Post by: elkpack on June 15, 2017, 07:43:54 PM
Post by: furbearer365 on June 15, 2017, 08:30:47 PM
Post by: kukusya on June 15, 2017, 08:37:55 PM
I didn't draw Perrygin this year but still hoping for next year.
Post by: mkcj on June 15, 2017, 08:49:09 PM
Post by: elkpack on June 15, 2017, 08:54:15 PM
I drew the Whitetail tag. How about if you see a dandy Whitey, you call me, and if I see a dandy Mulie, I call you?? Deal?? :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:Sounds like a plan 🦌
Post by: elkpack on June 15, 2017, 08:58:18 PM
They had a really bad winter kill on young deer, but I think it's going to be a good year for bigger bucks, been a wet spring that will keep their food supply real strong late into the summer. May not be as many bucks but I think you'll have a chance at a nice buck. Congratulations!Yeah I hope so. I'm sure last winter cut into the numbers some but after 21 years of waiting will just have to get after it and see what turns up. Hunted 224 off and on during general but need to figure out a plan for Nov.
Post by: Falcon on June 16, 2017, 07:26:16 AM
Post by: CaNINE on June 16, 2017, 11:34:49 AM
Post by: shootem on June 16, 2017, 01:51:17 PM
Post by: Elk4me on June 16, 2017, 06:47:42 PM
Post by: bigmacc on June 17, 2017, 09:27:10 PM
They had a really bad winter kill on young deer, but I think it's going to be a good year for bigger bucks, been a wet spring that will keep their food supply real strong late into the summer. May not be as many bucks but I think you'll have a chance at a nice buck. Congratulations!
First off, congrats, I agree with mkcj with the exception of.....we found a few big fellas that didnt make it either. Its gonna be tough in the Methow for the next 3-4 years in my opinion :dunno:...Been seeing some, but no where near what it once was.Found three big 4,s and a dandy 5x6 that didn't make the spring sun. It will be a tough tag this year I'm afraid. Hunt hard, stay close to timber and hunt the first 10 days of November for this year(IMHO) :tup:...this herd has taken a beating, its not down for the count but its in need of a breather....
Post by: elkpack on June 19, 2017, 08:37:25 AM
Post by: boneaddict on June 19, 2017, 08:41:55 AM
Post by: MarcR76 on June 25, 2017, 05:08:22 AM
I was wondering if anyone out there has drawn the buck deer tag for the Perigan I did this year.If anyone has can they tell me a little about it it would b very helpful and apreaciated
Post by: MarcR76 on June 25, 2017, 06:19:54 AM
Post by: h2ofowlr on June 25, 2017, 08:08:55 AM
Hi all.
I was wondering if anyone out there has drawn the buck deer tag for the Perigan I did this year.If anyone has can they tell me a little about it it would b very helpful and apreaciated
I drew it and it and never filled it. The whitetail I ended up seeing were all on private property near the river.
Post by: MarcR76 on June 25, 2017, 12:40:51 PM
Post by: MarcR76 on June 25, 2017, 01:38:19 PM
Sounds like it math b a tough hunt.Were u able to really hunt it hard and were u familiar with any of the unit.Ive never been up there so i need all the advice I can get and I apreciated the tidbiti do not recall saying anything out of line but yes I will definetly keep it a family matter and can u please point out to me what was said that as inaproptiate please so I know in the future thank u
Post by: MADMAX on June 25, 2017, 02:16:32 PM
I just saw your other post
good luck
whitetail are usually on private
Post by: H2Ofuzz on November 04, 2017, 04:46:33 PM
Post by: elkpack on November 15, 2017, 02:11:30 PM
Probably about the worst year ever to draw, but maybe luck will be on your side. I didn't even apply this year, it's that bad and I'm pretty sure I won't spend much time there with a camera other than for reminiscence sake, or time in old haunts. It is still a good time to be in the woods and the chance of excitement....Bone, looks like your prediction is holding true. Have been hunting every day since the 8th and have only seen one potential shooter but couldnt get on him. Seeing a few bucks every day but nothing big. Always good to be in the woods and as you said...a chance for excitement. Still a few days left to make something happen.
Post by: 2MANY on November 15, 2017, 02:46:25 PM
Post by: boneaddict on November 15, 2017, 03:30:08 PM
Post by: bigmacc on November 15, 2017, 04:44:29 PM
Probably about the worst year ever to draw, but maybe luck will be on your side. I didn't even apply this year, it's that bad and I'm pretty sure I won't spend much time there with a camera other than for reminiscence sake, or time in old haunts. It is still a good time to be in the woods and the chance of excitement....Bone, looks like your prediction is holding true. Have been hunting every day since the 8th and have only seen one potential shooter but couldnt get on him. Seeing a few bucks every day but nothing big. Always good to be in the woods and as you said...a chance for excitement. Still a few days left to make something happen.
Hey elkpack, you have a great attitude under some not so "positive" of circumstances because of whats happened to this herd, but you know what, its just you and a few other fellas out there chasing muleys around with some cold weather and a little snow in gods country. Your seeing deer and a few bucks which is great. I agree with what bone said and I also agree with its "a good time to be in the woods and the chance of excitement".....I will add they aint all gone yet :tup:..good luck :tup:
Post by: no.cen.wa on November 15, 2017, 06:10:21 PM
Good luck, post a pic of your trophy!
John G
Post by: bigmacc on November 15, 2017, 07:02:34 PM
Good luck elkpack, I've been trying for 20 years myself for that tag, maybe next year? The game range used to be a great place to hunt, it's not the same anymore but in the past the WDFW would bring feed in, if it was a hard winter(after the season of course) most of the lucky DRAW hunters I talked to said "not to waste your time beating the brush," they just said keep driving and you'll see your buck. I think by the time I get drawn I'll be too old to beat the brush and won't be allowed to drive! 40 years ago you couldn't drive by the game range in the morning or evening without having to stop to let the deer cross the hiway. That is not a joke, very true. And from the sounds of it you might even get a look at a few wolves from the Loop Loop Pack! Don't shoot at them, you know, "they are protected"
Good luck, post a pic of your trophy!
John G
no.cen.wa, if you get drawn for that tag(which you are do for!) you make sure to get ahold of me, between the two of us "old timers" we,ll find one of those big fellas of old, there might be one left, but there will be TWO of us :chuckle: :tup:
Post by: shootem on November 15, 2017, 07:28:40 PM
Bone, looks like your prediction is holding true. Have been hunting every day since the 8th and have only seen one potential shooter but couldnt get on him. Seeing a few bucks every day but nothing big. Always good to be in the woods and as you said...a chance for excitement. Still a few days left to make something happen.
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Your report is exactly what my son and I are finding elkpack. He has the tag and hunted all but 2 days of the season. I have been here since the 9th. We are seeing a few deer everyday but only one potential shooter seen today that we couldn't get close enough too. Lots of hiking and glassing getting done. We are here for the duration. Still time to get it done. We are in a silver Ford F-150 SuperCrew with canopy. Stop and say hello if you pass by. Let us know if you bang something.
Post by: shootem on November 15, 2017, 07:30:19 PM
Post by: H2Ofuzz on November 15, 2017, 07:53:29 PM
Post by: elkpack on November 15, 2017, 08:23:06 PM
Post by: SkookumHntr on November 16, 2017, 11:43:10 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 16, 2017, 11:48:49 AM
Post by: no.cen.wa on November 16, 2017, 11:51:32 AM
Two older than dirt hunters in the woods WITH WEAPONS! :chuckle: :yike:
Good luck elkpack, I've been trying for 20 years myself for that tag, maybe next year? The game range used to be a great place to hunt, it's not the same anymore but in the past the WDFW would bring feed in, if it was a hard winter(after the season of course) most of the lucky DRAW hunters I talked to said "not to waste your time beating the brush," they just said keep driving and you'll see your buck. I think by the time I get drawn I'll be too old to beat the brush and won't be allowed to drive! 40 years ago you couldn't drive by the game range in the morning or evening without having to stop to let the deer cross the hiway. That is not a joke, very true. And from the sounds of it you might even get a look at a few wolves from the Loop Loop Pack! Don't shoot at them, you know, "they are protected"
Good luck, post a pic of your trophy!
John G
no.cen.wa, if you get drawn for that tag(which you are do for!) you make sure to get ahold of me, between the two of us "old timers" we,ll find one of those big fellas of old, there might be one left, but there will be TWO of us :chuckle: :tup:
Post by: elkpack on November 16, 2017, 01:33:04 PM
Post by: jrebel on November 16, 2017, 01:49:51 PM
Post by: bigmacc on November 16, 2017, 02:52:01 PM
Not a shooter but spent some time with this buck this AM and liked the picture through the grass. Pretty buck.
Good for you elk pack, under the circumstances with the shape this herd is in I think it was a good call. I know a guy who had this tag also and had to leave early(out of state work) and seen a few bucks just like that and he let them walk because of the poor shape of this herd, he was holding out for a chance at the "big fella" that was worthy of this hunt and ended up eating the tag....Not judging anyone in any way that would kill this deer, heck if things and times were different and it was me, I would have squeezed the trigger :tup:
Post by: pygmy1985 on November 16, 2017, 04:26:54 PM
Not a shooter but spent some time with this buck this AM and liked the picture through the grass. Pretty buck.That is a cool pic with the grass contrasting with the dark antlers!
Post by: no.cen.wa on November 16, 2017, 04:59:49 PM
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Post by: Dan-o on November 18, 2017, 07:24:54 AM
Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: elkpack on November 30, 2017, 07:05:07 PM
Oops haNice bucks guys....congrats!