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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: white121 on March 10, 2016, 01:38:54 PM

Title: Quality bull special permits
Post by: white121 on March 10, 2016, 01:38:54 PM: I shot my first elk last year a cow in the untanum unit and aftet many yeats of ghost points I will have 10 quality bull points this year. I am not really looking for the huge trophy just want to get decent bull if I get drawn. Just wondering where you would recommend for a decent chance at a decent bull. I've hunted all over the state just not for elk all that much and want to give it a serious shot.
Title: Re: Quality bull special permits
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on March 10, 2016, 01:42:30 PM: Colockem.
Title: Re: Quality bull special permits
Post by: The Gobble-stopper on March 10, 2016, 02:10:58 PM: I have hunted in about half the units in WA, and I wouldn't see any problem getting a bull. If you know anything about hunting and shooting and get drawn for a quality tag. I know others would disagree.
Title: Re: Quality bull special permits
Post by: kirkl on March 10, 2016, 02:14:45 PM: Peaches, Colokum, rimrock, cowiche, manashtash, bethel, goose prairie all good units if your just looking for a bull.
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Post by: white121 on March 10, 2016, 02:20:21 PM: Thanks for the input. I've hunted peaches ridge and bethel ridge and always heard colockum is good
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Post by: X-Force on March 10, 2016, 02:23:44 PM: Rifle, archery or ML? do you want a serious shot of drawing a tag? Two things I would do.

1) Study this http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,148317.msg1967983.html#msg1967983 (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,148317.msg1967983.html#msg1967983) You will get an idea of what your draw odds are per permit

2) Compare your draw odds to success odds http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/2014/reports/elk_hunt_name.php (http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/2014/reports/elk_hunt_name.php)

10 points for quality elk permits in this state is a good start but you could be waiting a while... Im in the same boat.
Title: Re: Quality bull special permits
Post by: white121 on March 10, 2016, 02:53:27 PM: Modern firearm and I know it's not a guaranteed draw but hey I got my moose last year with 4 points. Whether I get drawn or not I still need to pick units to go for.
Title: Re: Quality bull special permits
Post by: Ridgerunner on March 10, 2016, 03:26:06 PM: It's all luck! Some good units were mentioned with what you want to get out of the hunt, I drew a bull tag with 10 points last year and was surprised for sure. You just never know.
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Post by: jeffitz on March 12, 2016, 07:13:23 AM: Moose with 4pts ! Wow
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Post by: Firedogg on March 12, 2016, 07:29:46 AM: Unless you are in top knotch perfect shape don't put in for "Watershed", not even ad a secondary choice. That hell hole will kick your ass.
Title: Re: Quality bull special permits
Post by: trophyhunt on March 12, 2016, 07:56:24 AM: Quote from: Firedogg on March 12, 2016, 07:29:46 AM
Unless you are in top knotch perfect shape don't put in for "Watershed", not even ad a secondary choice. That hell hole will kick your ass.
:yeah: unless you have horses and come in from the bottom, but even then it's work. And that later season could make the fog and weather a major problem.
Title: Re: Quality bull special permits
Post by: dvolmer on March 14, 2016, 09:43:28 AM: Quote from: kirkl on March 10, 2016, 02:14:45 PM
Peaches, Colokum, rimrock, cowiche, manashtash, bethel, goose prairie all good units if your just looking for a bull.
Amen to this. Good advice!
Title: Re: Quality bull special permits
Post by: White Pass Outfitters on March 14, 2016, 10:06:25 AM: Look for the units with the least amount of roads. By rifle season the bigger bulls are pretty much brushed up and by their self's. So either hope for snow or think steep and deep. Good luck on the draw.
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Title: Re: Quality bull special permits
Post by: JoeE on March 18, 2016, 06:51:02 PM: Quote from: trophyhunt on March 12, 2016, 07:56:24 AM
Quote from: Firedogg on March 12, 2016, 07:29:46 AM
Unless you are in top knotch perfect shape don't put in for "Watershed", not even ad a secondary choice. That hell hole will kick your ass.
:yeah: unless you have horses and come in from the bottom, but even then it's work. And that later season could make the fog and weather a major problem.

:yeah: :yeah: x10
Title: Re: Quality bull special permits
Post by: white121 on March 21, 2016, 09:56:55 PM: Far from excellent shape and thanks for all the input
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Post by: Bow tech hunter on March 22, 2016, 08:13:59 PM: Peaches ridge
Title: Re: Quality bull special permits
Post by: Mfowl on March 22, 2016, 08:45:33 PM: If your not set on a "trophy" bull, why not spend some time hunting the Westside where you can shoot a branch bull on a general tag. Maybe even a stud. You could continue to build points and when you get that trophy itch, you'd have points to back it up. :twocents:
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Post by: Maverick on March 22, 2016, 11:51:58 PM: Personally I think the muzzleloader hunts are the best. Bulls are still usually rutting. Archery would be fun too if you're an archery hunter. Peaches ridge or coluckum are both excellent units!
Title: Re: Quality bull special permits
Post by: greenhead_killer on March 23, 2016, 01:10:26 AM: Go where you are comfortable hunting and know the area. Sure some areas are known to produce great bulls, but most units hold a few gems. If you already know an area, pound it harder until you know it like the back of your hand. Will help make your success rate go up and you will not have the added pressure of finding new area and trying to learn it in a short period of time. Even the great units take a lot of work to produce a 380"+ bull. There is a reason they're tough to draw and why success is not 100%. Set a goal of what you want to kill, 340+, 300+, whatever you are after. Look what areas you already know and find out what a kill able bull is. If it fits your goal number, apply there. Unless you have a few guys throughout the state that can help with info and scouting, stick to what you know. Will make it a more comfortable trip with a lot less stress. Good luck.