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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Bullmeat on May 01, 2015, 07:05:53 PM

Title: Kapowsin elk
Post by: Bullmeat on May 01, 2015, 07:05:53 PM: This is the 1st year I've purchased the Hancock pass. Can I hunt for elk in there without a special permit? I'm an archery hunter. Kapowsin specifically. Meat hunter only.
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: Crunchy on May 01, 2015, 07:09:16 PM: Deer and bear cougar only
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: trophyhunt on May 01, 2015, 07:36:30 PM: No you cannot, but you are entered into a drawing for one of the best elk draws in the state. You have a 6 in 1,200 chance, good luck.
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: CAMPMEAT on May 01, 2015, 08:07:39 PM: Can you camp on Hancock ? I know you used to be able to when it was Champion.
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: Thehowler on May 01, 2015, 08:56:40 PM: Yes, they do sell camping permits to annual permit holders.
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: CAMPMEAT on May 01, 2015, 10:25:28 PM: Quote from: Thehowler on May 01, 2015, 08:56:40 PM
Yes, they do sell camping permits to annual permit holders.

There used to be about 6-7 spots only, on the entire 160,000 + acres. Still the same ?
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: grundy53 on May 01, 2015, 11:06:23 PM: Quote from: CAMPMEAT on May 01, 2015, 10:25:28 PM
Quote from: Thehowler on May 01, 2015, 08:56:40 PM
Yes, they do sell camping permits to annual permit holders.

There used to be about 6-7 spots only, on the entire 160,000 + acres. Still the same ?
I don't think there is even that many. Plus you have to pay an extra couple hundred bucks in addition to the $375 for the permit just to camp.
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: grundy53 on May 01, 2015, 11:08:54 PM: Quote from: trophyhunt on May 01, 2015, 07:36:30 PM
No you cannot, but you are entered into a drawing for one of the best elk draws in the state. You have a 6 in 1,200 chance, good luck.
Sadly that's still better odds than the state drawings.
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: 2labs on May 02, 2015, 12:25:49 AM: Quote from: grundy53 on May 01, 2015, 11:06:23 PM
Quote from: CAMPMEAT on May 01, 2015, 10:25:28 PM
Quote from: Thehowler on May 01, 2015, 08:56:40 PM
Yes, they do sell camping permits to annual permit holders.

There used to be about 6-7 spots only, on the entire 160,000 + acres. Still the same ?
I don't think there is even that many. Plus you have to pay an extra couple hundred bucks in addition to the $375 for the permit just to camp.

So you have to pay 575 ish to hunt and camp? 30 years ago I think it was ten bucks to hunt that jungle! Back then it was Champion and you got your tag at the store. Wow have things got sideways!
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: grundy53 on May 02, 2015, 12:36:02 AM: I guess they lowered the price for the camping permit. It's now a hundred bucks. So $475 to hunt and camp there. And you most likely can't hunt elk.... I still love it there. :chuckle:
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Post by: 2labs on May 02, 2015, 12:43:22 AM: I did too, was a young guy then. It was a lot of fun. More of a party/camping trip. We did always have some nice blackies hanging thou.
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: justyhntr on May 02, 2015, 05:46:33 AM: Recreational access is closed during elk season , only the people that drew the elk tag have access during the season .
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: trophyhunt on May 02, 2015, 07:02:36 AM: Quote from: grundy53 on May 01, 2015, 11:08:54 PM
Quote from: trophyhunt on May 01, 2015, 07:36:30 PM
No you cannot, but you are entered into a drawing for one of the best elk draws in the state. You have a 6 in 1,200 chance, good luck.
Sadly that's still better odds than the state drawings.
I agree with you. I'm not buying the pass this year, the deer hunting just isn't what it has been for me and that 375.00 will buy my late deer OTC tag in Idaho. The ONLY reason I would consider buying it in the future is for that elk draw. Charging extra for the camping pass is a joke.
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: cem3434 on May 03, 2015, 08:50:55 PM: Quote from: trophyhunt on May 02, 2015, 07:02:36 AM
Quote from: grundy53 on May 01, 2015, 11:08:54 PM
Quote from: trophyhunt on May 01, 2015, 07:36:30 PM
No you cannot, but you are entered into a drawing for one of the best elk draws in the state. You have a 6 in 1,200 chance, good luck.
Sadly that's still better odds than the state drawings.
I agree with you. I'm not buying the pass this year, the deer hunting just isn't what it has been for me and that 375.00 will buy my late deer OTC tag in Idaho. The ONLY reason I would consider buying it in the future is for that elk draw. Charging extra for the camping pass is a joke.

:yeah: The deer hunting has went downhill over the last several years. With the game reg changes this year, every button buck will get popped too. It will be like Vail with way worse deer numbers. I gave up two years ago on hunting in there because there are to make predators and the deer numbers are way down.
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: crowinghen on May 14, 2015, 06:06:42 PM: Any word on when the drawing is??
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: longwalker on May 14, 2015, 06:24:48 PM: Hot line said cut off to be eligable was may 10th so it should be any day now. Wouldn't suprize me if it was tommorow
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: JBar on May 14, 2015, 06:31:05 PM: Website said purchase by 5pm today to be eligible for the draw. Kinda pisses a guy off since we only have 6 days til wdfw permits are due.
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: longwalker on May 14, 2015, 06:46:19 PM: They must have changed it. I called the message today and it still said the 10th. I'm expecting my phone to ring any minute
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: crowinghen on May 14, 2015, 07:21:25 PM: Yep it does say must purchase by end of day today to be in the drawing - good news! Thanks
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: longwalker on May 15, 2015, 05:39:15 AM: Looks like a little better odds this year. Should only be 1000 names in the hat, about 200 permits still available :tup:
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: tgray on May 15, 2015, 03:06:29 PM: Just waiting for my phone call.....
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Post by: elk247 on May 15, 2015, 03:30:25 PM: Good luck guys!
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: tgray on May 15, 2015, 03:55:40 PM: A friend of mine was drawn, he got the call a hour ago
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: longwalker on May 15, 2015, 04:04:10 PM: Hopefully some guys that really know the place get it. So many of these tags get burnt on bulls during the rifle season that aren't a true representation of what that hunt should be
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: scottfrick on May 15, 2015, 05:10:56 PM: I know of 2 friends that drew it so far.
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: JBar on May 18, 2015, 09:08:04 AM: So who drew? Didn't see your name on the list long walker but no worries mine wasn't there either! :bash:
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Post by: Netminder01 on May 18, 2015, 09:13:41 AM: Congrats to those that got drawn! I have a pass so put me on a list to pack out meat.
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: longwalker on May 18, 2015, 09:31:56 AM: Quote from: JBar on May 18, 2015, 09:08:04 AM
So who drew? Didn't see your name on the list long walker but no worries mine wasn't there either! :bash:

That freakin draw is the biggest damn fix. Feakin jerks anyway... I'm not bitter
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: Brushbuster on May 18, 2015, 09:51:15 AM: We had 4 family members in the draw & I also was in for the Eatonville draw but no luck for us either! :bash:

Going up again tomorrow to help brother with his spring bear tag.
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: Firedogg on May 18, 2015, 11:39:29 PM: My phone must be broken, it didn't ring.

Looks like I am doing east side muzzy for spikes while hunting deer. Will be a strange year without my dad, might have to solo hunt this year.
Title: Re: Kapowsin elk
Post by: _DarkTimber_ on May 19, 2015, 07:06:47 AM: Family friend of mine got drawn this year for a bull tag, what a lucky guy

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