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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: need2huntmor on June 11, 2014, 05:28:35 PM

Title: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: need2huntmor on June 11, 2014, 05:28:35 PM: Drew the West Goat Rocks Quality Elk Tag for Modern Firearm. Excited for the hunt but I don't know the area. Unfortunately the archery season only ends two days before my hunt starts but it should still be a good hunt. Any info/tips for this area/hunt would be greatly appreciated. Now I just have a lot of research and scouting to do in the next three months.
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: trophyhunt on June 11, 2014, 05:57:47 PM: Not a bunch of elk but should be a successful hunt, has been some big bulls killed in the area. Prob would shoot anything over 300" unless you've killed a bunch of bulls. :twocents:
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: Halo on June 11, 2014, 06:09:10 PM: Start getting in shape, gonna burn some boot leather.
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: Houndhunter on June 11, 2014, 06:21:13 PM: Archery hunters won't effect your hunt in any way, weather could tho :twocents:
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: need2huntmor on June 11, 2014, 06:52:56 PM: I have shot quite a few elk, but nothing of any size. I would be very happy with a bull over 300. By weather affecting the hunt, do you mean too warm? Thanks for the comments/info.
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: buglebuster on June 11, 2014, 09:28:27 PM: 5 days after bow season will be prime time. I believe that's the best westside rifle tag you can draw.
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: BENCHLEG on June 11, 2014, 09:41:28 PM: I agree Michael. Don't get in a hurry the last 5 days will be the best.
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: X-Force on June 11, 2014, 10:58:59 PM: if your in great shape it should be the hunt of a lifetime.
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: elkh8me on June 12, 2014, 04:43:59 AM: There are some great bulls in there. They will be screaming that time of year. It is some steep country but definitely a hunt you will enjoy. Congrats
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: bullcanyon on June 12, 2014, 05:56:17 AM: Big country. You'll earn it if and when you find the bull you want.
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: need2huntmor on June 12, 2014, 12:05:18 PM: I'm starting to see a theme here! I'm in pretty good shape but will be working harder at it over the next three months. Guess you can never be in too god of shape. Thanks for the comment. Excited for this hunt. If anyone has a general location to start at it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: Beargravy on June 13, 2014, 01:23:12 PM: Excellent draw hold out for a giant and make sure u have some good packers.Steeep!
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: JPhelps on June 13, 2014, 01:26:39 PM: Quote from: need2huntmor on June 12, 2014, 12:05:18 PM
I'm starting to see a theme here! I'm in pretty good shape but will be working harder at it over the next three months. Guess you can never be in too god of shape. Thanks for the comment. Excited for this hunt. If anyone has a general location to start at it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

A trailhead :chuckle:
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: elkhunter00 on June 13, 2014, 02:52:12 PM: Quote from: JPhelps on June 13, 2014, 01:26:39 PM
Quote from: need2huntmor on June 12, 2014, 12:05:18 PM
I'm starting to see a theme here! I'm in pretty good shape but will be working harder at it over the next three months. Guess you can never be in too god of shape. Thanks for the comment. Excited for this hunt. If anyone has a general location to start at it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

A trailhead :chuckle:
Couldn't agree more
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: Old Man Yager on June 13, 2014, 03:24:48 PM: Quote from: need2huntmor on June 12, 2014, 12:05:18 PM
I'm starting to see a theme here! I'm in pretty good shape but will be working harder at it over the next three months. Guess you can never be in too god of shape. Thanks for the comment. Excited for this hunt. If anyone has a general location to start at it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Get some National Forest maps of that area, there are some trails you can hike to get in there, they should be on the forest maps. GOOD LUCK
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on June 13, 2014, 05:22:15 PM: PM sent.
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: MadMooner on June 14, 2014, 07:49:01 AM: That's a beautiful area and sounds like a great hunt!

How many points to draw?
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: need2huntmor on June 14, 2014, 11:18:06 AM: 13 points to draw this tag.
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: Shawn Ryan on June 14, 2014, 05:41:18 PM: Second PM sent.
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: SkookumHntr on June 14, 2014, 06:27:09 PM: I consider this the best west side tag aswell! Nice draw :tup:
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: BUTTER on June 15, 2014, 08:47:37 AM: Don't know much about this unit but congrats on this tag hope to see pictures and a good story
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: Halo on June 15, 2014, 08:54:24 AM: I spent a lot of time in Goat Rocks when I drew the goat tag in 2000. Put well over 100 miles on the boot leather scouting. Awesome place, saw a fair number of elk, a few decent bulls but nothing huge. Some of that country would be a real chore to get an elk out of. Most of the elk I saw were at least 5 miles in, and down in some real holes.
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: Come Get Some on June 15, 2014, 12:23:08 PM: What are the dates of your hunt?
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: need2huntmor on June 15, 2014, 01:24:12 PM: Sept. 16-30.
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: motg9_6 on June 16, 2014, 06:37:07 AM: If I was to put in for a hunt it would be this one. Not sure why but I have always wanted to hunt up there.
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: workstohunt on June 16, 2014, 10:50:33 AM: If you think you are in pretty good shape---you better get in better shape!!
After archery the bulls are pretty smart to bugling and are only bugling at night if at all.
Oh and did I mention- get in shape!!!
I will probably see you up there. No I didn't draw but I spend a lot of time hiking.
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: carlinski on September 13, 2018, 09:50:43 PM: i drew this tag this year. How did your 2014 West Goat Rock elk hunt turn out? did you kill a bull, if so how big? Also, what areas did you hunt within the unit?
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: X-Force on September 13, 2018, 10:44:39 PM: Quote from: carlinski on September 13, 2018, 09:50:43 PM
i drew this tag this year. How did your 2014 West Goat Rock elk hunt turn out? did you kill a bull, if so how big? Also, what areas did you hunt within the unit?

2014 4 of the 5 hunters reported. 2 harvested 5+pt bulls.
The hunt is what you make it. Put in more effort than you think and it should be an awesome time.
Title: Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
Post by: ElkFeaver on September 14, 2018, 07:57:05 AM: I wouldn’t hold out for anything , hunted goat rock all my life. Lucky to see a elk track anymore. Best of luck, but hate to see you eat tag over holding out for something that is no a reality anymore. Maybe 10 years ago.