Post by: Astocks2622 on February 13, 2015, 07:19:54 AM
I'm looking for advice as far as differences in hunting elk in the Spring, & how to change up my calling. I know that bugles will be out of place in the spring, so I'm planning mostly on cow/calf location calls.
thanks for any help!
Post by: Tbar on February 13, 2015, 07:33:08 AM
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Post by: bobcat on February 13, 2015, 07:49:36 AM
Oh, and by the way, the first day of spring is March 22.
Post by: nwwanderer on February 13, 2015, 07:55:33 AM
Post by: bobcat on February 13, 2015, 08:00:18 AM
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Post by: Elkrunner on February 13, 2015, 11:15:45 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on February 13, 2015, 11:17:43 AM
I would be more worried about getting one and opening it up to a baby elk. I am not sure I would want to see that.
:yeah: :yeah:
Post by: Jonathan_S on February 13, 2015, 11:20:10 AM
I would be more worried about getting one and opening it up to a baby elk. I am not sure I would want to see that.
My dad shot a cow elk back in the 80s during a late damage hunt over by Buckley. Said the fetus was really disturbing and he wished he had shot a calf.
This is going to be a tough hunt :twocents:
Post by: Elkrunner on February 13, 2015, 11:21:48 AM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on February 13, 2015, 11:31:53 AM
Should be easy to find them down low (under 2000'). If it's on farm land it might be even easier. Than just play the wind and their eyes like you would any other time of the year to get in position. I probably wouldn't make a sound. You'll only give away your position.since the hunt is by turnbull elevation is of no concern. Its all flat for the most part. :chuckle: and good luck getting under 2000 feet there.
Post by: jstone on February 13, 2015, 11:34:06 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on February 13, 2015, 11:34:18 AM
Should be easy to find them down low (under 2000'). If it's on farm land it might be even easier. Than just play the wind and their eyes like you would any other time of the year to get in position. I probably wouldn't make a sound. You'll only give away your position.since the hunt is by turnbull elevation is of no concern. Its all flat for the most part. :chuckle:
I had to :chuckle: too when I read that thinking of the Cheney area.
Post by: Jonathan_S on February 13, 2015, 11:35:07 AM
Just my opinion they should not give spring tags out..
Just curious...why?
Also, remember Bobcat told us that Spring isn't until March 22nd :P
Post by: BULLBLASTER on February 13, 2015, 11:46:26 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on February 13, 2015, 11:54:37 AM
A november cow is pregnant just like a march cow is. The calf is just far more developed into late winter amd spring. Same end result if the cow is removed. I am not for or against these hunts because i dont kow the science there. I would be inclined to try and shoot last years calf thos as a personel preference. Just so i dont have to encounter a unborn calf.
Exactly, on all points.
Post by: luvmystang67 on February 13, 2015, 12:12:22 PM
A november cow is pregnant just like a march cow is. The calf is just far more developed into late winter amd spring. Same end result if the cow is removed. I am not for or against these hunts because i dont kow the science there. I would be inclined to try and shoot last years calf thos as a personel preference. Just so i dont have to encounter a unborn calf.
Unborn animals are fairly fascinating though... I mean its a little weird because you're not used to it, but its kind of a neat learning experience. :twocents:
On the farm we occasionally would cut open the uterus of a dying ewe (disease, dogs, old age, etc) and pull the lambs out to see if we could save them. Had about a 50% success rate (some of them were a little TOO premature).
Post by: Yankee on February 13, 2015, 12:26:20 PM
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Post by: moocher97 on February 13, 2015, 03:51:47 PM
Post by: Jonathan_S on February 13, 2015, 03:53:46 PM
Well if its an archery farmland hunt find where there feeding in the morning and evening and get in front of them transitioning back into the timber.
Much easier said than done in huge, open, flat land where the wind whips and changes direction on a dime.
Post by: Dan-o on February 13, 2015, 04:37:05 PM
I try not to second guess WDFW because they have a tough job to do and I assume there's a reason for it.
I wonder if these elk are fairly patternable this time of year in this situation (farm land)?
I've shot a few elk off farm land...... yummy.
Post by: trophyhunt on February 13, 2015, 04:42:21 PM
Post by: Bob33 on February 13, 2015, 04:45:48 PM
I just don't get why these damage control hunts are archery when it's open farm land? Why not just make it any weapon? When I do apply for a cow or meat hunt it's going to be a quick shot to the head. IMHO . I'd also be careful to make sure it's not a bull that had dropped his head gear, good luck.I believe this permit matches the tag of the hunter that draws it.
Post by: Curly on February 13, 2015, 05:04:57 PM
Probably the best instance for using the gutless method to remove the meat?Yeah. I was going to suggest that too.
Post by: Bob33 on February 13, 2015, 05:06:33 PM
I'd also be careful to make sure it's not a bull that had dropped his head gear, good luck.Why would he care about that?
Post by: 6haase6 on February 13, 2015, 05:18:11 PM
Post by: bobcat on February 13, 2015, 05:19:32 PM
I'd also be careful to make sure it's not a bull that had dropped his head gear, good luck.Why would he care about that?
That's actually a good point. If a bull is without antlers, it's legal with an antlerless permit, and no baby elk inside to worry about. Might be a better option than a calf- more meat. But then again, hunting with a bow, probably have to take what you can get.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on February 13, 2015, 06:11:06 PM
Good luck!
Post by: Eli346 on February 13, 2015, 06:18:25 PM
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Post by: Bullkllr on February 13, 2015, 08:19:21 PM
Two Fer ! Bring the crock pot !
They'd make him buy another tag.
Post by: hogslayer on February 13, 2015, 08:41:04 PM
Post by: Jonathan_S on February 13, 2015, 08:54:13 PM
You could always close your eye's to.
Good call
Post by: RockChuck on February 14, 2015, 07:02:54 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 14, 2015, 03:22:57 PM
i didn't think it was legal to kill a bull w/out antlers on a cow hunt, guess I'm wrong. I personally would not want to kill a bull or buck w/out antlers, but that's just me.I'd also be careful to make sure it's not a bull that had dropped his head gear, good luck.Why would he care about that?
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Post by: Bob33 on February 14, 2015, 03:38:55 PM
There are no "cow" hunts. There are antlerless hunts. :tup:i didn't think it was legal to kill a bull w/out antlers on a cow hunt, guess I'm wrong. I personally would not want to kill a bull or buck w/out antlers, but that's just me.I'd also be careful to make sure it's not a bull that had dropped his head gear, good luck.Why would he care about that?
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Post by: groundhog on February 27, 2015, 01:18:49 PM