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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: PA BEN on May 15, 2018, 05:53:21 PM

Title: What unit to put in for?
Post by: PA BEN on May 15, 2018, 05:53:21 PM: I've been doing points only for bull elk draws and I have 12 bull points. I've been muzzleloader hunting but the bull draws for muzzleloader sick, so I'm going with rifle, I have cow points to. I've packed into the William O. for years but the last time I was up there was back in 2003. With the wolves moving in I'm looking for some advice. Might look into a drop camp if I draw, but I'm not sure if I want to limit myself to one area. I know the area I use to hunt and there were some good bulls in there. But I don't want to pack 5 miles into the Bumping and find out the wolves pushed the elk out.
Title: Re: What unit to put in for?
Post by: trophyhunt on May 15, 2018, 06:06:46 PM: I’m sure you’ll do fine in the bumping, especially packed in. Wolves have only eaten half the elk, still a couple left.
Title: Re: What unit to put in for?
Post by: Timberstalker on May 15, 2018, 07:00:58 PM: Quote from: trophyhunt on May 15, 2018, 06:06:46 PM
I’m sure you’ll do fine in the bumping, especially packed in. Wolves have only eaten half the elk, still a couple left.

Way more than the Blues.
Title: Re: What unit to put in for?
Post by: PA BEN on May 15, 2018, 07:48:55 PM: So I'm thinking Goose Prairie for #1, what should I choose for 2 and 3?
Title: Re: What unit to put in for?
Post by: JWEBB on May 15, 2018, 11:02:19 PM: Quote from: Timberstalker on May 15, 2018, 07:00:58 PM
Quote from: trophyhunt on May 15, 2018, 06:06:46 PM
I’m sure you’ll do fine in the bumping, especially packed in. Wolves have only eaten half the elk, still a couple left.

Way more than the Blues.

:yeah: Our elk and deer herds have dramatically declined in the last few years. Even though the game dept won’t admit it, I have personally seen wolves over there for the past 12 years
Title: Re: What unit to put in for?
Post by: Skyvalhunter on May 16, 2018, 05:31:06 AM: What area to put in for is always a tough decision. Putting in for points only hoping things improve might come back to haunt a hunter.
Title: Re: What unit to put in for?
Post by: PA BEN on May 16, 2018, 06:15:22 AM: Is Cowiche a good choice?
Title: Re: What unit to put in for?
Post by: trophyhunt on May 16, 2018, 06:20:40 AM: Quote from: PA BEN on May 16, 2018, 06:15:22 AM
Is Cowiche a good choice?
Honestly I'd do peaches ridge second and alkali 3rd. I think the alkali is a sleeper unit, wait, I should have PM"d that. Sorry....
Title: Re: What unit to put in for?
Post by: kball4 on May 16, 2018, 06:25:56 AM: Cowiche is a good unit for your cow points. Even better if you get a wind farm permit.
Title: Re: What unit to put in for?
Post by: hunterofelk on May 16, 2018, 06:29:47 AM: Last year I had Peaches Ridge as my first choice, but drew Goose Prairie which was my second. Glad it worked out that way cause of the fire.