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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Igor on June 12, 2015, 11:11:54 AM

Title: Goose Prairie bull permit
Post by: Igor on June 12, 2015, 11:11:54 AM: Well, my son got drawn for the any bull Goose Prairie modern firearm permit. Goose Prairie is the Nile and Bumping units.

We have never hunted that area and I'm looking for advice, tips, etc. on those two units.

I'm not asking for specifics on your favorite honey holes, just some help on where to start our scouting before the season starts (Oct 26 - Nov 8).

You can PM me if you like.

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Goose Prairie bull permit
Post by: Naches Sportsman on June 13, 2015, 09:21:09 PM: Great tag to have, but a big area to learn if you have never spent time in the units. I would suggest taking multiple three day weekends and really pounding the dirt hard.
Title: Re: Goose Prairie bull permit
Post by: hunt4life on June 13, 2015, 09:29:31 PM: Always wounder why people put in for bull hunts and don't know a thing about it????
Title: Re: Goose Prairie bull permit
Post by: Igor on June 13, 2015, 09:45:21 PM: And I always wonder (it's "wonder" by the way) why some people have to stick their noses in other people's business, when they have nothing constructive to contribute.
Title: Re: Goose Prairie bull permit
Post by: Ridgerunner on June 13, 2015, 09:46:01 PM: Great advice given, big area, very good elk country, go spend a weekend driving, glassing, finding a couple areas you like and then come back multiple times and learn them so when the season hits you will be ready to go. No magic or secret spot in those units, just lots of elk and elk country.
Title: Re: Goose Prairie bull permit
Post by: MtnMuley on June 13, 2015, 11:33:05 PM: Can't think of a better summer getaway than hitting the hills and seeing new country.
Title: Re: Goose Prairie bull permit
Post by: Igor on June 14, 2015, 07:54:53 AM: Thanks to all of those who have taken the time to PM me with some scouting ideas.

We are planning a number of trips between now and elk season to familiarize ourselves with the
area and do some serious scouting.

We are looking forward to many hours of exploring new hunting grounds !!
Title: Re: Goose Prairie bull permit
Post by: jeffitz on June 14, 2015, 08:29:48 AM: Sounds like fun ! Congrats on the draw,should be an awesome hunt
Title: Re: Goose Prairie bull permit
Post by: bench beast on June 14, 2015, 04:34:35 PM: Congrats , great tag to have . Pm me and I'll get you my phone number
Title: Re: Goose Prairie bull permit
Post by: jim113/wa on June 14, 2015, 05:33:56 PM: go up to clover springs
Title: Re: Goose Prairie bull permit
Post by: Igor on June 15, 2015, 12:08:13 PM: One more hearty "Thank you" to the people who have responded with some advice to get us on our way,
as well as to those who are just giving us encouragement and wishing us well.

We already have our first scouting trip planned.........my son is so stoked !!!
Title: Re: Goose Prairie bull permit
Post by: Falcon on June 15, 2015, 02:39:37 PM: Igor

Love your attitude
Have a great hunt with your son.
Title: Re: Goose Prairie bull permit
Post by: crabcreekhunter on June 15, 2015, 08:18:08 PM: Hunting pressure high pushes them low into the dark timber.
Title: Re: Goose Prairie bull permit
Post by: dreamingbig on June 15, 2015, 08:44:27 PM: Quote from: Igor on June 14, 2015, 07:54:53 AM
Thanks to all of those who have taken the time to PM me with some scouting ideas.

We are planning a number of trips between now and elk season to familiarize ourselves with the
area and do some serious scouting.

We are looking forward to many hours of exploring new hunting grounds !!
go into the wilderness during July and August. Beautiful spot that time of year! 😄

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Title: Re: Goose Prairie bull permit
Post by: Igor on June 15, 2015, 08:55:07 PM: Quote from: dreamingbig on June 15, 2015, 08:44:27 PM

Quote from: Igor on June 14, 2015, 07:54:53 AM
Thanks to all of those who have taken the time to PM me with some scouting ideas.

We are planning a number of trips between now and elk season to familiarize ourselves with the
area and do some serious scouting.

We are looking forward to many hours of exploring new hunting grounds !!
go into the wilderness during July and August. Beautiful spot that time of year! 😄

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I'm looking at the William O. Douglas Wilderness Area on some topo maps right now. I assume that
Rattlesnake Creek is aptly named............................
Title: Re: Goose Prairie bull permit
Post by: Quackwhacker on June 15, 2015, 09:21:46 PM: I imagine there are a few snakes around the rocky areas down low but our camp has never seen any up high on the creek.
Good luck on the hunt. It's beautiful country.

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Title: Re: Goose Prairie bull permit
Post by: Naches Sportsman on June 15, 2015, 09:38:25 PM: Mainly the snakes are along dry ridge (nile side of rattlesnake creek) and from the DNR/USFS border down. The home owners down along the creek kill quite a few every year. You don't need to worry about them on yur hunt.
Title: Re: Goose Prairie bull permit
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 15, 2015, 09:55:41 PM: Quote from: Naches Sportsman on June 15, 2015, 09:38:25 PM
Mainly the snakes are along dry ridge (nile side of rattlesnake creek) and from the DNR/USFS border down. The home owners down along the creek kill quite a few every year. You don't need to worry about them on yur hunt.
Not completely true. I've ran into several above 4k :yike: