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Title: Rtspring Peaches Ridge scouting thread.
Post by: rtspring on May 28, 2013, 08:30:37 AM: The work begins starting this friday! I will use this thread to update the unit and what I am finding!

Rtspring
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Post by: Killmore on May 28, 2013, 08:37:56 AM: And when I draw the peaches tag please forward to me the gps coordinates ;)
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Post by: D-Rock425 on May 28, 2013, 08:39:59 AM: I was over there sat saw 16 elk.
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Post by: danderson on May 28, 2013, 08:41:03 AM: I will be following ur adventures, I have some great spots as well, having lived in the unit for over 30 yrs one cant but know a few private honey holes.
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Post by: rtspring on May 28, 2013, 08:47:27 AM: Honey Holes ! Coordinates will be posted!! Ok maybe not but I will make you want to draw the tag even more. The caliber of bulls just keeps impressing me each and every year. Im stoked to get back in the woods!!
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Post by: D-Rock425 on May 28, 2013, 08:51:25 AM: I tried to get stang to put in this year for this tag but he didn't believe me that it was a great tag to draw. :bash:
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Post by: Killmore on May 28, 2013, 08:54:02 AM: What my problem is , that after 14 years of applying ,one just losses hope. At 51 years old I think this tag will be a OIL tag to me. Looking forward to your adventure....
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Post by: rtspring on May 28, 2013, 08:59:37 AM: Quote from: Killmore on May 28, 2013, 08:54:02 AM
What my problem is , that after 14 years of applying ,one just losses hope. At 51 years old I think this tag will be a OIL tag to me. Looking forward to your adventure....

Getting a Bull is the easy part! Now the tag on the other hand is a real pain!!!
Have faith, I have been trying to draw myself. You should be high in the running..
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Post by: Tony on May 28, 2013, 09:11:06 AM: Tagging so I can follow this thread. I love this area and have seen some pretty nice bulls there.
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Post by: danderson on May 28, 2013, 09:22:32 AM: :tup:
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Post by: Jonathan_S on May 28, 2013, 09:34:12 AM: Quote from: danderson on May 28, 2013, 09:22:32 AM
last year my buddie drew the tag and ended up eating it

Hope it was a great year otherwise but man-oh-man does that suck for him.
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Post by: scottcrb on May 28, 2013, 09:36:38 AM: I'll be keeping an eye on this too. Hoping to draw cow fuzzy tag.
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Post by: pendoreilleadventures on May 28, 2013, 09:40:31 AM: Fuzzy tag huh :chuckle: they must have a new weapons choice :dunno:
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Post by: combs338 on May 28, 2013, 09:41:48 AM: Quote from: pendoreilleadventures on May 28, 2013, 09:40:31 AM
Fuzzy tag huh :chuckle: they must have a new weapons choice :dunno:

That's funny right there.
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Post by: Greenhorn on May 28, 2013, 09:48:43 AM: I will see you around up there this summer and fall RT.
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Post by: rtspring on May 28, 2013, 09:57:56 AM: Quote from: Greenhorn on May 28, 2013, 09:48:43 AM
I will see you around up there this summer and fall RT.

Keep that location a secret!!! Ha ha...your one of the few that know exactly where to find me...
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Post by: Blacktail Sniper on May 28, 2013, 10:21:50 AM: Quote from: combs338 on May 28, 2013, 09:41:48 AM
Quote from: pendoreilleadventures on May 28, 2013, 09:40:31 AM
Fuzzy tag huh :chuckle: they must have a new weapons choice :dunno:

That's funny right there.

Yes, it is a new draw catagory. It is geared towards the tree-loving, bunny hugging, racoon licking folks so they do not feel left out or that they are somehow different.

Now everybody together....""Kum ba yah...."
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Post by: scottcrb on May 28, 2013, 11:36:32 AM: I just don't want one of those hairless elk that I've seen popping up on peoples game cameras . :chuckle:
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Post by: brianb231 on May 28, 2013, 12:03:43 PM: The peaches tag is a HORRIBLE tag to draw!!!!! but I will follow this post out of shear boredom :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:.......
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Post by: doyourtime89 on May 28, 2013, 12:04:16 PM: My dad and I put in for this tag AGAIN...lol. So we will see.
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Post by: 92xj on May 28, 2013, 12:19:32 PM: Rt, you get the pup from fl up here?

And now to stay on topic, you take her with you out there?
I plan to head out with her bro and the other one for a few weekends in the area.
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Post by: rtspring on May 28, 2013, 02:06:06 PM: Quote from: 92xj on May 28, 2013, 12:19:32 PM
Rt, you get the pup from fl up here?

And now to stay on topic, you take her with you out there?
I plan to head out with her bro and the other one for a few weekends in the area.

Still working on that! She has hiked with me up there but she is in florida as of now..
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Post by: brianb231 on May 28, 2013, 05:39:36 PM: Hey RT

I could not fins this thread again. Is there any reason it is under the Deer hunting section?

Thought I lost you!

brianb231
Title: Re: Rtspring Peaches Ridge scouting thread.
Post by: rtspring on May 28, 2013, 05:41:55 PM: My mistake. Mods please move to Elk hunting!

Thanks

Rtspring
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Post by: Russ McDonald on May 28, 2013, 05:45:57 PM: I put in for archery elk tag this year on Peaches doubt I will draw it but I will follow this thread because you never know plus I might see you all out there scouting too. I want to get me first elk even if I don't draw the tag.
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on May 28, 2013, 05:55:09 PM: Keep scouting RT.... So when I draw my Peaches archery tag you can share where you seen that 380 glass bull :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle: :tup:
Title: Re: Rtspring Peaches Ridge scouting thread.
Post by: rtspring on May 28, 2013, 05:58:43 PM: Quote from: BOWHUNTER45 on May 28, 2013, 05:55:09 PM
Keep scouting RT.... So when I draw my Peaches archery tag you can share where you seen that 380 glass bull :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle: :tup:

I will take you right to him myself! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Rtspring Peaches Ridge scouting thread.
Post by: rtspring on May 28, 2013, 06:01:55 PM: Quote from: rtspring on May 28, 2013, 05:58:43 PM
Quote from: BOWHUNTER45 on May 28, 2013, 05:55:09 PM
Keep scouting RT.... So when I draw my Peaches archery tag you can share where you seen that 380 glass bull :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle: :tup:

I will take you right to him myself! :chuckle:

I was going to take you to the 390. But hey if 380 is all you want, I'm game... :chuckle:
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Post by: brianb231 on May 28, 2013, 07:25:41 PM: Go ahead and put me down for the "350 Class" I am not too picky! :drool:
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Post by: D-Rock425 on May 28, 2013, 07:36:19 PM: I'm not picky my next bull permit I'm only setting a 5x5 min for myself.
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Post by: scottfrick on May 28, 2013, 07:54:24 PM: "Tagging" to follow along. Good luck to everyone who applied!!
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Post by: cem3434 on May 28, 2013, 09:33:36 PM: Tagging to follow.
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Post by: rtspring on May 28, 2013, 09:38:29 PM: I know a 7x8 that has been playing "lets make Rtspring look stupid again" with me for two years!!! I pray he made it through the winter and did not regress!!!

2011 season he was in my scope every day and I swear he was posing at 50 yds!!! He was amazing to watch!!
Title: Re: Rtspring Peaches Ridge scouting thread.
Post by: RB on May 28, 2013, 09:46:18 PM: Quote from: Jonathan_S on May 28, 2013, 09:34:12 AM
Quote from: danderson on May 28, 2013, 09:22:32 AM
last year my buddie drew the tag and ended up eating it

Hope it was a great year otherwise but man-oh-man does that suck for him.
:yeah:

Yes it does suck I ate that tag in 2003 have not been back since had 8 points when I drew and had hunted it for about 5 years prior to drawing
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Post by: Killmore on May 29, 2013, 08:14:24 AM: Looks like I wont be contacting rt for the peaches permit ,,,there up and NOT SELECTED
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Post by: rtspring on May 29, 2013, 08:16:03 AM: Thats a big MAYBE right now!!!
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Post by: Gringo31 on May 29, 2013, 08:22:27 AM: Quote
380 glass bull

I've never seen a glass bull :chuckle:
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Post by: D-Rock425 on May 29, 2013, 08:25:15 AM: Glass bull
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Post by: Smossy on May 29, 2013, 08:34:08 AM: Quote from: Gringo31 on May 29, 2013, 08:22:27 AM

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380 glass bull

I've never seen a glass bull :chuckle:
Here you go.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fglass4gifts.com%2Fhome%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fblown_elk%2Fthumbs%2Fthumbs_glass_elk_new.png&hash=62340c354b08b405acceb0aa5a000f110405cb45)

My personal favorite.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg2.etsystatic.com%2F000%2F0%2F5881241%2Fil_340x270.317443722.jpg&hash=b17a2af7fd661660d9a398f5cde798c82c59a053)
Title: Re: Rtspring Peaches Ridge scouting thread.
Post by: brianmtsinc on May 29, 2013, 08:46:57 AM: I have got to watch this one! I have 7 pts (archery) and am REALLY hopeful this year!

Good luck Rt! I hope you find that 7 x 8 and IF you dont get drawn, MAYBE you will want to share his whereabouts :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: rtspring on May 29, 2013, 08:55:03 AM: Sure I would share... Thats what this is all about.

Funny story, my buddy from florida came out to hunt elk first time in his life seeing a live elk!!! Guess which one he seen first?? :chuckle: He was in shock!!!
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Post by: Smossy on May 29, 2013, 08:57:16 AM: 7x8 Would be insannneeee. Goodluck! :tup:
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Post by: Gringo31 on May 29, 2013, 09:00:45 AM: Any reason this is in the deer hunting thread? :dunno: :chuckle:
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Post by: doyourtime89 on May 29, 2013, 09:01:50 AM: Quote from: rtspring on May 29, 2013, 08:55:03 AM
Sure I would share... Thats what this is all about.

Funny story, my buddy from florida came out to hunt elk first time in his life seeing a live elk!!! Guess which one he seen first?? :chuckle: He was in shock!!!

I know coming from FL and seeing an elk would be a huge deal from those little whitetails...but then to see a 7X8 first. I know he was hooked for life. Great job RT.
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Post by: C-Money on May 29, 2013, 09:20:13 AM: I have quite a few points, and have been applying for Peaches for a long time.
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Post by: rtspring on June 02, 2013, 07:24:42 PM: Well I got my cameras hung! Damn I am out of shape... So I was setting up a camera and hear brush busting! I sat down and out comes a bear cub not ten feet away! Out comes the XDM .40 with 17 rounds at the ready. Then out comes momma bear, she sees me and comes into about 25 yds at a dead run( I was half squeezed on the pistol) she stops! I start waving my arms telling her to go away. She is chomping now like she is really thinking about eating me. I gave her a line in the dirt that if she crossed I was gonna shoot. Luckily she kinda just moved on. Thank god. I really didnt want to shoot her.

I seen tons of elk, a few deer! Most all cows had calves. Only disturbing part of my trip was. Drove up spring creek all the way to the top and hiked down in a ways and never seen one animal. To me this was very strange.

My cameras are out and I will check them in two weeks just to make sure all is well. It felt great to be back hiking around in the woods again! Never ran into snow once.
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Post by: Greenhorn on June 02, 2013, 09:57:46 PM: Good to hear everything turned out OK with the bear. Did you get any fishing in? Looking forward to seeing some pictures.
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Post by: rtspring on June 02, 2013, 10:51:59 PM: I broke my only pole I brought at 5 am saturday morning! I snapped it in two getting it out of the truck!!! No fishing!!
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Post by: MLBowhunting on June 03, 2013, 03:46:05 PM: Crazy bear encounter. Glad you didn't have to pull the trigger :tup: crappy about the fishing pole
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Post by: brianmtsinc on June 03, 2013, 05:36:47 PM: Wow! I'm glad she wasn't that hungry!! :yike: :chuckle:
Thankfully you didn't have to shoot her. :tup: I have never been in that situation, but I am sure I would have needed to change my shorts after that!!!

I just bought my first pistol and will be carrying it with me now whenever I head in to the woods :yike:

I am getting all of my cameras ready and can't wait to get over there to set them up! I will let you know what I see. :tup:
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Post by: 6haase6 on June 03, 2013, 07:27:30 PM: Drew my quality bull last year, looking to draw a cow or bull this year. Fingers crossed!!!!
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Post by: zackmioli on June 03, 2013, 08:32:42 PM: next year might be my first year actually applying for a bull tag rather than just putting in for points. this is one of the units towards the top of the list. we will see what happens! ill have 10 points for next year! :hello:
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Post by: yakimarcher on June 04, 2013, 11:44:33 AM: I cow called in a big bull last year in a meadow approximately 1 mile north by 1 mile east of huckleberry forest camp, i followed a dirt bike trail down the north slope of that ridge until i came across a small boggy meadow with a game trail just past it. Followed the game trail, came across a series of 3 or 4 meadows and found a harem there. they cleared out by the third or fourth day of the season, but we called in a pretty large 6x6 the first day we hunted this area. I thought it was another hunter with a bugle, my partner wasn't convinced so we made a symphony of cow calling with 5 or 6 different cow calls and he came in! Very exciting, but we only had otc cow/spike tags.
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Post by: EDT on June 10, 2013, 11:45:08 PM: Tag! This is getting good!
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Post by: rtspring on June 11, 2013, 12:32:39 AM: Headed back up saturday. I will post up after I return
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Post by: EDT on June 18, 2013, 11:05:58 PM: Quote from: rtspring on June 11, 2013, 12:32:39 AM
Headed back up saturday. I will post up after I return

So...how did it go?
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Post by: rtspring on June 18, 2013, 11:17:28 PM: Postponed until tjis coming saturday. Spent fathers day with my dad.
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Post by: brianmtsinc on June 19, 2013, 04:41:04 PM: RT - Did you draw?? :dunno:

I just found out that both myself and my hunting partner drew the archery tags!!! :IBCOOL:

I can't wait!! Heading over tomorrow or Friday to start setting up some trail cameras!!
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Post by: rtspring on June 19, 2013, 06:40:35 PM: No tags, I will keep you posted on what I am finding! I will still be scouting every chance I get!!

Congrats
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Post by: MerriamMagician on June 19, 2013, 06:41:25 PM: Rtspring tried PMing you but your inbox is full!!
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Post by: rtspring on June 19, 2013, 06:43:35 PM: Just cleaned it out, should work now
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Post by: MerriamMagician on June 19, 2013, 07:23:56 PM: :tup:
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Post by: rtspring on June 21, 2013, 11:17:53 AM: Headed up to Peaches to scout and check trail cams! Be back in two days. Lets get this season going!!

Cant wait to see the pics!!

Rtspring
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Post by: D-Rock425 on June 21, 2013, 11:24:16 AM: We will be in the taneum tomorrow and Sunday.
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Post by: Elkrunner on June 21, 2013, 12:55:17 PM: D-rock..I was trying to find if you drew anything? How was the luck?
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Post by: D-Rock425 on June 21, 2013, 01:00:03 PM: Big swing and a miss for me and my old man :bash:
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Post by: rtspring on June 23, 2013, 05:56:41 PM: I posted in another thread. Just got home a while ago! Busy moving! Got a really nice shooter bull on my game camera and a billy goat!!

I will post pics when I can figure out how!

Rtspring

For the pm's I received, i will get back to you when I can.

Kurt
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Post by: brianb231 on June 23, 2013, 06:18:36 PM: Cant wait to see um RT. We are gonna be up there scouting from this Thursday to Sunday!

Can't Wait

brianb231
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Post by: huntergreg on June 23, 2013, 06:47:02 PM: have to tag this one. I cant wait to get up there to chase bulls in sep.
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Post by: rtspring on June 23, 2013, 07:10:22 PM: Quote from: brianb231 on June 23, 2013, 06:18:36 PM
Cant wait to see um RT. We are gonna be up there scouting from this Thursday to Sunday!

Can't Wait

brianb231

Take a cow call with you, I was able to call softly and walk right into the middle of two herds of elk. You would not believe how vocal they were!
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Post by: brianb231 on June 23, 2013, 07:37:59 PM: Fathers Day weekend I was up there, actually on the Goose Prairie side and took the kids out and got in the middle of about 80-100 head and they were talking like crazy. I even gave a couple of spike squeals that got answered as well. The kids were amazed.

It was very cool.
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Post by: 400out on June 23, 2013, 07:42:22 PM: Tag tag and tag ;)
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Post by: Greenhorn on June 23, 2013, 11:22:51 PM: RT, I just went up today (Sunday afternoon) and didn't see a single elk. I had a bear, a couple coyotes, a spotted calf, a small bull and a few cows on my camera though. Went back to get sum elk camp Sunday evening but didn't see you.
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Post by: rtspring on July 14, 2013, 07:12:06 AM: Headed up now to check cameras! Will try to post pics later today.. 50 pounds of salt and 50 lbs of corn going into the camera sites...
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Post by: huntergreg on July 14, 2013, 05:45:43 PM: cant wait to see some pics. I was up there friday and sat. and set some salt and some cams.
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Post by: rtspring on July 14, 2013, 07:20:26 PM: Just got home! Not one elk picture... But got a few nice buck deer pics. Put out salt and corn and just put the SD cards right back in. Moved one camera to a meadow that holds elk year around! So we will see! Great day in the hills
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Post by: Greenhorn on July 14, 2013, 09:41:34 PM: Keep the cameras out and they will come! :tup: