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Title: who's going back to hunt bumping & nile?
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 16, 2013, 07:27:32 AM: Since antlerless archery is open again in the two units who's going back? I hunted it the last year it was open saw a ton of elk had a good hunt then it turned into spike only. Decisions decisions.
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Post by: h20hunter on April 16, 2013, 07:28:50 AM: Hmmmmm
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Post by: D-Rock425 on April 16, 2013, 07:30:50 AM: I know.
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on April 16, 2013, 07:35:45 AM: Will be hunting it with 4 other buddies, should be a good hunt.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on April 16, 2013, 07:39:39 AM: Scouting this summer will key on our decision.
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Post by: wildmanoutdoors on April 16, 2013, 07:43:18 AM: The Nile was lights out for the late hunt last year. Never seen so many Elk.
Couldent get out for the early season.

Our little area in the Bumping has always been good to. Just dont hunt Spike only areas so its been a couple years.

Will be in one or the other though...
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Post by: hughjorgan on April 16, 2013, 07:59:28 AM: Nile is where I will be.
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Post by: robertsjd on April 16, 2013, 08:09:26 AM: are the regs out ??
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Post by: wildmanoutdoors on April 16, 2013, 08:25:39 AM: Quote from: robertsjd on April 16, 2013, 08:09:26 AM
are the regs out ??

No, but its a done deal.
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Post by: Elkrunner on April 16, 2013, 08:35:08 AM: Still going to be in Rimrock. Although I do have a honey hole in the Nile that has me pondering it.
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Post by: Chase 1 on April 16, 2013, 11:58:45 AM: :tup:
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Post by: Tony on April 16, 2013, 12:19:00 PM: If I don't draw a Little Naches bull tag I'll be at the Nile.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on April 16, 2013, 12:32:03 PM: I guess draw results will determine where most will be hunting.
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Post by: washelkhunter on April 16, 2013, 12:46:51 PM: I could hardly believe the numbers of cows i got into the middle last year in the nile unit. Lots in bumping the year before as well. Its going to be an awesome season there!
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Post by: dreamingbig on April 16, 2013, 03:53:07 PM: One word.. Crowded! Expect to see a ton of hunters. I never stopped hunting it and will be back again. Almost closed the deal on a spike in 2010 and 2011 but man is that a tough hunt. Spike only with a bow that is.
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Post by: hughjorgan on April 16, 2013, 04:00:08 PM: Pressure shouldn't be any more than usual.
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Post by: dreamingbig on April 16, 2013, 04:16:47 PM: It will. They closed little Naches again. It was a zoo in 2009 and will be again. 7 miles in and you couldn't get away from people.
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Post by: bobcat on April 16, 2013, 04:38:39 PM: Sure will make that Peaches Ridge archery bull permit a lot more desirable.
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Post by: Skillet on April 16, 2013, 05:03:09 PM: I must have missed it - is there a link to proposed (but done deal) rule changes for 2013?
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Post by: bobcat on April 16, 2013, 05:14:31 PM: http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/regulations/seasonsetting/index.html (http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/regulations/seasonsetting/index.html)
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Post by: gasman on April 16, 2013, 05:31:34 PM: I will probably be there or Rimrock :dunno:

Would rather hunt LN but sense its closed, I wont be. Unless I draw a tag :drool:
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Post by: demontang on April 16, 2013, 08:49:55 PM: I bet it will be a zoo because everyone will think it will be a good year. Ill stick to my honey hole away from the mass of people.
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Post by: sakoshooter on April 16, 2013, 09:06:06 PM: I'll be there. Either one I like a lot.
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Post by: rtspring on April 16, 2013, 09:09:17 PM: Hunt along the little naches river west of hwy 410 in the bumping unit. With spike or cow this should be a fairly easy hunt!
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Post by: dkecoleman on April 16, 2013, 09:30:35 PM: As of now I plan on heading to the Bumping, this will be my last year to hunt elk for awhile (getting stationed in Missouri next year), so I would really like to put a tag on one, I don't know much about the area, or elk hunting either, but I'm going to spend as much time as I can scouting and do my best to seal the deal.
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Post by: NOCK NOCK on April 16, 2013, 09:38:41 PM: Hmmmm x2
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Post by: jechicdr on April 17, 2013, 08:32:43 PM: I'll be in Bumping. Filled my cow tag there this last year.
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Post by: whack em on June 05, 2013, 09:09:52 PM: I think I'm going to brave the masses and bowhunt the Bumping this year. Getting stationed here a 1-1/2 year ago, this is my second elk season, and of course my first one in that GMU. Once my kids are out of school next week, we're going camping at Bumping Lake, plan is to beging to familiarize myself with the area and start my scouting process. Not looking for any "honey-holes" but if I could get a steer in at least a decent direction, I'd appreciate it.
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Post by: bowhuntersd on June 05, 2013, 09:43:49 PM: Quote from: whack em on June 05, 2013, 09:09:52 PM
I think I'm going to brave the masses and bowhunt the Bumping this year. Getting stationed here a 1-1/2 year ago, this is my second elk season, and of course my first one in that GMU. Once my kids are out of school next week, we're going camping at Bumping Lake, plan is to beging to familiarize myself with the area and start my scouting process. Not looking for any "honey-holes" but if I could get a steer in at least a decent direction, I'd appreciate it.
If your looking somewhere you can drive to and hunt from check out Timber wolf MT. or Cache Prairie. If your looking for somewhere to hike into, check out Indian creek meadows. Good Look
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Post by: washelkhunter on June 05, 2013, 09:48:05 PM: Gonna be a slam dunk in B & N this year. :tup:
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Post by: dreamingbig on June 05, 2013, 10:06:00 PM: It is never a slam dunk and it is going to be CROWDED! If you haven't hunted the bumping in the rain then you are in for a treat!
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Post by: Elkrunner on June 10, 2013, 07:31:27 AM: Quote from: bowhuntersd on June 05, 2013, 09:43:49 PM
Quote from: whack em on June 05, 2013, 09:09:52 PM
I think I'm going to brave the masses and bowhunt the Bumping this year. Getting stationed here a 1-1/2 year ago, this is my second elk season, and of course my first one in that GMU. Once my kids are out of school next week, we're going camping at Bumping Lake, plan is to beging to familiarize myself with the area and start my scouting process. Not looking for any "honey-holes" but if I could get a steer in at least a decent direction, I'd appreciate it.
If your looking somewhere you can drive to and hunt from check out Timber wolf MT. or Cache Prairie. If your looking for somewhere to hike into, check out Indian creek meadows. Good Look

Timber Wolf and Cache get pretty hammered with guys...I would hike into the unit somwhere else.. :twocents:
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Post by: dreamingbig on June 10, 2013, 03:15:20 PM: Most of the unit gets pressure. I have been hunting it since 2002. Expect neighbors. :twocents:
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Post by: Smossy on June 10, 2013, 03:23:31 PM: Im cool with antlerless. As long as I can eat it and put whats left in my freezer.
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Post by: PlateauNDN on June 10, 2013, 03:47:56 PM: Both good units and I've run into less people in bumping than nile. Just got to go the extra mile and then just a little more and just when you think you're there go a little more. :chuckle: :tup:
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Post by: addicted2hunting on June 10, 2013, 07:02:15 PM: pretty tempting. I want to hunt the wetside but sounds like maybe its worth it?
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Post by: wsucowboy on June 10, 2013, 07:08:51 PM: We have a group of three that will be hunting the nile this year
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Post by: Mxracer532 on June 17, 2013, 08:21:47 PM: Nile a slam dunk????? Are you crazy??? NOTHING about elk hunting is ever a slam dunk and espeically the Nile unit. My dad and all my 3 brothers, grandpa and uncle have hunted the nile unit (late season) for over a decade and it has gotten worse every year.
One season my dad and brother drew the bull tag and didnt even see a bull and only seen 3 or 4 cows in the entire 2 weeks.
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Post by: dreamingbig on June 17, 2013, 08:57:01 PM: Like I said... It will be crowded this year due to the fact that it has been closed for three years and everyone forgot how tough it actually is. It doesn't take many guys to have them running scared and the bulls mute.
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Post by: hughjorgan on June 17, 2013, 09:07:46 PM: Quote from: dreamingbig on June 17, 2013, 08:57:01 PM
Like I said... It will be crowded this year due to the fact that it has been closed for three years and everyone forgot how tough it actually is. It doesn't take many guys to have them running scared and the bulls mute.

The crowds don't seem to affect you much, it seems you are pretty successful regardless...
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Post by: washelkhunter on June 17, 2013, 09:14:24 PM: From what I saw last year in nile its going to be high success season for the cows.
Cant hardly wait.
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Post by: Hawgdawg on June 17, 2013, 09:30:40 PM: Quote from: Naches Sportsman on June 05, 2013, 11:39:34 PM
the bumping wont be crowded. it is a big unit and there is plenty of room for everyone. hell, I have never seen anyone where I have hunted before.

one word..............Muckleshoot tribe. Enjoy!
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Post by: hughjorgan on June 18, 2013, 05:28:10 PM: Quote from: Hawgdawg on June 17, 2013, 09:30:40 PM
Quote from: Naches Sportsman on June 05, 2013, 11:39:34 PM
the bumping wont be crowded. it is a big unit and there is plenty of room for everyone. hell, I have never seen anyone where I have hunted before.

one word..............Muckleshoot tribe. Enjoy!

Here is another word for you WILDERNESS, Indians don't get off the road and we all know what the bumping unit is lacking. Plus you more than likely aren't going to see natives out while general seasons are going.
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on June 18, 2013, 05:33:50 PM: And another word for you Muckleshoot tribe two words. :chuckle:
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Post by: hughjorgan on June 18, 2013, 05:38:23 PM: :chuckle:
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Post by: dreamingbig on June 18, 2013, 05:47:04 PM: Look at the success rate for the 50 cow tags they gave out last year. It is not a slam dunk.
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Post by: jechicdr on June 19, 2013, 06:32:02 PM: Quote from: dreamingbig on June 18, 2013, 05:47:04 PM
Look at the success rate for the 50 cow tags they gave out last year. It is not a slam dunk.
I got my cow there last year. Drew a quality bull archery this year :yike:
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Post by: whackmaster 93 on June 19, 2013, 07:41:48 PM: is it legal to hunt on the other side of the river from pleasant valley campground?
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Post by: dreamingbig on June 19, 2013, 09:15:29 PM: Quote from: jechicdr on June 19, 2013, 06:32:02 PM
Quote from: dreamingbig on June 18, 2013, 05:47:04 PM
Look at the success rate for the 50 cow tags they gave out last year. It is not a slam dunk.
I got my cow there last year. Drew a quality bull archery this year :yike:

Good for you. You were one of six. I personally know one other. Here is a link to the harvest reports.

http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/2012/reports/elk_hunt_name.php (http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/2012/reports/elk_hunt_name.php)

And congrats on your bull tag.
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Post by: hughjorgan on June 19, 2013, 09:35:16 PM: Quote from: whackmaster 93 on June 19, 2013, 07:41:48 PM
is it legal to hunt on the other side of the river from pleasant valley campground?

Should be fine... The highway separates the bumping unit from the little naches.
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Post by: jechicdr on June 19, 2013, 10:57:23 PM: Quote from: dreamingbig on June 19, 2013, 09:15:29 PM
Quote from: jechicdr on June 19, 2013, 06:32:02 PM
Quote from: dreamingbig on June 18, 2013, 05:47:04 PM
Look at the success rate for the 50 cow tags they gave out last year. It is not a slam dunk.
I got my cow there last year. Drew a quality bull archery this year :yike:

Good for you. You were one of six. I personally know one other. Here is a link to the harvest reports.

http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/2012/reports/elk_hunt_name.php (http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/2012/reports/elk_hunt_name.php)

And congrats on your bull tag.

Didn't see any hunters where I was. I'm hoping that holds up for this next season, though less likely to happen that way.
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Post by: bowpredator on June 20, 2013, 07:59:42 PM: Yep, will be there hunting the Nile area with my buddy Colby.
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Post by: dreamingbig on June 21, 2013, 04:18:33 PM: Quote from: jechicdr on June 19, 2013, 10:57:23 PM
Quote from: dreamingbig on June 19, 2013, 09:15:29 PM
Quote from: jechicdr on June 19, 2013, 06:32:02 PM
Quote from: dreamingbig on June 18, 2013, 05:47:04 PM
Look at the success rate for the 50 cow tags they gave out last year. It is not a slam dunk.
I got my cow there last year. Drew a quality bull archery this year :yike:

Good for you. You were one of six. I personally know one other. Here is a link to the harvest reports.

http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/2012/reports/elk_hunt_name.php (http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/2012/reports/elk_hunt_name.php)

And congrats on your bull tag.

Didn't see any hunters where I was. I'm hoping that holds up for this next season, though less likely to happen that way.

Not likely given it was limited entry vs. OTC this year. There is plenty of competition when cows are open.