Post by: scoutdog346 on May 30, 2017, 12:12:40 PM
Post by: highside74 on May 30, 2017, 12:44:04 PM
Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on May 30, 2017, 12:49:27 PM
Post by: grundy53 on May 30, 2017, 12:57:53 PM
I thought you had to draw an elk tag to hunt hancock land?You're thinking of their Kapowsin tree farm.
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Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on May 30, 2017, 01:05:01 PM
I thought you had to draw an elk tag to hunt hancock land?You're thinking of their Kapowsin tree farm.
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so you dont need to purchase a pass to hunt that side then ?
Post by: grundy53 on May 30, 2017, 01:08:25 PM
I thought you had to draw an elk tag to hunt hancock land?You're thinking of their Kapowsin tree farm.
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so you dont need to purchase a pass to hunt that side then ?
Yes you do. But you Hancock doesn't do an elk drawing for that tree farm. Only the Kapowsin and Eatonville farms.
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Post by: JoeE on May 30, 2017, 01:13:26 PM
Post by: Falcon on May 30, 2017, 01:15:36 PM
Hunt the ski slopes. And don't over look Hancock land. There is a few spots I'll point you to in Hancock if you draw. Ive had the tag twice. 1st year I hunted Hancock and the ski slopes, last year I hunted public land but not the ski slopes. If I were to draw again I would go into Hancock again.
How did you do on your 2 hunts?
Post by: Falcon on May 30, 2017, 01:24:10 PM
Bulls. Goal was a mature 6 point and I blew my 1 stock so
I had tag soup. No regrets. Had a great time in the woods.
Lots of elk in the crystal area. I also like the washed out road section
Of the west fork white river drainage. Of course if there a bunch of
Snow buck creek, huckleberry ridge are great bets. I also had
The pass. Wouldn't go that route again. Plenty of elk in that unit
For a guy who is willing to burn some boot leather👊
Post by: highside74 on May 30, 2017, 01:42:30 PM
Hunt the ski slopes. And don't over look Hancock land. There is a few spots I'll point you to in Hancock if you draw. Ive had the tag twice. 1st year I hunted Hancock and the ski slopes, last year I hunted public land but not the ski slopes. If I were to draw again I would go into Hancock again.
How did you do on your 2 hunts?
1st year I was pretty new to archery elk hunting. Only 3 seasons in and I don't really count my first season. Had a giant less than 10 yards and made mistakes. Multiple other encounters but again I just didn't know enough to get it all put together.
Last year I killed a 5x5 on my 5th day after passing a bigger 5x5 opening morning and was into plenty of elk. I'm glad I didn't shoot that first one even though he was bigger he was miles from my rig.
Post by: scoutdog346 on May 30, 2017, 01:54:45 PM
Post by: Falcon on May 30, 2017, 02:24:25 PM
Hunt the ski slopes. And don't over look Hancock land. There is a few spots I'll point you to in Hancock if you draw. Ive had the tag twice. 1st year I hunted Hancock and the ski slopes, last year I hunted public land but not the ski slopes. If I were to draw again I would go into Hancock again.
How did you do on your 2 hunts?
1st year I was pretty new to archery elk hunting. Only 3 seasons in and I don't really count my first season. Had a giant less than 10 yards and made mistakes. Multiple other encounters but again I just didn't know enough to get it all put together.
Last year I killed a 5x5 on my 5th day after passing a bigger 5x5 opening morning and was into plenty of elk. I'm glad I didn't shoot that first one even though he was bigger he was miles from my rig.
I would call that a great couple of hunts :tup:
Post by: scoutdog346 on May 30, 2017, 02:38:24 PM
Post by: tgray on May 30, 2017, 03:40:27 PM
Post by: scoutdog346 on May 30, 2017, 03:50:03 PM
Post by: tgray on May 30, 2017, 03:54:45 PM
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on May 30, 2017, 03:56:07 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on May 30, 2017, 04:06:17 PM
I too thought it was hard to draw but after looking at the point spread by hunt category/choice it's not as hard as I thought for the muzzle bull tag. I have 17 bull points. I figure I have about a 20% chance and that's pretty good compared to the other tags.I had 21 points last year, didn't draw the muzzy, but Wdfw might like you?!
Post by: Falcon on May 30, 2017, 04:36:28 PM
I too thought it was hard to draw but after looking at the point spread by hunt category/choice it's not as hard as I thought for the muzzle bull tag. I have 17 bull points. I figure I have about a 20% chance and that's pretty good compared to the other tags.I had 21 points last year, didn't draw the muzzy, but Wdfw might like you?!
Jerry,
Why would you say that about your game dept? You're pretty much their poster child :IBCOOL:
Post by: highside74 on May 30, 2017, 04:41:55 PM
is there a good spot to hunt on the kapowsin border?
You draw and I'll answer that question with instructions. Prepare to hike is all I'll say.
Post by: trophyhunt on May 30, 2017, 04:49:58 PM
ha!! Whipping boy maybe!I too thought it was hard to draw but after looking at the point spread by hunt category/choice it's not as hard as I thought for the muzzle bull tag. I have 17 bull points. I figure I have about a 20% chance and that's pretty good compared to the other tags.I had 21 points last year, didn't draw the muzzy, but Wdfw might like you?!
Jerry,
Why would you say that about your game dept? You're pretty much their poster child :IBCOOL:
Post by: scoutdog346 on May 30, 2017, 06:13:16 PM
It depends a lot of the weather and snow level. Hunting up by the PCT can be great unless it's snowed in.
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on May 30, 2017, 06:13:44 PM
Post by: scoutdog346 on May 30, 2017, 06:14:49 PM
I saw that! u had more points then anyone! sorry man.I too thought it was hard to draw but after looking at the point spread by hunt category/choice it's not as hard as I thought for the muzzle bull tag. I have 17 bull points. I figure I have about a 20% chance and that's pretty good compared to the other tags.I had 21 points last year, didn't draw the muzzy, but Wdfw might like you?!
Post by: scoutdog346 on May 30, 2017, 06:24:31 PM
I had the spring bear tag once and man! is the kapowsin the best! I've never seen that many elk on the west side and with such a high bull to cow ratio.is there a good spot to hunt on the kapowsin border?
You draw and I'll answer that question with instructions. Prepare to hike is all I'll say.
Post by: plugger on May 30, 2017, 07:04:38 PM
Post by: Romulus on May 31, 2017, 07:24:00 AM
Post by: scoutdog346 on May 31, 2017, 09:48:29 AM
Not sure how you figure you have 20% chance of drawing this year....more likely have 20% chance of drawing it in next 5 to 10 years.I'm talking about the muzzy bull tag NOT quality. have u looked at the points spread by hunt choice and/or hunt name/ category?. I have 17 points. I understand there is the random/luck factor that messes it all %'s up.
I have developed an equation that has been validated by Out Door Central and wdfw.
just joking...lol.
Post by: beav1980 on May 31, 2017, 09:24:35 PM
Post by: scoutdog346 on June 01, 2017, 08:19:43 AM
Get in the best shape of your life is my advice!!r u saying that this hunt requires more effort and or energy then the average general season elk hunts and or special perm. hunts? if YES please elaborate in more detail and specifics on what ur refuring too please?
Post by: jackelope on June 01, 2017, 08:21:25 AM
Get in the best shape of your life is my advice!!r u saying that this hunt requires more effort and or energy then the average general season elk hunts and or special perm. hunts? if YES please elaborate in more detail and specifics on what ur refuring too please?
Look at the topo maps. It's big country.
Post by: tgray on June 01, 2017, 09:40:11 AM
All depends on where a guy wants to hunt. With a white river Hancock permit you could drive around all day every dayGet in the best shape of your life is my advice!!r u saying that this hunt requires more effort and or energy then the average general season elk hunts and or special perm. hunts? if YES please elaborate in more detail and specifics on what ur refuring too please?
Look at the topo maps. It's big country.
Post by: Greg Mullins on June 01, 2017, 06:26:31 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on June 01, 2017, 07:05:56 PM
Post by: scottfrick on June 01, 2017, 07:07:29 PM
Just drive into Buckley and go down Sheets Road at 530 any morning and look at those boys in the fields. That's were I'm going because I'm going to draw it myself lolWhat an exciting hunt :dunno:
Post by: geauxtigers on June 11, 2017, 09:53:14 PM
Get in the best shape of your life is my advice!!r u saying that this hunt requires more effort and or energy then the average general season elk hunts and or special perm. hunts? if YES please elaborate in more detail and specifics on what ur refuring too please?
It's more fun and you can see a lot more up in the alpine, my :twocents: anyway. Hunting that requires a lot of hiking over rugged ground. I did 30+ miles in a few days with my buddy last year, so yes get in the best shape you can
Post by: beav1980 on June 13, 2017, 12:29:41 PM
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Post by: Romulus on June 14, 2017, 02:26:53 PM
Post by: tgray on June 14, 2017, 05:19:49 PM
Focus on Scatter Creek flats .... T Gray and I have an old friend who had some good luck there in the past.....you wont need to be in shape....unless you don't have a permit........ : :dunno:Big bulls in that area!
Post by: tgray on June 15, 2017, 01:14:36 PM
Post by: scoutdog346 on June 15, 2017, 01:16:16 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on June 15, 2017, 01:30:07 PM
no....did u get anything?sorry man, you don't want it this year anyway, start date is as late as it gets.
Post by: tgray on June 15, 2017, 01:43:51 PM
no....did u get anything?buck deer tag for blues, that's it
Post by: jae on June 15, 2017, 06:56:04 PM
Post by: bowhunterforever on June 15, 2017, 07:13:00 PM
Looks like I will be driving around with my wife's Grandpa in the unit. He is in his 90s so we will not get to far from the road. Man can he shoot though, Old world war 11 Marine and he is still a hell of a shot. looking forward to driving him around again this year.Good luck to you guys :tup: Be sure to post pics and story if he gets one
Post by: Falcon on June 17, 2017, 09:26:34 PM
Looks like I will be driving around with my wife's Grandpa in the unit. He is in his 90s so we will not get to far from the road. Man can he shoot though, Old world war 11 Marine and he is still a hell of a shot. looking forward to driving him around again this year.
Hope for a good early snow storm. The buck creek flats and huckleberry ridge will be prime :tup:
Post by: tjsr61 on July 12, 2017, 03:48:53 PM
Post by: Tbar on July 12, 2017, 03:55:50 PM
My buddy drew an archery tag for this unit this year. Was looking at going into Big Crow Basin. Any input? ThanksIsn't big crow in 342?
Post by: tjsr61 on July 12, 2017, 04:08:34 PM
Post by: scoutdog346 on July 22, 2017, 05:00:49 PM
big crow is not 342 i think its in GMU 346 and 346 is on the border of White River.My buddy drew an archery tag for this unit this year. Was looking at going into Big Crow Basin. Any input? ThanksIsn't big crow in 342?