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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Jayfire83 on June 19, 2013, 01:06:34 PM

Title: Drew toutle
Post by: Jayfire83 on June 19, 2013, 01:06:34 PM: Finally!!!! Called WDFW and i drew early archery Toutle :IBCOOL: I am an all out backcountry hunter so any insight, pointers, or Do's and Dont's from you guys would be more than appreciated. Good luck to the rest of ya!
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Post by: coachcw on June 19, 2013, 01:10:09 PM: :tup: sorry I can't help ya.
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Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on June 19, 2013, 01:12:01 PM: Message me after all the hoopla dies down. I know the unit really well.
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Post by: MADMAX on June 20, 2013, 09:10:57 AM: Check out some of my posts, I was done day 2 with 4pt
PM me and I'll share
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Post by: doyourtime89 on June 20, 2013, 12:52:07 PM: My son drew a modern tag in there for quality elk!!! :tup:
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Post by: TylerMulie on June 20, 2013, 05:58:22 PM: My brother, and Dad drew that tag 2 different years. We were on elk everyday. Big bulls! good luck
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on June 20, 2013, 06:12:29 PM: I seriously love these posts :chuckle: :chuckle: When someone goes off on how they are a back country hunter and are asking for pointers :dunno: How has the back country been treating you ? A back country hunter should have to problem being a low country hunter :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle: Just saying ... I am sure someone can help you out here :tup:
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Post by: scottfrick on June 20, 2013, 06:25:14 PM: I drew in 2011 for muzzy. Saw lots of elk. You should have a great hunt :tup: looking forward to stories and pictures.
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Post by: Jayfire83 on June 20, 2013, 06:31:29 PM: Quote from: BOWHUNTER45 on June 20, 2013, 06:12:29 PM
I seriously love these posts :chuckle: :chuckle: When someone goes off on how they are a back country hunter and are asking for pointers :dunno: How has the back country been treating you ? A back country hunter should have to problem being a low country hunter :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle: Just saying ... I am sure someone can help you out here :tup:
Going off about being a back country hunter???? I think not, Just looking for friendly insight on past experiences due to the fact that i dont normally hunt this type of area. Sorry if that lit your fuse....
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Post by: MADMAX on June 20, 2013, 07:11:49 PM: Sent you a PM
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Post by: timberhunter on June 20, 2013, 07:23:52 PM: it should be a very fun hunt! i drew the tag for rifle two years ago and and filled my tag. i spent a lot of time in there around archery season also. if you have any questions send me a pm.
Title: Drew toutle
Post by: Deer slayer on June 21, 2013, 05:48:47 PM: I can help you. Send me a PM and I will give you some direction. I have helped others in the past.
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Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on June 21, 2013, 06:13:39 PM: Quote from: Jayfire83 on June 20, 2013, 06:31:29 PM
Quote from: BOWHUNTER45 on June 20, 2013, 06:12:29 PM
I seriously love these posts :chuckle: :chuckle: When someone goes off on how they are a back country hunter and are asking for pointers :dunno: How has the back country been treating you ? A back country hunter should have to problem being a low country hunter :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle: Just saying ... I am sure someone can help you out here :tup:
Going off about being a back country hunter???? I think not, Just looking for friendly insight on past experiences due to the fact that i dont normally hunt this type of area. Sorry if that lit your fuse....

This hunt will be easy compared to the backcountry. You should do fine.
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Post by: Eli346 on June 21, 2013, 07:20:40 PM: Congrats,
I drew the modern tag for that unit. It should be fun!!! Good luck.
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Post by: Jayfire83 on June 21, 2013, 09:00:14 PM: Thanks for the all the responses! Im sure i will do just fine. Im no Elk pro, but i have harvested my share. Im always up for unknown challenges but being that this is a popular tag just wanted to see what you guys had to offer. Some tips or pointers from people who have already experienced this hunt never hurts. I appreciate any info greatly and will gladly pass it on to others as you have to me! Thanks again guys :tup:

BTW i will keep you all updated as i go!
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Post by: akirkland on June 21, 2013, 10:18:44 PM: MADMAX and I both drew Toutle 2 years ago. We got together and did some scouting. We both know where the elk will be. get in touch with one of us.
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Post by: MADMAX on June 22, 2013, 05:08:49 AM: Right on !
Good luck
first year for me on rifle elk in years and I pulled a cow tag for Taneum
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Post by: Ghost Hunter on June 22, 2013, 09:23:20 PM: Wife drew the multi-season tag and Toutle muzzy. 5 minutes from home for the south end. Did a little scouting today but didn't see any. Hoping to get her a chance at her 1st bull. I drew nothing in WA, go figure.
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Post by: billythekidrock on June 22, 2013, 09:24:46 PM: Quote from: Ghost Hunter on June 22, 2013, 09:23:20 PM
Wife drew the multi-season tag and Toutle muzzy. 5 minutes from home for the south end. Did a little scouting today but didn't see any. Hoping to get her a chance at her 1st bull. I drew nothing in WA, go figure.

Congrats to her.
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Post by: huntingfool7 on June 30, 2013, 06:46:59 AM: Jayfire, cow or bull tag?
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Post by: TMortensen on June 30, 2013, 02:32:08 PM: Ive had the Archery bull tag twice and got into some great bulls couple of nice 6x6 and 6x7 bulls but never sealed the deal. Problem is there are a ton of tags given out now and finding a good area is going to be tough. Try packing into the East side upper Kalama drainage. if roads are closed this will get you back away from other hunters and a good chance at a bull.
Title: Drew toutle
Post by: briancorneal on June 30, 2013, 03:41:39 PM: Get a ST. Helens tree farm map. Those are great coupled with a google map scouting adventure. I drew that tag the year before last and it was closed due to high fire danger. That's probably the only thing thats gonna stop you from getting access. The DNR land to the north is always open, though.
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Post by: Wiley on June 30, 2013, 04:21:57 PM: I had that tag in 2011 waco closed all there land for fire danger. Just be ready in case they bone yea!