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Title: Observatory archery bull tag
Post by: rotty33 on June 30, 2013, 07:33:46 AM

I am excited I drew this tag and have spent time in both units. Which one do you think I should focus my hunt on? (Sept. 3-15) the umptanum side has no general archery season during that time. People say there are less elk in that unit, but I did see a few nice bulls during mizzleloader a few years back. Input would be appreciated!

Title: Re: Observatory archery bull tag
Post by: gasman on June 30, 2013, 09:21:33 AM

I had the tag 3 years ago and spent most my time in the Umtanum unit.

Sure there may be less elk in it, but I was in to elk every day but could not close the deal. Got with in 20 yards a couple real nice bulls but no shot  :bash:

There are still plenty of local elk in there during the summer, there just harder to coax out of there dark cool timbered homes  :archery_smiley:

Title: Re: Observatory archery bull tag
Post by: rotty33 on July 01, 2013, 08:10:36 AM

That would definitely be more of a quality hunt. Wouldnt have to compete with anyone....

Title: Re: Observatory archery bull tag
Post by: lemondog on July 01, 2013, 08:21:37 AM

Sent you a pm

Title: Re: Observatory archery bull tag
Post by: spin05 on July 08, 2013, 05:13:33 AM

When we had we spent most of our time in the manashtash.......