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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: losdaddy7 on December 28, 2015, 12:48:08 PM

Title: Anyone been in YTC lately?
Post by: losdaddy7 on December 28, 2015, 12:48:08 PM: I'm heading over this week for another adventure in the YTC to fill a cow tag. Anyone been in there lately or seen the log books? Just curious what's been open as of late and if any elk has been spotted roaming Alkali. Any info would be appreciated.
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 28, 2015, 01:01:21 PM: Lots of snow so bring chains and stick to the main lines.
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Post by: LDennis24 on December 28, 2015, 01:20:08 PM: I have good reason to believe there may be elk on the northern end of the unit!
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 28, 2015, 01:27:50 PM: Quote from: LDennis24 on December 28, 2015, 01:20:08 PM
I have good reason to believe there may be elk on the northern end of the unit!
Could it be the giant flashing signs on rye grass that say watch for elk :chuckle:
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Post by: LDennis24 on December 28, 2015, 01:35:14 PM: That, and they were standing on the shoulder and the bluff to the South. :chuckle: A few were on the fog line in the median too when I came through early Sunday morning in the dark. They didn't even react as I drove past.
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Post by: BULLBLASTER on December 28, 2015, 01:38:31 PM: I always heard there weren't any elk on ytc... :dunno:

:chuckle:
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Post by: LDennis24 on December 28, 2015, 01:44:47 PM: Well not exactly... you see they. ah nevermind :chuckle:
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Post by: BULLBLASTER on December 28, 2015, 02:04:28 PM: Quote from: LDennis24 on December 28, 2015, 01:44:47 PM
Well not exactly... you see they. ah nevermind :chuckle:
Just a few that cross into badger pocket from the private land.
Title: Re: Anyone been in YTC lately?
Post by: coop2424 on December 28, 2015, 02:12:01 PM: Quote from: BULLBLASTER on December 28, 2015, 01:38:31 PM
I always heard there weren't any elk on ytc... :dunno:

:chuckle:

Probably isn't after you scared them out of there... :)
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Post by: King Krok on December 28, 2015, 03:44:27 PM: Was over the weekend before Christmas and filled my cow tag.
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Post by: King Krok on December 28, 2015, 03:47:56 PM: 2015 YTC cow elk
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Post by: losdaddy7 on December 28, 2015, 09:04:14 PM: Thanks to those who offered up info. :tup:

I'll post up the results next week.
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Post by: King Krok on December 29, 2015, 06:46:32 AM: Looking forward to hearing and seeing that you were able to fill your tag. Good luck!!!
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Post by: boneaddict on December 29, 2015, 08:57:20 AM: There are elk where there usually isn't any. This weather has really moved them. I suspect heavy tribal pressure as the snow has closed a lot of the roads down. Few are open. Should be a pretty easy hunt for you.
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Post by: BULLBLASTER on December 29, 2015, 09:39:37 AM: I'm guessing it wouldn't have been much trouble to find a cow even without the added extra elk.

Good luck losdaddy :tup:
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Post by: LDennis24 on December 29, 2015, 10:07:51 AM: Quote from: King Krok on December 28, 2015, 03:47:56 PM
2015 YTC cow elk

Nice big cow! Congrats!
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Post by: C-Money on December 29, 2015, 10:30:46 AM: Good luck!!
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Post by: King Krok on December 29, 2015, 02:27:53 PM: Thank you. It was a little tougher to find the elk when I was there, it took some time. But we pulled it off. Fun hunt that's for sure I enjoyed it.
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Post by: mhbrewster71 on December 29, 2015, 02:41:36 PM: Congrats!! I think I'm heading over there in the morning.
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Post by: losdaddy7 on January 01, 2016, 10:10:06 AM: After calling to verify the rec center was open today to get my card, I show up and they are closed. Bummer, no access today. Not looking good for meat in the freezer this year.

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Post by: PlateauNDN on January 01, 2016, 10:32:28 AM: They're open 8-4 or 6 tomorrow. I called and spoke with a lady to confirm yesterday and she said closed today.
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Post by: losdaddy7 on January 01, 2016, 10:49:24 AM: Thanks Plat. It's my 11 year old daughters first hunting trip with dad. At least we'll get the day tomorrow!

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Post by: King Krok on January 01, 2016, 01:35:47 PM: Right on, that should be a fun time at the very least.
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Post by: White Pass Outfitters on January 01, 2016, 02:11:06 PM: Lots of elk there now.
Good luck.
White Pass Outfitters
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Post by: losdaddy7 on January 01, 2016, 02:48:34 PM: Wow! It's going to be a sleepless night for my girl.

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Post by: King Krok on January 01, 2016, 03:30:50 PM: Wow, that's awesome. Would've been nice to see that and not have to work as hard as we did.
Title: Re: Anyone been in YTC lately?
Post by: losdaddy7 on January 03, 2016, 11:36:10 AM: It was a great day with my daughter, although we weren't able to locate the animals. We stuck to the main lines and didn't venture too far on the steep, snow covered side roads. Beautiful county in there, for sure.
Title: Anyone been in YTC lately?
Post by: King Krok on January 03, 2016, 12:51:27 PM: Yeah, I love it over there. Glad u had a great time with your daughter. She'll remember that for years to come.