'm curious what he'll shoot in there, I've spent some time in there  ;)

 :yeah:
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: grundy53 on October 08, 2012, 01:52:30 PM
From Hancock:

"Yes, we have allowed  3 Special Draw Elk Hunters onto the tree farm, we have briefed them on the expectations of allowing them on the tree farm during this high fire danger time.

We will do our best to get to you guys in for hunting this next weekend.  We are hoping for somefall later this week. "

....as for the rest of us that spent $$$  - we're screwed I guess.

Silk - you have my apologies.  I'm assuming your buddy is one of the 3 -  should be a pleasant hunt with nobody else in there.  Please do continue on with the stories!   :brew:

Curtis

Even if there were no fire danger kapowsin would be shut down to everyone but these three guys anyways. It says so right in the rules when you buy the permit. I don't know why people are so butt hurt about this. I hope all three hunters tag a monster. GOOD LUCK!
Title: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: sirmissalot on October 08, 2012, 01:55:37 PM
Good luck to him, i definitely wouldn't be shooting a 5 point with that tag. I have a couple trail cam photos of some truly giant bulls from kapowsin.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on October 08, 2012, 02:00:33 PM
He saw a five point this morning. Headed out now for the afternoon hunt. Just a little background, this hunter is a local guy who hadn't put in for a few years. I talked him into going again this year and low and behold he draws! He has been up in those woods a lot since he found out. I've seen some really nice bulls on camera, and so I'm sure he's frustrated he hasn't been able to locate one with a gun in hand. He still has 4.5 days though...
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: h20hunter on October 08, 2012, 02:02:27 PM
Sounds like has plenty of time.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: ctwiggs1 on October 08, 2012, 02:09:17 PM
From Hancock:

"Yes, we have allowed  3 Special Draw Elk Hunters onto the tree farm, we have briefed them on the expectations of allowing them on the tree farm during this high fire danger time.

We will do our best to get to you guys in for hunting this next weekend.  We are hoping for somefall later this week. "

....as for the rest of us that spent $$$  - we're screwed I guess.

Silk - you have my apologies.  I'm assuming your buddy is one of the 3 -  should be a pleasant hunt with nobody else in there.  Please do continue on with the stories!   :brew:

Curtis

Even if there were no fire danger kapowsin would be shut down to everyone but these three guys anyways. It says so right in the rules when you buy the permit. I don't know why people are so butt hurt about this. I hope all three hunters tag a monster. GOOD LUCK!



I think you might be right... You don't know why people are butt hurt.  We're butt hurt because we lost our entire early season due to closures, and didn't realize some of the special tag holders were allowed in.

So in short, I made a mistake in assuming that when Hancock posts this: "All areas are temporarily CLOSED for ALL recreation access due to high fire danger", it meant for everyone.  The reality is that they meant everyone EXCEPT those three guys.

Silk - again buddy sorry for jacking your thread.  My mistake.

Curtis
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: grundy53 on October 08, 2012, 02:28:55 PM
From Hancock:

"Yes, we have allowed  3 Special Draw Elk Hunters onto the tree farm, we have briefed them on the expectations of allowing them on the tree farm during this high fire danger time.

We will do our best to get to you guys in for hunting this next weekend.  We are hoping for somefall later this week. "

....as for the rest of us that spent $$$  - we're screwed I guess.

Silk - you have my apologies.  I'm assuming your buddy is one of the 3 -  should be a pleasant hunt with nobody else in there.  Please do continue on with the stories!   :brew:

Curtis

Even if there were no fire danger kapowsin would be shut down to everyone but these three guys anyways. It says so right in the rules when you buy the permit. I don't know why people are so butt hurt about this. I hope all three hunters tag a monster. GOOD LUCK!



I think you might be right... You don't know why people are butt hurt.  We're butt hurt because we lost our entire early season due to closures, and didn't realize some of the special tag holders were allowed in.

So in short, I made a mistake in assuming that when Hancock posts this: "All areas are temporarily CLOSED for ALL recreation access due to high fire danger", it meant for everyone.  The reality is that they meant everyone EXCEPT those three guys.

Silk - again buddy sorry for jacking your thread.  My mistake.

Curtis
  It's THEIR private land they can do what they want with it. It's 3 guys. Your really getting your panties in a bunch for three guys? I didn't get to go in there during early archery either. But I knew that was a possibility so guess what I did. I planned accordingly and scouted other areas. I would never begrudge anyone a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: ctwiggs1 on October 08, 2012, 03:35:30 PM
From Hancock:

"Yes, we have allowed  3 Special Draw Elk Hunters onto the tree farm, we have briefed them on the expectations of allowing them on the tree farm during this high fire danger time.

We will do our best to get to you guys in for hunting this next weekend.  We are hoping for somefall later this week. "

....as for the rest of us that spent $$$  - we're screwed I guess.

Silk - you have my apologies.  I'm assuming your buddy is one of the 3 -  should be a pleasant hunt with nobody else in there.  Please do continue on with the stories!   :brew:

Curtis

Even if there were no fire danger kapowsin would be shut down to everyone but these three guys anyways. It says so right in the rules when you buy the permit. I don't know why people are so butt hurt about this. I hope all three hunters tag a monster. GOOD LUCK!



I think you might be right... You don't know why people are butt hurt.  We're butt hurt because we lost our entire early season due to closures, and didn't realize some of the special tag holders were allowed in.

So in short, I made a mistake in assuming that when Hancock posts this: "All areas are temporarily CLOSED for ALL recreation access due to high fire danger", it meant for everyone.  The reality is that they meant everyone EXCEPT those three guys.

Silk - again buddy sorry for jacking your thread.  My mistake.

Curtis
  It's THEIR private land they can do what they want with it. It's 3 guys. Your really getting your panties in a bunch for three guys? I didn't get to go in there during early archery either. But I knew that was a possibility so guess what I did. I planned accordingly and scouted other areas. I would never begrudge anyone a once in a lifetime opportunity.


You know, you're absolutely right.  You win good sir. 

Silk - as I stated earlier:  Hope you continue with the stories and hope your buddy has a good hunt!
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on October 08, 2012, 08:31:18 PM
FINALLY SOME ACTION!

So after a quiet couple of days and a multitude of 5 points, the Tag Holder headed out down a certain road in the Hancock (walking) and they spotted a 6 point up on the hillside.  Pretty average/small 6 point I'm told, and too small to hang a tag on this early.  They continued on to no avail.  On the way back, they spotted another 6 point.  They quickly set up a cow decoy and started cow calling.  The bull came running right to the decoy, screaming and bugling.  If it was Friday...maybe...But there are bigger bulls in there and he knows it, so the Tag Holder passed. 

But nonetheless, a bull screaming in your face is a pretty cool experience (maybe one day I'll get to experience that haha).

Hopefully we can get some blood tomorrow!
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on October 08, 2012, 08:34:09 PM
Hopefully you'll get some pictures too!
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 08, 2012, 08:38:52 PM
Thats awesome! Thanks for updating. This is way better than watchin overpaid people play professional sports on the tv!
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: grundy53 on October 08, 2012, 08:55:45 PM
Thats awesome! Thanks for updating. This is way better than watchin overpaid people play professional sports on the tv!
:yeah:
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: Elkpiss on October 09, 2012, 07:13:12 AM
According to who?  According to the web site and all the signs, hancock is closed for all rec use

I'm just about to not post anything else for you guys.  They have permission from Hancock.  One more post about how it's closed, and I'll just have the MOD's delete the thread and then nobody gets any pictures or stories when he gets his bull.
  I havent read all the post i just read up to hear and will help you out, my buddy works for Hancock and they are allowing the permit holders to HUNT... so IT is open for permit holders..
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on October 09, 2012, 11:10:28 AM
The weather change has stoked the fire a little bit for the Tag Holder. The elk are talking a bit now. They were able to call a 5x7 in this morning along with another 5 point, but he still hasn't found the right bull. Hopefully this cooler weather sticks around and we will have a BBD tonight!
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: ctwiggs1 on October 09, 2012, 11:17:12 AM
Dang dude that sounds like a dream hunt.  That's a ton of bull sightings in the last 3 days.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on October 09, 2012, 01:01:33 PM
Also had a small 6x6 @40 yards. Passed.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: grundy53 on October 09, 2012, 02:10:59 PM
Also had a small 6x6 @40 yards. Passed.

That would be the hardest part of having that permit..... I would need some one else to hold my gun for me.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: lewy on October 09, 2012, 06:03:28 PM
keep after em'!
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: GUscottie on October 09, 2012, 06:42:41 PM
When does this hunt end??
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on October 09, 2012, 06:44:07 PM
Friday
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on October 09, 2012, 08:54:35 PM
The suspense............... :drool:
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on October 09, 2012, 08:55:42 PM
Big night tonight. 

And the tag remains un-notched. 

Tag Holder got into them thick tonight.  Passed on approximately 8 or 9 bulls, including a 6x8.  Unfortunately none really were all that spectacular.  He's still got a few days left and it seems the weather change has sparked the rut back up a little and got them talking again.  Hopefully his patience pays off and he's able to land a true wall hanger. 

He's got more patience then I do, my finger would be itching like crazy at this point. 

I'll let you guys know how his hunt goes tomorrow.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on October 09, 2012, 09:10:00 PM
To bad he wasnt shooting all these "dinks" with a camera to share with us all  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on October 09, 2012, 09:12:16 PM
To bad he wasnt shooting all these "dinks" with a camera to share with us all  :chuckle:

We will see if he has any pictures.  He's coming back to his house tonight to recharge in his own bed for a bit, then back at them tomorrow morning. 
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on October 09, 2012, 09:55:43 PM
No pictures...sounds like all THREE tag holders are still holding out.  All three are seeing bulls, but nothing anyone wants to hang a tag on.  Somewhere around the 300" range and below. 

3 days.

The reason for the lack of pictures is that you are only allowed one guy to bring in.  So you've got the shooter and a caller, and focusing on calling the elk, and the shooter deciding if he wants to shoot or not leaves an "action" camera out of the loop.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: justyhntr on October 10, 2012, 06:09:46 AM
He's got more patience then I do, my finger would be itching like crazy at this point

Silk , I figured you were holding his ML to keep him from shooting a dink :)
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: Bigbuckoholic on October 10, 2012, 06:20:18 AM
Great thread. Wishing your buddy luck!  :tup:
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on October 10, 2012, 06:24:08 AM
He's got more patience then I do, my finger would be itching like crazy at this point

Silk , I figured you were holding his ML to keep him from shooting a dink :)

I'm not with him.  For those who don't know, you are only allowed to bring ONE other person with you.  Otherwise I would have shouldered my way in and would be filming and photographing this hunt.  He doesn't seem to be having any problems holding off, he sounded like he was in Zen Hunter mode last night.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on October 10, 2012, 07:03:40 AM
Thats to bad...sounds like a fun hunt!
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: jackmaster on October 10, 2012, 07:10:57 AM
bump
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 10, 2012, 08:36:27 AM
Oh boy its gettin good! Way more suspensfull than SURVIVOR on TV!  :tup:
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: littlemac on October 10, 2012, 09:03:03 AM
If you are in the zone for a nice bull it is amazing how you can hold out.

I passed on 15 shooters on a moose hunt because I have a moose as big as most all of them, turned out to be my all time favorite hunt and I never pulled the trigger.

I can imagine the stories the guy will have after this hunt even if he doesn't tag out.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on October 10, 2012, 12:05:44 PM
Morning hunt is done, got into a few bulls again. Our Tag Holder passed on what he said was a decent six point. I'm trying to get a score estimate, but no response yet.

But that sounds to me like he finally saw a mature bull.

Sounds like they are rip roaring and bugling right now too.

Stay tuned. We are getting close!
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: CementFinisher on October 10, 2012, 12:21:34 PM
 :drool: :drool: :drool: Thanks silk, good luck to your freind ive seen some dandys in there this year :salute:
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: RoyBoy on October 10, 2012, 02:36:39 PM
People on here just don't understand all the different rules on each of the Hancock lands.  Chill a little people.   I'm curious what he'll shoot in there, I've spent some time in there  ;)

I doubt we'll see any pics after the couple of d-bags ruined the thread


well shoot john you must of forgot they know everything.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: duckman nale on October 10, 2012, 08:25:44 PM
i want to here about and see a nice bull be taken out of there
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on October 10, 2012, 09:20:27 PM
I know this sounds like it's on repeat, but the tag is still not notched, and he didn't find the "one" he was looking for tonight.  Two more days, I imagine we might start getting close to settling time...I think he might hold off on that until Friday though.  Come on MONSTER BULL!
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: ellensburgpo on October 10, 2012, 09:21:07 PM
More will power then I got, that's for sure.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 11, 2012, 07:39:26 AM
Fingers crossed for today!!!!! We be prayin to the elk gods!! :tup:
Title: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: iRem on October 11, 2012, 08:00:54 AM
Can't wait to see what comes out of there!
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: jackmaster on October 11, 2012, 10:19:59 AM
you should ask your buddy if he has been to the backside of clay city, my daughter and i were in there a couple weeks ago when it was still open, we were huntn grouse and there was a friggin hog bull in there with about 15 cows, no one would pass that boy up...good luck  :tup:
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on October 11, 2012, 01:15:27 PM
Our Tag Holder....is still holding out. 1.5 days left.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: NRA4LIFE on October 11, 2012, 01:51:48 PM
Dang, I hope he doesn't go all tag soup on us.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: nailbender on October 11, 2012, 08:43:39 PM
Way too much negativity in this thread.  I was hoping this was going to be a fun experience I could relay to you guys all the updates I was getting.  But unfortunately, too many people have ruined this.  I'm sorry to those of you who were looking forward to the story and pictures, I've had plenty of great messages from people on here.  But all this thread has done is cause me undue stress.  People never cease to amaze me.

 :) way to tell them!  :tup:  totally agree!

No chit!
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: nailbender on October 11, 2012, 08:48:16 PM
I've so... been reading this post and waiting to hear about some good stories and awaiting to hear the good things that should be coming. I know what the outcome could be and good lord.... just waiting to see the payoff for the good hunting. yes... I'm jealous.... I wish I had the tag

Good luck tomorrow! one day left!
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on October 11, 2012, 08:56:04 PM
Didn't see a bull for the afternoon hunt.  One day left.  If my tallies are right, the Tag Holder has passed on between 20-30 bulls at this point.  I'm guessing he may relent tomorrow and pop one.  But regardless, it sounds like he's had a HECK of a time.  Lots of action and he said his feet hurt, which in my book makes for a great hunt. 

Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: stickbuck on October 11, 2012, 09:32:30 PM
Hopefully he will connect tomorrow on a good. I am really looking forward to hearing the stories of his success and all the great animals he has passed. Good luck to him!!
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: Igottanewknee on October 11, 2012, 10:30:07 PM
Huh? Story telling.....I didn't shoot at anything either.....Wait, don't have ML tag, sorry. Nice six page thread though. B S.... My initials by the way, BS.
Title: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: Ridgerunner on October 12, 2012, 06:26:50 AM
He got his money worth for sure
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: Bigbuckoholic on October 12, 2012, 07:34:52 AM
He's really keeping us on the edge here.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: Gundy on October 12, 2012, 07:57:36 AM
This is too funny... Next post will be " Well, Tagholder just saw a big brown Sasquatch...passed. Didnt like the cut of his jib. Will keep you guys posted." .....LOL!! Cant believe how many are buying into this BS......
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: grundy53 on October 12, 2012, 07:59:41 AM
This is too funny... Next post will be " Well, Tagholder just saw a big brown Sasquatch...passed. Didnt like the cut of his jib. Will keep you guys posted." .....LOL!! Cant believe how many are buying into this BS......

You apperently haven't been in there before...
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: ctwiggs1 on October 12, 2012, 08:00:23 AM
Yeah I've heard that the herds in there will make a vegetarian turn elk hunter.

Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: Gundy on October 12, 2012, 08:11:34 AM
This is too funny... Next post will be " Well, Tagholder just saw a big brown Sasquatch...passed. Didnt like the cut of his jib. Will keep you guys posted." .....LOL!! Cant believe how many are buying into this BS......

You apperently haven't been in there before...

Is that "apparent" to you?? Nope, never. Didnt grow up 5 minutes from there. Didnt work in there. Have NEVER bought a permit for the area. Seriously... never.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: funkster on October 12, 2012, 08:24:46 AM
This is too funny... Next post will be " Well, Tagholder just saw a big brown Sasquatch...passed. Didnt like the cut of his jib. Will keep you guys posted." .....LOL!! Cant believe how many are buying into this BS......

You know, I can't believe some people on here :bash: This guy has nothing to gain by posting whats going on with this hunt. He isn't even on the hunt. All he wanted to do is enjoy in the excitement that his buddies are having and share it with us.

I am going to apologize for the comments from this thread to you and your buddies.

Silk, Don't let a few bad apples ruin it for you. I thank you for keeping us updated and can't wait for the BBD post! I have been in the Kapowy wowie and know that there is more than a few quality bulls on the block.

Last day of the season, tell em' to get er' done :tup:
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on October 12, 2012, 08:37:50 AM
I'm not mad, it's funny at this point. I've been called a trespasser and poacher in this thread. Liar was due to come up at some point.

And as you said, I'm not even on the hunt. I love the internet.

Haven't heard anything this morning, but I did hear someone got a chupacabra.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: Bigbuckoholic on October 12, 2012, 08:39:40 AM
Oh my.. what big muscles your keyboard has..  :dunno:
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: ctwiggs1 on October 12, 2012, 08:41:56 AM
So Silk, did you know they are currently blaming this thread for the fire started in the White River unit?

.... couldn't help myself  :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 12, 2012, 08:43:49 AM
To early for popcorn! But i gots coffee and donuts!  Come on big bull elk! Come out of your hidin spot! :tup:
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on October 12, 2012, 08:44:09 AM
So Silk, did you know they are currently blaming this thread for the fire started in the White River unit?

.... couldn't help myself  :chuckle: :chuckle:

It didn't start it? Man I'm slacking.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: Gundy on October 12, 2012, 08:55:32 AM
I heard that the Tagholder just passed on an 8x9 standing broadside at 17and a half yards....Too early in the hunt to punch a tag on the likes of him....more to come.
Title: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: sirmissalot on October 12, 2012, 08:59:36 AM
I heard that the Tagholder just passed on an 8x9 standing broadside at 17and a half yards....Too early in the hunt to punch a tag on the likes of him....more to come.

Funny, I actually have a trail cam pic of a giant 8x9 from the kapowsin from this year. He would not pass on this bull though I can guarantee you that.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: Gundy on October 12, 2012, 09:02:13 AM
I heard that the Tagholder just passed on an 8x9 standing broadside at 17and a half yards....Too early in the hunt to punch a tag on the likes of him....more to come.

Funny, I actually have a trail cam pic of a giant 8x9 from the kapowsin from this year. He would not pass on this bull though I can guarantee you that.

He did...Hes lookn for a hog...Wont punch tag for anything less....More to come
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: ctwiggs1 on October 12, 2012, 09:03:57 AM
Gundy -  I'm sure you're a nice guy and all but man you don't seem like the kind of person I'd ever want to watch a suspenseful movie with.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: Gundy on October 12, 2012, 09:05:32 AM
You mean like the Wizard of Oz?? Hell no homie!! Those monkeys freak me the f out
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: TheKid#10 on October 12, 2012, 12:59:03 PM
 :bumpin:
Title: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: sirmissalot on October 12, 2012, 04:01:55 PM
I hope he kills one, this is one of the better tags in our state (top 5)I think, especially for a west side bull. I'm about to jump on a 5 hour flight, Hopefully when i land there will be some pictures uploaded.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on October 12, 2012, 07:47:03 PM
Well.

Big giant brass balls.

Tag Soup.

He passed on some bulls today, nothing was big, and he refused to take a bull just to take one. He went in there looking for a monster, didn't see it, so he ate it.

Hats off sir.

Thanks for reading guys.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: bankwalker on October 12, 2012, 07:51:16 PM
This is a rather disappointing end. But hats off to him for holding out at a chance for a bull he felt was worthy of that tag
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: littlemac on October 12, 2012, 08:02:40 PM
Congrats on a great hunt.  Every one of the near shooters that you pass may, as stated earlier, be a bull you would have taken a few days later.

I had the similar experience with moose in the Yukon passing 25-30 shooter bulls.  My partners guide finally told me 8 days into the 10 day hunt he had a tag in his pocket and when we were done he was going on his first moose hunt there after guiding the area for 15 years, he didn't have a moose of his own.  Said he would have shot anyone of the bulls I passed, me too if I didn't already a have a great moose on the wall and in the freezer.

I went home and he hunted three days and didn't find a bull. 

Bummer for the tag holder here to go home empty, but I bet he had one of the best hunts of his life, I know mine was.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: stickbuck on October 12, 2012, 08:03:11 PM
That had to be a hard way to end the hunt. Despite not pulling the trigger, it sounds like he had a great time. God knows I wouldn't have been able to hold out on the last day.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: deerhunterdes13 on October 12, 2012, 08:57:24 PM
Crazy! He either doesn't like eating elk, or has a whole back yard full of them. :dunno:
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: hunterrcc on October 12, 2012, 11:53:13 PM
Thats always a chance you take when you are looking for the big boys!!!  You can't shoot a monster if you shoot a small one! Good hunt though anyways I am sure.  To bad though.  hope you draw it another day.   
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 13, 2012, 05:55:26 PM
A+++ for effort!! :tup:
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: Mike450r on October 16, 2012, 11:36:37 AM
saw a nice big 6 saturday afternoon on the Eatonville side that I would have been happy to hang that tag on,  if thats one that he passed on then he was really looking for a freak of nature.  Which are out there.  Went around the corner and smoked a coyote in the road.  .257 WBY will empty the brain pan like no other.  left it there as a warning to the others that they better clear out.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: Crunchy on October 16, 2012, 03:20:46 PM
I was up in hancock yesterday and saw two very respectable 6by6 bulls.  Both still with cows.  Hard to believe he couldnt find one.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: HUNT-HARD on October 16, 2012, 03:34:17 PM
I believe he saw plenty of respectable bulls from all the updates that were posted on here. He chose to pass them up because it was his tag and if he didn't find the bull for him the so be it. I comend this tag holder for having the patience to hold out for what he wanted. Thanks to the OP for keeping us up to date on his friends hunt.
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: Branden on October 17, 2012, 06:02:48 PM
Well.

Big giant brass balls.

Tag Soup.

He passed on some bulls today, nothing was big, and he refused to take a bull just to take one. He went in there looking for a monster, didn't see it, so he ate it.

Hats off sir.

Thanks for reading guys.

So did he shoot and miss a bull the last day or not? Cause I heard he shot and missed?
Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on October 17, 2012, 06:15:38 PM
Well.

Big giant brass balls.

Tag Soup.

He passed on some bulls today, nothing was big, and he refused to take a bull just to take one. He went in there looking for a monster, didn't see it, so he ate it.

Hats off sir.

Thanks for reading guys.

So did he shoot and miss a bull the last day or not? Cause I heard he shot and missed?

Ya I just found out this week that he did miss a bull on the last day.  Wasn't anything special, an average 6.

Title: Re: Hancock ML Bull Hunt
Post by: bullcanyon on October 19, 2012, 10:01:25 PM
They are all special in one way or another.  Bummer he couldn't connect.  Blows me away how much elk sign is up in that area.  They could easily hand a few more tags out......
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