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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Jrzbullelk on June 15, 2015, 07:01:35 AM

Title: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: Jrzbullelk on June 15, 2015, 07:01:35 AM: Hello I got the manastash muzzy cow tag and was wondering if there was anyone out there that could point me in the right direction at least to get started as I am not really familiar with the area, please pm me with the info that would be awesome and I would greatly apriciate it, thanks for looking :tup:
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: Labs07 on June 15, 2015, 07:07:19 AM: I drew the same tag.
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: Jrzbullelk on June 15, 2015, 07:17:31 AM: Well keep in touch Labs07 and we might be able to help eachother on our hunting quest, I will be mostly trying to get might dad a elk since he drew this tag too and he hasnt harvested an elk in over 25 years
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: sled on June 15, 2015, 07:24:05 AM: I'll be there also. Had the tag last year and struck out. Been hunting there 26 years.
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Post by: Jrzbullelk on June 15, 2015, 07:51:54 AM: pm sent
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: rtspring on June 15, 2015, 07:53:59 AM: Had the pleasure of meeting both labs07 and sled.. Good people.

I wish you all the best! If you hear a very loud scream over the ridge! Dont worry thats me.. BBD..
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: Jrzbullelk on June 15, 2015, 08:23:58 AM: I would also like to get any information on the LT Murry Wildlife area, i just want to know if that has any restrictions
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on June 15, 2015, 11:00:52 AM: One more from the Wenatchee valley with this permit. Unfortunately, I drew 4th choice and will be starting from square 1 like yourself.
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: TSLPE on June 15, 2015, 11:22:45 AM: 4 in our camp had that tag last year and we ate every one of them. None of us saw an elk in a week of hunting! Going back to modern this year. Hopefully be a little cooler!
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: Ddouble on June 15, 2015, 11:40:41 AM: Myself and a buddy both drew that tag aswell this year. Starting from scratch so at this point nothing to offer. I have never killed an elk so I'm really hoping to pop the cherry this year!
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: Labs07 on June 15, 2015, 12:46:39 PM: Well unless my boys go with me I will be solo this year for this tag so if anyone wants to join me I would welcome the company. If anyone wanted I have a 14 X16 foot wall tent with a stove that I would be happy to share with a couple of people. I usually camp in the campground but would be open to anyplace I can set up camp.
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: rtspring on June 15, 2015, 01:53:34 PM: Quote from: Labs07 on June 15, 2015, 12:46:39 PM
Well unless my boys go with me I will be solo this year for this tag so if anyone wants to join me I would welcome the company. If anyone wanted I have a 14 X16 foot wall tent with a stove that I would be happy to share with a couple of people. I usually camp in the campground but would be open to anyplace I can set up camp.

Heck I may come up! Whats the dates? Think we can do it again? Ha ha
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: Jrzbullelk on June 15, 2015, 02:37:41 PM: Well I'll be hunting with my dad for the first two days then on my own monday and tuesday so I might just take you up on that offer pm me your number so we can talk more please Labs07
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: sled on June 15, 2015, 09:13:32 PM: Quote from: rtspring on June 15, 2015, 07:53:59 AM
Had the pleasure of meeting both labs07 and sled.. Good people.

I wish you all the best! If you hear a very loud scream over the ridge! Dont worry thats me.. BBD..
. I have the multi season elk tag. I may hunt some archery. I'll be over the hill from you, but if I'm there I'll help you out if you make the call👍
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: sled on June 15, 2015, 09:17:47 PM: I already know that this year will be harder hunting than last. That said I'm sticking to the same plan as last year. Like everyone says steep and deep, with water. It's already so dry there.
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: Labs07 on June 16, 2015, 08:05:00 AM: The dates are 3-9 Oct. You are always welcome in my camp buddy!
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Post by: Labs07 on June 16, 2015, 08:05:42 AM: Bring a quad.
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: rtspring on June 16, 2015, 08:20:03 AM: Quote from: Labs07 on June 16, 2015, 08:05:00 AM
The dates are 3-9 Oct. You are always welcome in my camp buddy!

Keep in touch, I will try to come help you for a few days. I wil bring the Can Am 1000 quad for sure
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on June 16, 2015, 10:28:49 AM: I will be solo, White 2009 Dodge 1500 crew cab. I would hate for anyone to depend on me being there though, with my wife's health issues I may not show up, arrive late, or leave early - not exactly ideal for a hunt buddy!
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: Jrzbullelk on June 16, 2015, 10:58:33 AM: Well for sure I will be up there for at least the first four days of the season I will be driving a 03 white nissan frontier so if I pass you flag me down I'd love to talk to anyone :tup:
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 16, 2015, 11:09:36 AM: Quote from: DOUBLELUNG on June 16, 2015, 10:28:49 AM
I will be solo, White 2009 Dodge 1500 crew cab. I would hate for anyone to depend on me being there though, with my wife's health issues I may not show up, arrive late, or leave early - not exactly ideal for a hunt buddy!
Hey Beau, I will be across the road in the Colockum helping a buddy with his muzzy cow tag. If you are up there and need help with anything (like meat hauling) I won't be far away!
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: Mfowl on June 16, 2015, 11:40:21 AM: When you find your spot make sure you are in position and ready on opening morning! Other hunters will no doubt be in the same spot. You need to make the most of any chance you get! My buddy had this tag last year. We had no trouble finding elk prior to the season. The trouble was, as the last few days before the season passed, hundreds of hunters filed in and made camp with no regard for not molesting the elk prior to opening day. By opening day there were only a few left in the places we found them and they were run off first thing opening morning. It became a ghost town for elk after that. Good luck!
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on June 16, 2015, 01:33:20 PM: Quote from: Jrzbullelk on June 16, 2015, 10:58:33 AM
Well for sure I will be up there for at least the first four days of the season I will be driving a 03 white nissan frontier so if I pass you flag me down I'd love to talk to anyone :tup:
Will do for sure. I'll be making a few scouting trips, you are welcome to ride along!
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on June 16, 2015, 01:34:12 PM: Quote from: BLRman on June 16, 2015, 11:09:36 AM
Quote from: DOUBLELUNG on June 16, 2015, 10:28:49 AM
I will be solo, White 2009 Dodge 1500 crew cab. I would hate for anyone to depend on me being there though, with my wife's health issues I may not show up, arrive late, or leave early - not exactly ideal for a hunt buddy!
Hey Beau, I will be across the road in the Colockum helping a buddy with his muzzy cow tag. If you are up there and need help with anything (like meat hauling) I won't be far away!
Thanks Karl much appreciated! I'll take you up on that offer :)
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: Jrzbullelk on June 17, 2015, 01:12:47 PM: Pm me when you can and ill take you up on that offer for sure DOUBLELUNG :tup:
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: vandeman17 on June 17, 2015, 01:23:23 PM: I have a few honey holes in Manastash that should hold plenty of cows that time of year. PM me before you guys head up for your next scouting trips and I will give you a few spots to check out.
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on June 17, 2015, 01:31:07 PM: PM sent JRZ. Vandeman, much appreciated, will do.
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: Jrzbullelk on June 18, 2015, 10:14:10 AM: thanks vandeman17 ill get ahold of you when i get closer to that scouting time
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Post by: Jrzbullelk on June 22, 2015, 11:33:51 AM: still looking for more info everyone and thanks to those who have helped
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: vandeman17 on June 22, 2015, 11:35:57 AM: have you been out and scouting it at all yet?
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: welchy0505 on June 22, 2015, 12:13:33 PM: PM'd you.
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on June 22, 2015, 12:37:20 PM: Whatever happened to Muzzynbow?
They are some great people, usually camp near Gooseberry flats August-November.
They usually got a fairly good handle on where the elk are, especially after spending 90 days every year there.
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: Jrzbullelk on June 24, 2015, 12:35:40 PM: thanks welchy0505
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: Jrzbullelk on June 29, 2015, 01:21:40 PM: ill be heading over for my first scout trip in two weeks anyone else have anymore places or tips for me feel free to pm me thanks to everyone who already has :tup: :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: C-Money on June 29, 2015, 01:30:23 PM: Hey, if you guys could, please tie up a nice bull for me to tag on Oct 26th. Thanks!! :hello:
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: Jrzbullelk on July 20, 2015, 10:21:23 AM: Still looking for any info that may help, thanks to everyone that has pm'd me or posted already
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: dscubame on July 20, 2015, 02:17:18 PM: I ate that tag 13 years ago back before I knew what I was doing and back when I mistakenly hunted elk like Whitetail. Good luck to you I really enjoy that country.
Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: Jimmy33 on July 21, 2015, 10:46:26 AM: There are elk all over the place in that unit...I live in it. If you get yourself in an area where you can see some country first thing on the morning and last thing at night you might be able to figure out where they are bedding down. I hunt muzzy and it can be tough depending on the weather. I've never struck out hunting water where there isn't much and keeping an eye on hard to reach areas from afar and then planning an ambush once they are found. I know it sounds simple because it is. It just takes a lot of patience.

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Title: Re: Manastash Muzzy Cow Help
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on July 22, 2015, 03:51:25 PM: Quote from: Jimmy33 on July 21, 2015, 10:46:26 AM
There are elk all over the place in that unit...I live in it. If you get yourself in an area where you can see some country first thing on the morning and last thing at night you might be able to figure out where they are bedding down. I hunt muzzy and it can be tough depending on the weather. I've never struck out hunting water where there isn't much and keeping an eye on hard to reach areas from afar and then planning an ambush once they are found. I know it sounds simple because it is. It just takes a lot of patience.

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I agreed with almost all you said, except the water thing... :dunno: I must have just hunted the right areas. No shortage of water in area.