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Post by: Bullkllr on June 13, 2015, 03:10:53 PM
If you're planning in coming off from the west end Weyco is charging $160 land access fee, and they're only selling 5000 permits.
Is that even possible? There's miles of private land in the lakes area between Weyerhaueser and the monument.
The Norway Pass elk area really only has a couple possible access points, and they are well known.
Post by: jackelope on June 13, 2015, 03:14:28 PM
That's cool...I hope you guys share your stories and pictures with the forum. Good luck to all.
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Post by: andrew_in_idaho on June 14, 2015, 05:51:05 AM
It sounds like if there's 3 permits, all 3 permit holders are huntwa members.Is there another thread or are you telling us you drew jackelope because I only see 2 guys saying they have the tag
That's cool...I hope you guys share your stories and pictures with the forum. Good luck to all.
Post by: sirmissalot on June 14, 2015, 06:39:50 AM
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Post by: CNELK on June 14, 2015, 09:17:08 AM
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Post by: SI Eagle on June 15, 2015, 09:06:58 AM
If you're planning in coming off from the west end Weyco is charging $160 land access fee, and they're only selling 5000 permits.. I have backpacked in there since before the mountain blew, anything off the trail can get very rugged.
You don't need that to access any of the unit. You will be wasting your money. There is no way into that unit through Weyco land. You come off Coldwater Lake or through the monument. No key needed to get in there. It's a fun hunt but if you're not in shape for it it will ruin it for you. Been in there numerous times and know it well but is not the easiest hunt you will ever have. Maybe the most rewarding though.
Post by: Dr. Death on June 15, 2015, 09:11:49 AM
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Post by: jackelope on July 14, 2015, 05:22:23 PM
There is literally no right or wrong answer!!! Every inch of that area will have elk, its just a matter of preference of what you want to make it. Foot traffic means nothing back there, there are only a couple of tags and 90% of the "foot traffic" is from bird watchers, hikers, and day campers that wont get off the trail and certainly wont go off trail enough to mess with the elk!!! I would come in from all 3 access points during your scouting and then just decide what will be easier for you once your bull is down!! The access point is a mute point until you have an area you want to hunt. I wouldn't recommend coming in from Norway Head if you plan to hunt Black Mountain!! And I wouldn't come in from Coldwater if you want to hunt around Grizzly!! So, the question I think we need to know from you is where are u planning to actually hunt? Also, what kind of experience are u looking for? Are u looking to just fill a tag? Do you want to put in days of hunting and try for a giant? How much pain are u willing to endure for the bull you want?
Are there giants in there? What kind of bull is considered a giant with that permit?
250" 280" 350" ??
Post by: Labredog on July 14, 2015, 08:42:53 PM
Post by: furbearer365 on July 14, 2015, 09:43:34 PM
There is literally no right or wrong answer!!! Every inch of that area will have elk, its just a matter of preference of what you want to make it. Foot traffic means nothing back there, there are only a couple of tags and 90% of the "foot traffic" is from bird watchers, hikers, and day campers that wont get off the trail and certainly wont go off trail enough to mess with the elk!!! I would come in from all 3 access points during your scouting and then just decide what will be easier for you once your bull is down!! The access point is a mute point until you have an area you want to hunt. I wouldn't recommend coming in from Norway Head if you plan to hunt Black Mountain!! And I wouldn't come in from Coldwater if you want to hunt around Grizzly!! So, the question I think we need to know from you is where are u planning to actually hunt? Also, what kind of experience are u looking for? Are u looking to just fill a tag? Do you want to put in days of hunting and try for a giant? How much pain are u willing to endure for the bull you want?
Are there giants in there? What kind of bull is considered a giant with that permit?
250" 280" 350" ??
By "giant" im referring to "relative" for that area, just like every other unit!!! A Margaret giant is not a Blues giant. By giant im talking 300-320, remember, these are westside Rosies, not the 380-400 Blues bulls you are accustomed to getting pics of Jackelpoe!! :chuckle: :chuckle: Yes, the bulk are 220-280 5x5s, but if you know where to go, there is a 300 class bull or two to be had!!! I saw 3 bulls last year that would make the mark, but when hunting by yourself and youre already 9 miles in, tacking on the other couple of miles to get to them just isn't doable!! But, they are there
Post by: jackelope on July 14, 2015, 09:53:23 PM
Post by: furbearer365 on July 14, 2015, 10:11:30 PM
Ok thanks. I was more or less just curious what type of bulls a guy could expect to find in there. It wasn't a challenge or anything. I had a pretty good idea what type Bulls were there. Just wondered what was considered a giant for that hunt. Thanks.
:tup: :tup: For sure, I got what you were saying!! Ive always had the thought that every unit has it own version of a giant!!! I try not lump elk as a whole because its just not fair to put a Margaret bull in the same category as say, a blues bull, as far as score is considered, its just not comparable!! Or even state to state for that matter, a Washington giant is not a Utah giant!! So basically just referring to what the Margarets version of a giant would be!! These tag holders should have an absolute blast in there, especially since the tag is later than the general in the Margaret, it should push even more elk back into that country!!! :tup: :tup:
Post by: Dr. Death on July 20, 2015, 12:15:19 PM
Post by: sirmissalot on September 30, 2015, 12:34:16 PM
We did see one bull that was what I would definitely put in the giant category for that area, he was a good distance away but he would for sure pass the 300 mark. Big fronts, 3rds and decent tops. He was of course in the neighboring unit though.
We are going to be camped at the bear camp for my girlfriends cow tag which opens the 17th, and will be there till she kills.
Let us know how you end up doing!
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I think it started today for archery?
Oh wow, I'm jealous. :drool:
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