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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: nw_bowhunter on June 13, 2015, 08:29:18 AM

Title: Peaches Ridge - 1st archery bull tag..
Post by: nw_bowhunter on June 13, 2015, 08:29:18 AM: I drew peaches ridge archery tag. My first bull tag ever! Headed over next weekend to get a feel of the area. Looks like I better ramp up my training and More camping trips are in order. Can't wait.
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Post by: bowhunterforever on June 13, 2015, 03:10:37 PM: Congrats :tup: Good luck on your hunt
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Post by: jackelope on June 13, 2015, 03:11:33 PM: Congrats!
That will be a fun hunt. Keep us posted!
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Post by: jimmy z on June 13, 2015, 07:37:49 PM: That upper Tanneum a great area
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Post by: nw_bowhunter on June 14, 2015, 12:11:29 AM: Thanks guy! I'm looking forward to the challenge. Should be a fun exp
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Post by: Russ McDonald on June 14, 2015, 06:28:25 AM: Congrats

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Post by: MADMAX on June 14, 2015, 07:18:30 AM: congrats
I'll be over looking soon also
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Post by: nw_bowhunter on June 28, 2015, 09:54:34 PM: Got a good weekend of scouting in and had a chance to learn the area a bit more. Did see some elk, deer, lots of elk sign.. Old rubs and I assume in the coming months will start seeing more fresh rubs. On a side not had encounter with a cougar 20 ft way! :yike:

I have a lot to learn in this unit!

Will the orv traffic slow down by start of elk? Or are the elk just used to the high traffic areas?
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Post by: royalbull on June 30, 2015, 02:28:17 PM: Will the orv traffic slow down by start of elk? Or are the elk just used to the high traffic areas?
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if you are in the little naches unit orv traffic doesn't slow until it snows
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Post by: MADMAX on June 30, 2015, 04:20:47 PM: :yeah:

But the elk dont care
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Post by: D-Rock425 on June 30, 2015, 04:42:32 PM: Elk will start shedding velvet mid August if I remember correctly.
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Post by: scoutdog346 on June 30, 2015, 05:29:08 PM: The elk dont care that much about the orv traffic in that area but i have noticed the less traffic the more i see. If u ask me because its a simi. new area for u i think u should make 2 back up spots. Have 2 spots only a 20min walk from the road with a 1/2 of a 50lbs salt lick at both spots. Make a blind 50yards away from the salt and were u think the elk wont come out from. Obviously do it next to a game trial. That way u have 2 spots that u can get to fast and easy just incase u get a late start that morning or evening or just because u been busting ur butt for 3 days straight and ur back hurts and need one day day off or somthing. U can call it old trusty or somthing lol. Have one spot u think would b good for a morning sitting spot and one for a evening hunt. If ur lucky find a spot that seems a little cooler then most areas due to the dence canopy above or somthing. That way when u r feeling like its too hot for he elk to come out in the middle of the day u can go to that spot and feel confident that ur sitting in a good spot. But actually that tag is so good i think u wont need the elk to come to u and u wont need a back up spot becouse u will know where the elk r at all times amd they will b everywhere. Happy hunting.
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Post by: MADMAX on July 01, 2015, 12:42:48 PM: I hope the any bull archery tag is that good
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Post by: nw_bowhunter on August 10, 2015, 08:20:17 AM: After multiple scouting trips to learn the area, possible camping spots, seeing plenty of cows, finally on Saturday I found 3 different bulls. 2 of them were in an area where I felt there should be bulls and the 3rd was in a new area. Been a fun adventure so far and I'm really enjoying it. Took the logging roads home through Stampede for a change. Driving I90 over gets boring. On drive home stopped and picked some huckleberries. Wife said she is going to make something with them. Sure it will be good!

I did hang two trail cams in an area where I feel should be productive. Will check them in a few weeks.
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Post by: nw_bowhunter on September 03, 2015, 10:42:55 AM: Looking forward to this hunt! Can't wait to hear that first bugle and get after some elk
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Post by: Jonathan_S on September 03, 2015, 10:44:32 AM: Did you check your cameras from early August?

Good luck!
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Post by: nw_bowhunter on September 03, 2015, 11:01:18 AM: No late July and than moved in Aug but haven't checked for sometime. Have a few out so hoping to see some good stuff
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Post by: rtspring on September 03, 2015, 11:11:55 AM: Just some advice, no more scouting. Bulls are where they are now and will remain there until the season hits. The last thing you want to do is push them out of the spots you have checked a week before the season starts..

Find fresh elk sign on the opener, or keep logging boot miles. They are going to be singing like crazy on the opener!!

Good luck!
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Post by: nw_bowhunter on September 03, 2015, 11:21:03 AM: Will do- good advice. Only going up to get my camera and try to pick several options for camping.

Good luck to you RT
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Post by: nw_bowhunter on September 11, 2015, 09:22:55 AM: Leaving work at 11:30am and headed to Naches. Getting pretty darn excited now!
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Post by: Russ McDonald on September 11, 2015, 10:25:29 AM: Good luck. I am getting ready to head out in the morning.
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Post by: nw_bowhunter on September 11, 2015, 10:26:40 AM: Quote from: russ_mcdonald on September 11, 2015, 10:25:29 AM
Good luck. I am getting ready to head out in the morning.

Where are you headed Russ?
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Post by: Russ McDonald on September 11, 2015, 10:31:52 AM: Got some private land right around home to hunt on. Really lucked out hoping to finally get me my first elk :tup:. Man hope you connect with a nice bull. As you have seen on here there are some monsters in there.
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Post by: buckandbullminingco on September 11, 2015, 10:39:13 AM: Quote from: nw_bowhunter on September 03, 2015, 11:21:03 AM
Will do- good advice. Only going up to get my camera and try to pick several options for camping.

Good luck to you RT

Where ya camping at?
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Post by: stromdiddily on September 11, 2015, 11:05:43 AM: Quote from: russ_mcdonald on September 11, 2015, 10:31:52 AM
Got some private land right around home to hunt on. Really lucked out hoping to finally get me my first elk :tup:. Man hope you connect with a nice bull. As you have seen on here there are some monsters in there.

Good luck Russ!