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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: julzzz on December 04, 2008, 10:01:24 PM

Title: permit for next year
Post by: julzzz on December 04, 2008, 10:01:24 PM: Just want some advice ;)If you had 10 points for modern rifle where would you put in for? I have been in for Margarat for all 10 years.
and nothing
Title: Re: permit for next year
Post by: fc2038 on December 05, 2008, 12:20:52 AM: If I were you I would keep on putting for that if you are hunting the westside. The only other tag that would be good for elk on the westside is the toutle. But I would stay with the Magaret unless you plan on putting for eastside tags. There are some really good tags on that side of the state. If you are willing to hunt on the eastside for spikes if you do not draw.
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Post by: wrangler on December 05, 2008, 12:25:43 AM: dayton. hands down.
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Post by: fc2038 on December 05, 2008, 12:27:54 AM: Wranglers right that would be one of them if you want to hunt the eastside..
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Post by: SHANE(WA) on December 05, 2008, 04:48:54 AM: WENAHA, by far the best quality bulls in the state
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Post by: Charlie on December 05, 2008, 07:24:59 AM: Green River would be a good draw too. My son was drawn for a deer permit a few years ago and he asked me to go with him. It was like going back 30 years in time. If you get drawn for Green River make sure you have a bear tag also.
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Post by: Houndhunter on December 05, 2008, 07:54:19 AM: goat rocks and mount adams if you want to get a big bull, for west side which is what i take you do
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Post by: Crunchy on December 05, 2008, 07:57:07 AM: Ya I dont think Green River gets its just dues. Definetly a good permit to get. I would take it over margaret or toutle.
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Post by: norsepeak on December 05, 2008, 11:24:36 AM: Peaches, oct. 1-10. Great tag, lots of bugling.
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Post by: finnman on December 05, 2008, 12:52:21 PM: Wet side- Mt. Adams, Goat Rocks and Nooksack!!!! Better bulls then the Margret or Toutle. :drool:

Dry side- Wenaha, Dayton, Teanaway, Little Naches. :drool: :drool:

I can only dream...........I am now at 0 points :'(
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Post by: Hoytstaffshooter83 on December 05, 2008, 01:09:56 PM: id still go west side toutle, if you really get off the roads and back in there are some monsters
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Post by: 270Shooter on December 05, 2008, 03:57:25 PM: Quote from: norsepeak on December 05, 2008, 11:24:36 AM
Peaches, oct. 1-10. Great tag, lots of bugling.
:yeah:

Or the Nooksack 8)
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Post by: flyguide on December 07, 2008, 01:55:55 PM: Blue Mts., even if you have to wait another 5 years it will be worth it.
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Post by: nwhunter on December 08, 2008, 08:54:48 PM: THere are lots of good choices out there especially with your ten points, I would say your biggest decision is east or west side for starters. THen whatever you are thinking of going for ,research it and make sure for yourself it is an area you can hunt with the style of hunting you like to do. FOr instance the BLues are great but if you draw the east wenaha and don't have pack animals or want to hire an outfitter you may not enjoy your hunt like you would have in the Dayton. DO your own research and don't just pick a unit because you heard it has big bulls but choose one you will enjoy hunting the most. My2 cents nwhunter
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Post by: Bigshooter on December 08, 2008, 10:27:07 PM: I wouldn't waist ten points on the Magaret or the Toutle. I can think of three units on the west side that are better and they have all been mentioned.
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Post by: bucklucky on December 08, 2008, 10:42:22 PM: Quote from: nwhunter on December 08, 2008, 08:54:48 PM
THere are lots of good choices out there especially with your ten points, I would say your biggest decision is east or west side for starters. THen whatever you are thinking of going for ,research it and make sure for yourself it is an area you can hunt with the style of hunting you like to do. FOr instance the BLues are great but if you draw the east wenaha and don't have pack animals or want to hire an outfitter you may not enjoy your hunt like you would have in the Dayton. DO your own research and don't just pick a unit because you heard it has big bulls but choose one you will enjoy hunting the most. My2 cents nwhunter

I agree 100%
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Post by: NRA4LIFE on December 09, 2008, 09:53:28 AM: Little Naches A for rifle. (I think that is what Norse Peak was referring to), Peaches Ridge B for muzzleloader, Peaches Ridge C for archery.
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Post by: Antlershed on December 09, 2008, 09:57:16 AM: Some good info here. I have 11 points and I know there won't be a westside permit number on my app. ;)
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Post by: Heavily Armed Hiker on December 09, 2008, 04:15:40 PM: Think we'll ever get to a point where we can put in for east side draws but hunt the westside for general season if we don't get drawn (or vice versa)? That would make planning a whole lot easier.
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Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on December 09, 2008, 05:42:22 PM: I have 11, i really do not know what i will apply for.
Our hunt in CO next year starts Oct 10th, we have to leave here on the 6th, i ML hunt so if i apply for Margaret or toutle and draw i will have 3 days to hunt, not sure it is worth it. I have waited to long to only get to hunt 3 days. SO i think i am going to Apply for a point, buy a westside archery tag and chase bulls in september. Or i might buy an east side tag and apply for the blues. Who knows.

We will see when the new regs come out.
Title: Re: permit for next year
Post by: 270Shooter on December 09, 2008, 05:44:54 PM: Quote from: WDFW Hates ME!!! on December 09, 2008, 05:42:22 PM
I have 11, i really do not know what i will apply for.
Our hunt in CO next year starts Oct 10th, we have to leave here on the 6th, i ML hunt so if i apply for Margaret or toutle and draw i will have 3 days to hunt, not sure it is worth it. I have waited to long to only get to hunt 3 days. SO i think i am going to Apply for a point, buy a westside archery tag and chase bulls in september. Or i might buy an east side tag and apply for the blues. Who knows.

We will see when the new regs come out.
If I were you I would just apply for a point :twocents:
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Post by: Opportunist on December 09, 2008, 05:51:34 PM: I say put in for cow tags! ;) Big bulls taste terrible and you can't eat the horns.

Or let me mooch off your points and we can put in eastside archery elk together, buddy!
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Post by: SuperDave on December 09, 2008, 06:32:32 PM: One of the reasons I have no complaints on when the application period is here in this state. All out of state draws are complete and washington is a fall back state. With double digit points and limited time to hunt here, I put in for points unless not drawn in other states. My :twocents:
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Post by: mrgoodwrench on December 13, 2008, 09:16:01 AM: Hold out for the margaret...do you really want to put in for the eastside and not draw getting stuck hunting a poor little spike?
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Post by: Basket Rack on December 13, 2008, 10:37:54 AM: Nooksack for the westside, better quality bulls that margaret or toutle.
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Post by: Hohriverrunner on December 13, 2008, 06:32:21 PM: WELL, IF IT WAS ME I'D PUT IN FOR THE MATHENY OR CLEARWATER..THEY ONLY GIVE TWO TAGS BUT YOU GOT IT TO YOURSELF.
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Post by: Bigshooter on December 13, 2008, 06:59:58 PM: Quote from: SuperDave on December 09, 2008, 06:32:32 PM
One of the reasons I have no complaints on when the application period is here in this state. All out of state draws are complete and washington is a fall back state. With double digit points and limited time to hunt here, I put in for points unless not drawn in other states. My :twocents:

+1
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Post by: bucklucky on December 13, 2008, 08:30:28 PM: Quote from: Hohriverrunner on December 13, 2008, 06:32:21 PM
WELL, IF IT WAS ME I'D PUT IN FOR THE MATHENY OR CLEARWATER..THEY ONLY GIVE TWO TAGS BUT YOU GOT IT TO YOURSELF.

You forgot about the Indians.... :dunno:
Title: Re: permit for next year
Post by: billythekidrock on December 13, 2008, 10:22:04 PM: Quote from: bucklucky on December 13, 2008, 08:30:28 PM
Quote from: Hohriverrunner on December 13, 2008, 06:32:21 PM
WELL, IF IT WAS ME I'D PUT IN FOR THE MATHENY OR CLEARWATER..THEY ONLY GIVE TWO TAGS BUT YOU GOT IT TO YOURSELF.

You forgot about the Indians.... :dunno:

I agree, too many tribal hunters. But the CW would be a better option then Matheny. More huntable areas in CW.