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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: WAElkhunter89 on August 08, 2015, 04:10:37 PM

Title: Is it hunting season yet?!? Peaches Ridge help?
Post by: WAElkhunter89 on August 08, 2015, 04:10:37 PM: Being that it's 0340 here in Afghanistan I have nothing better to do than to browse this forum and count down the days till I come home/the start of hunting season. Luckily, I got drawn for a Peaches Ridge bull tag during modern firearm. Unlucky part, I've never even hunted the area, always stuck to 340/342. I guess I must have been so excited this year I accidentally made Peaches Ridge my first selection and the Observatory my second, and wouldn't you know it I got drawn. I have received a few messages from friendly folks willing to share some information on this area, but I would greatly appreciate any and all help anyone is willing to provide. I've waited 10 years to finally draw this tag, and yet when I do, I do for an area that I've never hunted before. Thanks for taking the time to read and hope to hear from some of you.
Title: Re: Is it hunting season yet?!? Peaches Ridge help?
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 08, 2015, 06:07:38 PM: Quote from: WAElkhunter89 on August 08, 2015, 04:10:37 PM
Being that it's 0340 here in Afghanistan I have nothing better to do than to browse this forum and count down the days till I come home/the start of hunting season. Luckily, I got drawn for a Peaches Ridge bull tag during modern firearm. Unlucky part, I've never even hunted the area, always stuck to 340/342. I guess I must have been so excited this year I accidentally made Peaches Ridge my first selection and the Observatory my second, and wouldn't you know it I got drawn. I have received a few messages from friendly folks willing to share some information on this area, but I would greatly appreciate any and all help anyone is willing to provide. I've waited 10 years to finally draw this tag, and yet when I do, I do for an area that I've never hunted before. Thanks for taking the time to read and hope to hear from some of you.
Or you were drawn and all Observatories had been taken..
It is a random draw...

I wish I could help, Thank you for your service.
Title: Re: Is it hunting season yet?!? Peaches Ridge help?
Post by: Naches Sportsman on August 08, 2015, 06:18:10 PM: When will you be back in washington? I could pm you a few areas but you will have to do the scouting.
Title: Re: Is it hunting season yet?!? Peaches Ridge help?
Post by: WAElkhunter89 on August 08, 2015, 07:11:21 PM: Quote from: Naches Sportsman on August 08, 2015, 06:18:10 PM
When will you be back in washington? I could pm you a few areas but you will have to do the scouting.

I will be back around the middle of October.
Title: Re: Is it hunting season yet?!? Peaches Ridge help?
Post by: hunterofelk on August 09, 2015, 07:12:52 AM: This summer being so dry, you probably drew a better permit. Closer to the crest of the cascades you will find the most elk sign. A lack of bull elk will not be a problem, just finding some avenues of sight to see them will be difficult. Very thick with trees. If you can get in the country a few days to a week before opening day and scout it out, there is very good chance you'll switch to this gmu for the future.
Title: Re: Is it hunting season yet?!? Peaches Ridge help?
Post by: nick26 on August 09, 2015, 07:31:13 AM: I drew the archery tag. I would be to let you know what I find in September.
Title: Re: Is it hunting season yet?!? Peaches Ridge help?
Post by: WAElkhunter89 on August 09, 2015, 09:39:51 AM: I appreciate the information fellas, means a lot for you guys to give a few tips and tricks.
Title: Re: Is it hunting season yet?!? Peaches Ridge help?
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on August 09, 2015, 09:43:43 AM: Quote from: nick26 on August 09, 2015, 07:31:13 AM
I drew the archery tag. I would be to let you know what I find in September.
that's the tag to have :tup: hopefully they are screaming :tup:
Title: Re: Is it hunting season yet?!? Peaches Ridge help?
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on August 09, 2015, 09:44:30 AM: Quote from: WAElkhunter89 on August 09, 2015, 09:39:51 AM
I appreciate the information fellas, means a lot for you guys to give a few tips and tricks.
good luck ..hope to see something big :tup:
Title: Re: Is it hunting season yet?!? Peaches Ridge help?
Post by: WAElkhunter89 on August 11, 2015, 08:32:47 PM: Quote from: BOWHUNTER45 on August 09, 2015, 09:44:30 AM
Quote from: WAElkhunter89 on August 09, 2015, 09:39:51 AM
I appreciate the information fellas, means a lot for you guys to give a few tips and tricks.
good luck ..hope to see something big :tup:

Thank you sir, much appreciated.
Title: Re: Is it hunting season yet?!? Peaches Ridge help?
Post by: White Pass Outfitters on August 12, 2015, 03:48:40 PM: First thing I want to do is thank you for your service. And then congratulate you on your tag it is a good one. Camp on bear gap road, then drive to the top of Chinook and hunt the crest to the fog city trail and then to camp. Its an all day hunt, but have taking a lot of bulls in that area. Stay safe and good luck.
KD
Title: Re: Is it hunting season yet?!? Peaches Ridge help?
Post by: WAElkhunter89 on August 12, 2015, 08:07:31 PM: Quote from: Kent Dinelt on August 12, 2015, 03:48:40 PM
First thing I want to do is thank you for your service. And then congratulate you on your tag it is a good one. Camp on bear gap road, then drive to the top of Chinook and hunt the crest to the fog city trail and then to camp. Its an all day hunt, but have taking a lot of bulls in that area. Stay safe and good luck.
White Pass Outfitters
KD

Thank you Kent, much appreciated. Are these areas clearly marked on a GMU map?