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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: outdooraddict on April 18, 2015, 02:24:12 PM

Title: Hunter Ed incentive tag
Post by: outdooraddict on April 18, 2015, 02:24:12 PM: Well I'll let the cat out of the bag. I drew one of the 500 series elk tags as an instructor incentive tag. I know my post count isn't real high and people will have negative comments about the tag or me asking for help. But I'm really excited in facr to make matters worse. This will be my first elk ( hopefully). However here lies the problem...... I hunt the east side and have never stepped foot on hunting land on the west side. ( I was the last pick and this was the tag available). So yes I'm looking for information, tips, unit help, what to expect etc. I appreciate any knowledge shared. Feel free to pm me and we can discuss the hunt that way if you don't want specific info on the open thread. Thank you again in advance for any and all help
Title: Re: Hunter Ed incentive tag
Post by: Ridgerunner on April 18, 2015, 03:24:30 PM: Look at the early rifle seasons, you can get a big bull there. Congrats on the draw
Title: Re: Hunter Ed incentive tag
Post by: Dan-o on April 18, 2015, 04:26:05 PM: Congrats on the draw, and thanks for volunteering.

I can't really help you, but I hope someone does.

Post pics!!
Title: Re: Hunter Ed incentive tag
Post by: trophyhunt on April 18, 2015, 04:58:42 PM: What are your dates and restrictions on your hunt, there are some good units you have access to!
Title: Re: Hunter Ed incentive tag
Post by: outdooraddict on April 18, 2015, 09:59:19 PM: As long as there is an open tag, than I am able to participate too whether it's special permit or not. I just have to follow the rules ( archery,ml,rifle) with that open permit
Title: Re: Hunter Ed incentive tag
Post by: ghosthunter on April 18, 2015, 10:23:46 PM: I Was drawn also. But the tags left were in region 4-5 and 6. For elk or deer. I passed on them this am.

Good luck.
Title: Re: Hunter Ed incentive tag
Post by: danderson on April 18, 2015, 10:37:36 PM: Congratulations on the draw, I had the 18th pick and drew any deer in any 400 GMU, the Stampede unit is only a 15 minute drive so I will be hunting there, might want to make contact with some other instructors on the site that know the areas for your hunt.
Title: Re: Hunter Ed incentive tag
Post by: Tbar on April 18, 2015, 10:46:05 PM: Quote from: ghosthunter on April 18, 2015, 10:23:46 PM
I Was drawn also. But the tags left were in region 4-5 and 6. For elk or deer. I passed on them this am.

Good luck.
You passed on a region 4 elk tag? :yike:
Title: Re: Hunter Ed incentive tag
Post by: bobcat on April 18, 2015, 10:48:44 PM: Quote from: Tbar on April 18, 2015, 10:46:05 PM
Quote from: ghosthunter on April 18, 2015, 10:23:46 PM
I Was drawn also. But the tags left were in region 4-5 and 6. For elk or deer. I passed on them this am.

Good luck.
You passed on a region 4 elk tag? :yike:

:yeah: Do you realize exactly what that tag is?
Title: Re: Hunter Ed incentive tag
Post by: ghosthunter on April 18, 2015, 11:05:16 PM: They were a mix of deer mostly and the elk tag that was left was 3 pt or better region 6. I have no intrest in that.
Region 4 was any deer.
Title: Re: Hunter Ed incentive tag
Post by: brew on April 18, 2015, 11:18:55 PM: you really need to contact me.....i can get you in touch with a guy that can drop camp you in the heart of masher bull country. he packed us in the east side of the pacific crest trail and the guy last year that had that same tag as you have killed a monster bull just off trail on the wet side...my buddy had that tag 2 years ago and killed a toad the first day.

bryan

360 280-3853
Title: Re: Hunter Ed incentive tag
Post by: M_ray on April 19, 2015, 11:42:35 AM: Quote from: Tbar on April 18, 2015, 10:46:05 PM
Quote from: ghosthunter on April 18, 2015, 10:23:46 PM
I Was drawn also. But the tags left were in region 4-5 and 6. For elk or deer. I passed on them this am.

Good luck.
You passed on a region 4 elk tag? :yike:

:yeah:
Title: Re: Hunter Ed incentive tag
Post by: dreamunelk on April 19, 2015, 12:31:47 PM: Quote from: M_ray on April 19, 2015, 11:42:35 AM
Quote from: Tbar on April 18, 2015, 10:46:05 PM
Quote from: ghosthunter on April 18, 2015, 10:23:46 PM
I Was drawn also. But the tags left were in region 4-5 and 6. For elk or deer. I passed on them this am.

Good luck.
You passed on a region 4 elk tag? :yike:

:yeah:

Again :yeah:

I will also add that you passed on a region 6 Tag? Maybe I am wrong. If I read correctly you could hunt during the quality elk permit seasons. I can think of a few GMU's on the west end that are guaranteed big bull. All you have to do is get out of your rig.
Title: Re: Hunter Ed incentive tag
Post by: Bob33 on April 19, 2015, 01:20:23 PM: Pergaps I may be wrong, but I thought he asked for help, not criticism.
Title: Re: Hunter Ed incentive tag
Post by: coachcw on April 21, 2015, 06:18:35 AM: congrats on the tag . good luck.
Title: Re: Hunter Ed incentive tag
Post by: M_ray on April 22, 2015, 09:04:27 PM: Quote from: Bob33 on April 19, 2015, 01:20:23 PM
Pergaps I may be wrong, but I thought he asked for help, not criticism.

I hardly think this is a harsh criticism and yes it is help ... once he realizes how hard it is to get some of these elk tags he is going to get why we are shocked he didn't choose one ;)
Title: Re: Hunter Ed incentive tag
Post by: High Climber on April 24, 2015, 09:14:22 AM: Should be a few good options... Pm sent
Title: Re: Hunter Ed incentive tag
Post by: rosscrazyelk on April 25, 2015, 04:32:10 PM: I have no knowledge of the 500 units but congrats on the draw and good luck