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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: BoneCollector1 on October 16, 2012, 06:54:59 PM

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Title: Less hunters early archery elk or early muzzloader elk?
Post by: BoneCollector1 on October 16, 2012, 06:54:59 PM

Guys,

Do you usually see less hunters during the Washington early archery elk season or the early muzzleloader season?

I know there are about half as many muzzleloaders as archers but there are also a lot less areas open for muzzleloaders. 

I'm specifcally talking about the Southwest Washington areas if anyone has experience with both seasons.

Thanks for any help!

Title: Re: Less hunters early archery elk or early muzzloader elk?
Post by: mtman on October 16, 2012, 08:14:42 PM

There about the same were I hunt.

Title: Re: Less hunters early archery elk or early muzzloader elk?
Post by: coachcw on October 16, 2012, 08:15:31 PM

the third week of archery is the best only a few rut tag holders around .

Title: Re: Less hunters early archery elk or early muzzloader elk?
Post by: Jonathan_S on October 19, 2012, 04:12:40 PM

Well SW Washington is going to be +1 crowded next archery season if I have anything to say about it.

Should be able to get a decent idea on the harvest reports from WDFW.  I know those aren't exact but it's a start.