Post by: coldsteel3d on June 13, 2015, 07:46:46 PM
Post by: tonymoe on June 14, 2015, 07:04:26 AM
Good luck
Post by: SnakeEyes on June 14, 2015, 09:14:19 AM
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on June 14, 2015, 09:35:51 AM
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Post by: Magnum_Willys on June 14, 2015, 09:39:52 AM
Post by: .257mag on June 14, 2015, 09:53:19 AM
Post by: elkchaser54 on June 14, 2015, 11:48:35 AM
Post by: coldsteel3d on June 14, 2015, 12:43:12 PM
Post by: Branden on June 14, 2015, 04:30:14 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on June 14, 2015, 04:33:13 PM
I'm spending the $700 for drop camp when I draw that unit...... Hunt hard starting from deep....i think a drop camp is at the least a no brainier! Give yourself the best odds at killing a quality bull!
Post by: Branden on June 14, 2015, 04:37:41 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on June 14, 2015, 04:41:48 PM
I think the west is different then the east. The east is more remote so a drop camp makes sense. The west is pretty easy to day hunt. Also I believe outfitting is restricted to just the eastern edge of the unit if I remember correctly.you are correct, 100%. But I bet getting deep in that east side of the west wenaha would be epic. I have seen big Bulls in the easier walking areas by the watershed boundary, so it's not like you are in a bad area whatever you decide. I just love the idea of being dropped off in the backcountry away from people and having them pack out my meat.
Post by: coldsteel3d on June 14, 2015, 07:15:51 PM
Post by: SkookumHntr on June 14, 2015, 07:31:30 PM
Post by: Shawn Ryan on June 14, 2015, 10:23:21 PM
Post by: nwhunter on June 14, 2015, 10:32:18 PM
Post by: huntnnw on June 14, 2015, 10:38:58 PM
I have not hunted it, but mytopo.com allows you to design the map you want, prints it on water resistant paper, folded, for about $14.
Ive got some of those, nice maps!
Post by: huntnnw on June 14, 2015, 10:40:33 PM
Post by: coldsteel3d on June 14, 2015, 10:45:49 PM
Post by: coldsteel3d on June 14, 2015, 11:18:18 PM
Post by: buglebuster on June 15, 2015, 12:38:05 AM
Post by: huntnnw on June 15, 2015, 01:00:02 AM
Post by: RadSav on June 15, 2015, 02:45:17 AM
Here is a cool video on judging elk. I got most of them wrong! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7260859CCE2FB904
#1 and #11 I got WAY, WAY wrong! :DOH:
Post by: coldsteel3d on June 15, 2015, 10:15:06 AM
Post by: RadSav on June 15, 2015, 11:07:27 AM
I guess it doesn't really matter to me what he scores, I just want a bull that makes me freak out when he comes into bow range!
That's the one - FLOYIIING!!!!! :tup:
Post by: elkchaser54 on June 15, 2015, 02:32:18 PM
Post by: toyman2 on June 15, 2015, 03:09:21 PM
Realistic standards, have them and you will get a nice bull, it is good to dream and hunt hard for the dream bull just don't be so picky you miss out on a nice bull.
Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to hunt, also plan for a rest day within your hunting time.
Plan for the worst, glass a lot, put some miles under those boots. I have hunted the West a lot.
Post by: Duckhunter14 on June 15, 2015, 05:35:54 PM
Post by: coldsteel3d on June 15, 2015, 10:38:12 PM
Post by: Elkpiss on June 16, 2015, 09:20:28 AM
I plan on being there for the entire season and close to a week before hand if need be. If I get done early that's fine but I'll be ready for the whole season.
There are plenty of big bulls, Sure Set your goal but just have an awesome hunt.. Dude 0nce you start setting expectations your going to psych yourself out.. Ive seen grown men have tears of joy and tears of frustration in the Wenha.. A. Be in Shape.. B. Be Patient.. C.. Be Patient.. and you will get a nice bull.. Be prepared for the High's and Low's.. ITs hard to hold out.. 330 looks big when its close, really big..
Post by: coldsteel3d on June 16, 2015, 03:24:40 PM
Post by: toyman2 on June 16, 2015, 04:33:30 PM
Post by: 2MANY on June 17, 2015, 07:23:49 AM
having spent an hour or two in the elk woods with NWHunter in a couple different states I can honestly say I would listen with your ears wide open to him.
He knows the Wenaha and will give you straight up advice........................Period.
As far as what bull to shoot you must make sure you are happy and proud of your choice.
Some guys enjoy the hunt so much they would rather hunt till the last day unless they kill a monster. Other guys want to kill a bull no matter what. Only you can decide this one as you must live with your choices and everyone's critique of your choices.
Either way only take clean, ethical, kill shots.
No regrets.
If you become frustrated DO NOT TAKE IT OUT ON A LESSER BULL!!!
Cuss, yell, spin in circles, fall down, and shoot an arrow into a tree but do not shoot a dink in the bottom of mother natures hell hole.
My 2cents.
Post by: coldsteel3d on June 17, 2015, 08:44:45 PM
Post by: tonymoe on June 17, 2015, 08:57:56 PM
Post by: mtman on June 17, 2015, 09:08:44 PM
If the summer is really dry over there doesn't that have a big effect on how big they will get? I have heard when they have droughts the last few points turn out pretty weak?
Post by: coldsteel3d on June 18, 2015, 03:03:36 PM
Post by: AntlerHound on June 18, 2015, 05:00:01 PM
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on June 18, 2015, 05:27:04 PM
Here's a few photos from the unit... Last year.. Before season... Good luck!!! :tup:
I don't think any of those go over 350".
I'd still probably shoot that second one though.
;)
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Post by: jstone on June 18, 2015, 07:51:35 PM
Post by: coldsteel3d on June 18, 2015, 09:26:57 PM
Post by: RadSav on June 18, 2015, 11:56:57 PM
I'd still probably shoot that second one though.
Yep he's a freak. Best take him out of the gene pool just to be safe!
Post by: autodink13 on June 19, 2015, 05:39:52 AM
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on June 19, 2015, 11:01:17 AM
You'd have to be silly to pass on the second one id guess he's over 350. That first bull should get an arrow too imo
BTW, which brother are you? Ha!
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Post by: autodink13 on June 19, 2015, 02:59:06 PM
You'd have to be silly to pass on the second one id guess he's over 350. That first bull should get an arrow too imo
BTW, which brother are you? Ha!
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Brent
Did the winkface mean you were joking in your first post? U don't think that bull would go over 350 gross?
Post by: CoryTDF on June 19, 2015, 03:11:07 PM
I got my maps and it looks like I chose the right ones!
did you look at Mytopo.com? I bought maps from there when I had my Dayton tag 2 years ago. They were very good maps.
Post by: 3dvapor on June 19, 2015, 03:48:52 PM
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on June 19, 2015, 05:02:47 PM
You'd have to be silly to pass on the second one id guess he's over 350. That first bull should get an arrow too imo
BTW, which brother are you? Ha!
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Brent
Did the winkface mean you were joking in your first post? U don't think that bull would go over 350 gross?
To be honest I don't have enough experience to tell you one way or another.
But I would shoot him without regret.
That first bull would walk day 1.
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Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on June 19, 2015, 09:17:10 PM
That first bull and third bull look to be the same one don't they?
No.
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Post by: Shawn Ryan on June 19, 2015, 10:48:22 PM
Post by: AntlerHound on June 20, 2015, 07:33:44 AM
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on June 20, 2015, 09:24:50 AM
I'm pretty sure the second bull is around 360...comparing it to a few antlers I've found in the past.... :chuckle:
Maybe we can ground count him in a few months to be sure :)
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Post by: jackelope on June 20, 2015, 01:05:13 PM
Post by: coldsteel3d on June 20, 2015, 01:46:55 PM
Post by: Ccortez on June 20, 2015, 01:55:25 PM
I don't know for sure butI put that second in the 340's, pushing 350" but I just don't think he'd break the mark.
that's what I thought but then saw the date and if that's the true date he should be around the 350 mark when he is done growing
Post by: Chesapeake on June 20, 2015, 02:54:15 PM
Post by: coldsteel3d on June 21, 2015, 03:04:11 AM
I don't know for sure butI put that second in the 340's, pushing 350" but I just don't think he'd break the mark.
that's what I thought but then saw the date and if that's the true date he should be around the 350 mark when he is done growing
That is exactly what I was thinking.
Post by: coldsteel3d on June 21, 2015, 05:11:55 PM
Bull #2 is 350 all day. Beauty. He's a shooter. Most folks, me included, can't tell the difference between a 340 and a 360 bull. Especially when you're at full draw and they bugle and blow the hat off your head.
I will say this, the difference between a 340" and a 360" bull is only a little more than 1 1/2" on every point. That isn't very much when you have a rut crazed beast blowing snot and screaming in your face at 20 yards!
Post by: Mxracer532 on June 24, 2015, 09:45:15 PM
Post by: coldsteel3d on June 30, 2015, 10:38:25 PM
Post by: elkchaser54 on June 30, 2015, 11:36:18 PM
Post by: tonymoe on July 01, 2015, 06:53:58 AM
Has anyone heard if there are any fires over in the area?
I was there over the weekend, lightning storms Saturday night caused 4 different fire on the 64 road toward table rock. 1 was a lot bigger then the others. We about to call it in, but noticed the road was closed at the 46/64 junction and then the fire fighters were driving in.
I couldn't find any news on it, so was thinking they weren't big enough to report? Or the crew got it taking care of by Monday
"Fingers crossed"
Post by: coldsteel3d on July 01, 2015, 08:58:08 AM
Oh almost forgot, you could get lucky and see one of these bad boys roaming the woods in there. MOOOOOSE!!!!! just a baby one here tho
Yeah I actually saw a moose over there in the wenaha about 6 years ago, just a cow but holy crap she was huge. By far taller than the jeep grand cherokee I was in! She came out of the woods at a trot as we were driving down the road and she paced us about 6 ft from my window for 20-30 seconds. It was pretty cool!
Post by: coldsteel3d on July 01, 2015, 09:00:08 AM
Has anyone heard if there are any fires over in the area?
I was there over the weekend, lightning storms Saturday night caused 4 different fire on the 64 road toward table rock. 1 was a lot bigger then the others. We about to call it in, but noticed the road was closed at the 46/64 junction and then the fire fighters were driving in.
I couldn't find any news on it, so was thinking they weren't big enough to report? Or the crew got it taking care of by Monday
"Fingers crossed"
I heard rumor of four fires over there, didn't know how big and I was really hoping it wasn't true.
Post by: Daytonite on July 01, 2015, 09:31:02 AM
Post by: toyman2 on July 01, 2015, 03:08:09 PM
Post by: 2MANY on July 02, 2015, 08:20:30 AM
Dat gonna grow some big horn.