Hunting Washington Forum
Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: jeffrey vegas on August 25, 2013, 10:39:42 AM
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so i got drawn for peaches ridge any bull modern firearm,had plans to do as much scouting as possible,but my job hasn't allowed me to do so. probably could scout for a couple days memorial day weekend and thats it.have hunted little naches area for about 10 days over 3 yrs mostly down low for cows. im 57 years old been hunting for 45 yrs,( shot a lot of ne wa. deer) but never shot an elk. question is, do i go alone and maybe get lucky on a nice bull or maybe hire a guide and pack in on horses, maybe shoot a trophy? i've got about 9 days i can hunt,i know this could be a good hunt, possibly hunt of a lifetime for me (if i drew this again, be to old to enjoy) what can i expect on my own.what to expect from a guide. 300 plus class bull? if i go alone what are some good maps for the area. if i go with a guide who do i go with .im a pretty good hunter( not a road hunter). dont what to let this tag go to waste. what do you think i should do. thanks
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I have hunted this area my whole life and I can tell you its a good tag and with leg work you can do good,I wouldn't waste my money on a guide for this tag cause there is plenty of land to hunt and you can do a ton of research to find the elk.If you want I could show you some land or if you really want to hire a guide then contact norspeak he is the best bet for that area.
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there's plenty of bulls in there if your willing to work , the toughest part will be finding a post rut bull . theres some heavy timber , I'd go slow and cover country .
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Dark blowdown timber, Cow call alot! Cover lots of drainages and you will find elk.. Sure a guide is nice but honestly you don't need one.. Id do almost anything for that tag.....
Good luck
