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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: frazierw on June 14, 2015, 09:17:13 PM

Title: Wenaha East Hunt
Post by: frazierw on June 14, 2015, 09:17:13 PM: I drew one of the modern Wenaha East bull tags this year. I have spent some time in the unit, and I'm really looking forward to the hunt. There is some beautiful elk country up there. The first scouting trip of the year can't come soon enough; I'm looking forward to spending some time in the woods with my dad and brother as well. I will make sure to share as much as I can as I prepare for the hunt. It's going to be a fun journey!!
Title: Re: Wenaha East Hunt
Post by: Harbor_hunter on June 14, 2015, 09:39:13 PM: :tup:
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Post by: Shawn Ryan on June 14, 2015, 10:16:58 PM: Great tag. Glad it went to someone who knows the unit. Have a great hunt with your family.
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Post by: frazierw on August 02, 2015, 09:56:03 PM: Heading up next weekend to do some scouting. Picked up a phoneskope so hopefully i'll have some pictures after it's all said and done. Looking forward to spending some time in the hills.
Title: Re: Wenaha East Hunt
Post by: JamesK. on August 10, 2015, 02:22:15 PM: I will be in there also this season but with an archery tag on my pocket. Cameras have been pretty productive so far. Can't wait! Good luck on getting a good bull!!

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Title: Re: Wenaha East Hunt
Post by: HoopsNHorns on August 10, 2015, 05:04:11 PM: I'll be in there also for the modern season. Maybe we'll cross paths. Good luck!

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Title: Re: Wenaha East Hunt
Post by: Webfoot on August 10, 2015, 08:18:24 PM: Good luck to you guys. Hope you have lots of help or pack animals to get your animal out.
I had the archery tag in 2012 and found that most of the elk are down in the holes.
Happy hunting.
John
Title: Re: Wenaha East Hunt
Post by: GameHunter1959 on August 10, 2015, 10:58:46 PM: Quote from: JamesK. on August 10, 2015, 02:22:15 PM
I will be in there also this season but with an archery tag on my pocket. Cameras have been pretty productive so far. Can't wait! Good luck on getting a good bull!!

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Lets see some camera pictures. Text me and call me if you need any help packing.
Title: Re: Wenaha East Hunt
Post by: huntnnw on August 11, 2015, 03:34:29 AM: Quote from: Webfoot on August 10, 2015, 08:18:24 PM
Good luck to you guys. Hope you have lots of help or pack animals to get your animal out.
I had the archery tag in 2012 and found that most of the elk are down in the holes.
Happy hunting.
John

There were 2 bulls over 340" hangin right by the road next to our camp almost daily when were there last year hunting mt view...easily accessible. I even tried telling a couple tag holders, but nobody would hunt them...we found lots of good bulls right near the road in the E unit.
Title: Re: Wenaha East Hunt
Post by: Duckslayer89 on August 16, 2015, 11:14:03 PM: Is this wenaha hunt really as good as everyone says it is? Seems like a lot of hype...
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Post by: coldsteel3d on August 17, 2015, 12:11:48 AM: Quote from: Duckslayer89 on August 16, 2015, 11:14:03 PM
Is this wenaha hunt really as good as everyone says it is? Seems like a lot of hype...

Yeah, it's ALL hype. I wouldn't waste more than 1 or 2 points on drawing it.
Title: Re: Wenaha East Hunt
Post by: Duckslayer89 on August 17, 2015, 12:32:35 AM: Quote from: coldsteel3d on August 17, 2015, 12:11:48 AM
Quote from: Duckslayer89 on August 16, 2015, 11:14:03 PM
Is this wenaha hunt really as good as everyone says it is? Seems like a lot of hype...

Yeah, it's ALL hype. I wouldn't waste more than 1 or 2 points on drawing it.
Wasn't asking for sarcasm I save my points and have BA spot I really don't wanna leave not sure why I even buy permits. Was just curious from people with experience there.
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Post by: huntnnw on August 17, 2015, 02:03:11 AM: Full of raghorns
Title: Re: Wenaha East Hunt
Post by: westernarcher on August 17, 2015, 12:55:42 PM: Quote from: Duckslayer89 on August 16, 2015, 11:14:03 PM
Is this wenaha hunt really as good as everyone says it is? Seems like a lot of hype...
Meanest nastiest steepest country you'll ever set foot in. Most people won't be able to effectively hunt it because of not being in proper shape. If a person has an ounce of 'that's to tough looking' then don't even apply. Nothing fun about it. But who said rewarding has to be fun. 😁
Title: Re: Wenaha East Hunt
Post by: Maverick on August 17, 2015, 04:04:06 PM: Unless you're in great shape and have horses or mules to pack in with dont bother applying for the wenaha hunts.
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Post by: AntlerHound on August 17, 2015, 04:17:40 PM: May not be so much hype after that fire up there gets done....
Title: Re: Wenaha East Hunt
Post by: huntnnw on August 17, 2015, 09:14:50 PM: That country is no joke and like mentioned if you dont have the will and in shape you wont be successful.
Title: Re: Wenaha East Hunt
Post by: Duckslayer89 on August 17, 2015, 11:07:07 PM: Ya we backpack into the alpine unit up around 6000 feet and pack our own elk out. I would never pay an outfitter. So I doubt my shape or drive is an issue like some of yours it sounds like.