Post by: Gentrys on June 15, 2017, 08:06:39 AM
Post by: washingtonmuley on June 15, 2017, 08:19:29 AM
Well, it's taken 12 years, but finally saw something other than "Not Selected" on my hunt application results. Headed to Goose Prairie for the firearm any bull elk hunt starting Oct 23rd. Was drawn in there back in 2003 and had a great hunt. If anyone got drawn in that area and wants to get out and do some scouting, let me know. I plan on spending a lot of time hiking up there this summer.I drew as well. Hit me up.
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Post by: washingtonmuley on June 15, 2017, 10:25:24 AM
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Post by: BoomWhop on June 15, 2017, 11:14:25 AM
Washingtonmuley that is a great speed goat pic in your avatar. I am on pins and needles for getting drawn in Wyoming this year for a chance at one.
Well, it's taken 12 years, but finally saw something other than "Not Selected" on my hunt application results. Headed to Goose Prairie for the firearm any bull elk hunt starting Oct 23rd. Was drawn in there back in 2003 and had a great hunt. If anyone got drawn in that area and wants to get out and do some scouting, let me know. I plan on spending a lot of time hiking up there this summer.I drew as well. Hit me up.
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Post by: hunterofelk on June 16, 2017, 09:07:44 AM
Post by: wstrnhntr on June 16, 2017, 02:33:24 PM
Would appreciate any beta I could get from folks that my know the area better though.
Post by: Gentrys on June 16, 2017, 04:19:44 PM
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Post by: Gentrys on July 14, 2017, 07:01:27 AM
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Post by: White Pass Outfitters on July 14, 2017, 07:18:52 AM
Post by: Naches Sportsman on July 14, 2017, 07:34:33 AM
Post by: Debark on July 14, 2017, 08:46:01 AM
Well, it's taken 12 years, but finally saw something other than "Not Selected" on my hunt application results. Headed to Goose Prairie for the firearm any bull elk hunt starting Oct 23rd. Was drawn in there back in 2003 and had a great hunt. If anyone got drawn in that area and wants to get out and do some scouting, let me know. I plan on spending a lot of time hiking up there this summer.My dad got drawn, hit me up if you still want to go cover some ground.
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Post by: Gentrys on August 14, 2017, 11:25:40 AM
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Post by: White Pass Outfitters on August 17, 2017, 07:43:31 AM
Wants pressure hits think steep and deep for your bigger bulls. JMO
Post by: dreamingbig on August 17, 2017, 03:19:32 PM
The only problem with setting cameras now is come rifle season odds are those bulls wont even be close to there summer range.Exactly. Which is why I asked.
Wants pressure hits think steep and deep for your bigger bulls. JMO
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Post by: jhausy on September 03, 2017, 02:54:05 PM
Just curious but why would you hang cameras now for the rifle hunt? Do you expect them to be in the same areas or are you just looking to inventory them?Just gives me a reason to go walk around in the woods. and who doesnt like seeing pictures of animals! Was up there the last couple days and had some decent animals on the cameras, just super smokey, couldnt see anything.
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Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 03, 2017, 09:15:29 PM
It might get closed on you. I would keep a eye out. Bummer if that happens
Post by: 7mmfan on September 04, 2017, 04:59:59 PM
I just read goose prairie is on watch for fire
It might get closed on you. I would keep a eye out. Bummer if that happens
Luckily that tag encompasses a huge area, so he'll have options. It would be crappy to have the area you've scouted pulled out from under you though.
Post by: dreamingbig on September 04, 2017, 07:58:38 PM
I just read goose prairie is on watch for fireAny idea how much they are thinking of expanding the closure? Is this because of the American River fire? 🔥
It might get closed on you. I would keep a eye out. Bummer if that happens
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Post by: Tbar on September 04, 2017, 08:27:36 PM
Come on rain!I just read goose prairie is on watch for fireAny idea how much they are thinking of expanding the closure? Is this because of the American River fire? 🔥
It might get closed on you. I would keep a eye out. Bummer if that happens
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Post by: Duckslayer89 on September 04, 2017, 08:38:50 PM
Post by: stackemup on September 05, 2017, 10:08:20 AM
Post by: Naches Sportsman on September 05, 2017, 10:27:40 AM
Post by: washingtonmuley on September 05, 2017, 10:30:58 AM
There evacuating bumping river road today just got the call from chinook pass outfitters. Are hunt is over :bash:What hunt did you have?
Post by: vandeman17 on September 05, 2017, 10:31:36 AM
Post by: Naches Sportsman on September 05, 2017, 10:44:41 AM
Not to thread jack but what is the likelihood that bethel is effected?
Probably will only happen if another lightning bust happens and the Ranger closes the district to the public.
Post by: SuperX on September 05, 2017, 10:45:42 AM
Plenty of land to hunt in the 356 south of bumping road unless the district ranger closes the whole district which I can picture happening.
Going to be crowded in the areas that are open. Unfortunate that 1502 is out as well.
Post by: dreamingbig on September 06, 2017, 01:35:44 PM
How likely is this? Is it actually being discussed?Not to thread jack but what is the likelihood that bethel is effected?
Probably will only happen if another lightning bust happens and the Ranger closes the district to the public.
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Post by: SuperX on September 06, 2017, 01:48:13 PM
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Post by: treeclimber2852 on September 06, 2017, 06:26:11 PM
According to inciweb map 1800 road is open so that would mean bumping unit is mostly still accessible?
The road is open to the marina but it's all under a level 3 evacuation. They won't let you park along there. The road is completely closed at the marina.
Post by: SuperX on September 06, 2017, 07:00:44 PM
Post by: yakimanoob on September 07, 2017, 08:55:49 AM
Sucks to all the Goose Prairie permit holders. WDFW sure as hell better give you your points back.
Post by: JeffRaines on September 07, 2017, 09:02:21 AM
Bethel unit is unlikely to be affected by anything but smoke.
Sucks to all the Goose Prairie permit holders. WDFW sure as hell better give you your points back.
Did they also close up the south side of the unit along with Nile?
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Post by: WSU on September 07, 2017, 10:14:03 AM
My mistake. I did realize the entire GMU was open to the Goose Prairie tag. I wonder why they used such a specific name for the tag rather than just calling it "Bumping"? Probably to confuse noobs like me...
It includes the bumping and nile units.
Post by: JeffRaines on September 07, 2017, 11:00:26 AM
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Post by: washingtonmuley on October 11, 2017, 09:05:24 AM
Post by: Naches Sportsman on October 12, 2017, 05:17:37 PM
Post by: washingtonmuley on October 12, 2017, 05:26:35 PM
The are a few bulls still talking in the central part of 356 in the wilderness. Have only seen one today. Too foggy to see em where I am at. Good news is there is 4" of snow where I'm standing right now. Seen 3 this morning standing in front of my cam lower down in the unit.Do you have the modern tag as well?
Post by: Naches Sportsman on October 12, 2017, 06:58:22 PM
Nope. Last year and didn't hunt the right way. Wish I could have it again this year to get the terrible feeling out of me. I mess around in there all the time.The are a few bulls still talking in the central part of 356 in the wilderness. Have only seen one today. Too foggy to see em where I am at. Good news is there is 4" of snow where I'm standing right now. Seen 3 this morning standing in front of my cam lower down in the unit.Do you have the modern tag as well?
Post by: Pegasus on October 12, 2017, 07:14:09 PM
Post by: Naches Sportsman on October 12, 2017, 07:18:15 PM
Are the trails open that were closed along the Bumping River road or have they opened everything up since the fire?This was as of Tuesday. Everything interior of the pink is closed.
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Post by: Magnum_Willys on October 12, 2017, 07:28:06 PM
Post by: Pegasus on October 12, 2017, 07:29:45 PM
Are the trails open that were closed along the Bumping River road or have they opened everything up since the fire?This was as of Tuesday. Everything interior of the pink is closed.
Thank you. So if you were 70 years old with a bull elk tag what area would you recommend?
Post by: The scout on October 12, 2017, 07:37:38 PM
Going up tomorrow to scout.............. whats the closest brewpub to catch the games saturday ? :chuckle:
unfortunately it's whisling jacks, better hope it isn't karaoke night cuz it doesn't matter what game is on they turn the sound off to have the locales show off there pipes :rolleyes:
Post by: scottfrick on October 14, 2017, 04:44:38 PM
Post by: washingtonmuley on October 18, 2017, 01:12:24 PM
Post by: scottfrick on October 18, 2017, 05:20:34 PM
Two days before I head into camp. I am super excited and can hardly focus at work.
I hear you there man. I’m the same away and I don’t even have a permit :chuckle: my wife does tho :tup: maybe we will come across one another. We will be in either a grey ram 1500 or new white Toyota 4Runner.
Post by: washingtonmuley on October 18, 2017, 07:51:48 PM
Post by: Pegasus on October 18, 2017, 07:53:31 PM
I am packing into the bumping side with chinook pass outfitters.
Guided or drop camp?
Post by: scottfrick on October 18, 2017, 07:56:12 PM
I am packing into the bumping side with chinook pass outfitters.Awesome! Good luck to you!!!
Post by: washingtonmuley on October 18, 2017, 08:01:28 PM
Post by: Gentrys on October 18, 2017, 10:13:24 PM
Think I might have done too much scouting in elevations that will possibly be deep in snow by Oct 23rd.
Post by: Naches Sportsman on October 18, 2017, 10:29:11 PM
Post by: washingtonmuley on October 19, 2017, 08:08:04 AM
Also doing a drop camp with chinook pass outfitters. Just waiting to see what this weekend's storm does and if it brings snow before we decide on a camp location.
Think I might have done too much scouting in elevations that will possibly be deep in snow by Oct 23rd.
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I hope you don't get snowed out. Good luck
Post by: Naches Sportsman on October 19, 2017, 04:53:58 PM
Post by: BoomWhop on October 20, 2017, 10:37:09 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on October 20, 2017, 11:50:55 AM
And Pizza !
Post by: scottfrick on October 20, 2017, 05:20:12 PM
Headed in there soon. We will be camped with a big ass seahawk flag. We will be there for 2 weeks but will be changing spots as needed. Any hunting Wa guys welcome to stop in and have a cold one. Good luck shoot straight.Where you going to be camped at? I’ll swong by and bs. We are staying at squaw creek resort. Camping stall 28.
Post by: BoomWhop on October 20, 2017, 10:11:47 PM
Post by: scottfrick on October 21, 2017, 08:15:32 AM
We will be camped on the road south of bumping lake on the way to the trail heads
Good luck to you! If we make it by your camp we will swing by!!! Hope you get a monster!!!
Post by: Naches Sportsman on October 23, 2017, 05:06:31 PM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on October 23, 2017, 05:07:22 PM
:o :DGetcha buck?
Post by: Naches Sportsman on October 23, 2017, 05:08:39 PM
:o :DGetcha buck?
Somebody got something :)
Stay tuned.
Post by: scottfrick on October 26, 2017, 11:22:00 PM
Headed in there soon. We will be camped with a big ass seahawk flag. We will be there for 2 weeks but will be changing spots as needed. Any hunting Wa guys welcome to stop in and have a cold one. Good luck shoot straight.How’s your hunt going?
Post by: BoomWhop on October 27, 2017, 06:29:46 AM
Post by: Naches Sportsman on October 27, 2017, 07:20:46 AM
Going slow, we have hit it hard every day. We have seen elk but mostly either right at or before daylight or to too dark in the evening to see what they are. We hunted the wilderness and bumping lake for 3 days and have moved to a different spot now. Still going in, and coming out in the dark.
That sounds about normal. They'll be moving the day before the storm comes in next week.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on October 28, 2017, 08:09:02 PM
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Post by: gasman on October 31, 2017, 06:27:34 PM
I just got back from bumping/nile units and struck out after 5 days of non-stop hiking and glassing. Didn't even see an elk. My dad drew a any bull tag, looking to get our first big game together. Any advice with this weather moving in? Running out of ideas. We aren't afraid to put some miles in and burn some boot rubber.
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Post by: dreamingbig on October 31, 2017, 09:48:04 PM
I just got back from bumping/nile units and struck out after 5 days of non-stop hiking and glassing. Didn't even see an elk. My dad drew a any bull tag, looking to get our first big game together. Any advice with this weather moving in? Running out of ideas. We aren't afraid to put some miles in and burn some boot rubber.Were you in the woods before daylight and out after dark? Did you get to any high points and glass at sunrise?
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Post by: Naches Sportsman on November 01, 2017, 03:50:44 PM
Elk will be up and about in the thick stuff where they know they're safe.