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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: outdoorsman7 on September 19, 2018, 12:19:24 PM

Title: Bethel Quality Bull Muzzleloader
Post by: outdoorsman7 on September 19, 2018, 12:19:24 PM: I am a first-year college student who was fortunate enough to draw this tag after many years of entering. I have done a few scouting trips but would greatly appreciate any advice regarding the area because my time is limited due to starting college. This is my first significant tag and I really want to make the most of it so any advice is welcome. Thank you in advance and good luck this year!
Title: Re: Bethel Quality Bull Muzzleloader
Post by: slowhand on September 19, 2018, 12:34:06 PM: When does the tag start?
Title: Re: Bethel Quality Bull Muzzleloader
Post by: PlateauNDN on September 19, 2018, 12:36:16 PM: Your tag will be great as rut is in full swing. Anywhere will be good. :tup:
Title: Re: Bethel Quality Bull Muzzleloader
Post by: boneaddict on September 19, 2018, 12:39:18 PM: Usually when I bring in the most bulls down here in that country. It’s a great tag.
Title: Re: Bethel Quality Bull Muzzleloader
Post by: outdoorsman7 on September 19, 2018, 12:52:30 PM: Quote from: slowhand on September 19, 2018, 12:34:06 PM
When does the tag start?

It starts the 29th of September and goes through the 7th of October. Unfortunately, i start school the 26th so i might only have weekends to hunt.
Title: Re: Bethel Quality Bull Muzzleloader
Post by: kirkl on September 19, 2018, 01:05:57 PM: College is overrated, take a couple days off and hunt bulls. First year college your just redoing high school 1st two years anyway :)
Title: Re: Bethel Quality Bull Muzzleloader
Post by: Rainier10 on September 19, 2018, 01:10:23 PM: Listen for the bugles and go straight at them.
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Post by: ctwiggs1 on September 19, 2018, 01:24:25 PM: I would give a body part to have that tag.

Like, an appendix or something.

Seriously, hunt it hard. You'll have ample opportunity to seal the deal. Hope you have good boots!
Title: Re: Bethel Quality Bull Muzzleloader
Post by: PlateauNDN on September 19, 2018, 01:33:12 PM: Quote from: kirkl on September 19, 2018, 01:05:57 PM
College is overrated, take a couple days off and hunt bulls. First year college your just redoing high school 1st two years anyway :)

:yeah: you dont need a degree to make money.
Title: Re: Bethel Quality Bull Muzzleloader
Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 19, 2018, 01:48:38 PM: Bethel is an interesting tag. Not much for top end trophy quality but a 6pt in that 270-310 range is a respectable animal on that tag. Theres roads literally everywhere so use them to your advantage. I was just in there with an archery tag. Had to work so only got weekends and then a few hours every evening. 1 or more encounters literally every single day......all from the road. Passed some o.k. bulls and had a few shooter bulls that were smarter than me or I didn't have enough light to seal the deal. Fun tag for sure.
Title: Re: Bethel Quality Bull Muzzleloader
Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 19, 2018, 01:50:26 PM: If you find yourself in the unit during the week and need a caller for an evening hunt hit me. Love that time of the year :tup:
Title: Re: Bethel Quality Bull Muzzleloader
Post by: vandeman17 on September 19, 2018, 02:01:27 PM: I had the archery tag last season and know a few guys with it this season. I am off to Montana until the end of the month but if you are struggling to find some elk, shoot me a pm and I can help
Title: Re: Bethel Quality Bull Muzzleloader
Post by: Fish4Fun on September 19, 2018, 02:14:19 PM: Quote from: Karl Blanchard on September 19, 2018, 01:50:26 PM
If you find yourself in the unit during the week and need a caller for an evening hunt hit me. Love that time of the year :tup:

If you can make this work time wise, Karl is like an elk whisperer. I know first hand how good he is and feel fortunate to have had him calling for my tag 2 years ago.
Title: Re: Bethel Quality Bull Muzzleloader
Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 19, 2018, 02:20:24 PM: Quote from: Fish4Fun on September 19, 2018, 02:14:19 PM
Quote from: Karl Blanchard on September 19, 2018, 01:50:26 PM
If you find yourself in the unit during the week and need a caller for an evening hunt hit me. Love that time of the year :tup:

If you can make this work time wise, Karl is like an elk whisperer. I know first hand how good he is and feel fortunate to have had him calling for my tag 2 years ago.
Jim and I had a great hunt together! It took us like all 30 minutes to fill his tag
Title: Re: Bethel Quality Bull Muzzleloader
Post by: Fish4Fun on September 19, 2018, 02:25:32 PM: Quote from: Karl Blanchard on September 19, 2018, 02:20:24 PM
Quote from: Fish4Fun on September 19, 2018, 02:14:19 PM
Quote from: Karl Blanchard on September 19, 2018, 01:50:26 PM
If you find yourself in the unit during the week and need a caller for an evening hunt hit me. Love that time of the year :tup:

If you can make this work time wise, Karl is like an elk whisperer. I know first hand how good he is and feel fortunate to have had him calling for my tag 2 years ago.
Jim and I had a great hunt together! It took us like all 30 minutes to fill his tag

That was an adventure of a lifetime, not a lifetime adventure :chuckle:
Title: Re: Bethel Quality Bull Muzzleloader
Post by: vandeman17 on September 19, 2018, 02:33:58 PM: Here is a link to my story and a few pics of my bull

https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,218467.0.html
Title: Re: Bethel Quality Bull Muzzleloader
Post by: outdoorsman7 on September 19, 2018, 03:47:34 PM: Thank you guys for all the offers of help! I might need to take you up on them if I really struggle. Id like to do as much of it by myself as I can because I want to learn but also I could use the assistance. Any particular areas that you would recommend?
Title: Re: Bethel Quality Bull Muzzleloader
Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 19, 2018, 03:58:41 PM: Quote from: outdoorsman7 on September 19, 2018, 03:47:34 PM
Thank you guys for all the offers of help! I might need to take you up on them if I really struggle. Id like to do as much of it by myself as I can because I want to learn but also I could use the assistance. Any particular areas that you would recommend?
doesnt matter. Bulls are cruising in search of cows that have not yet been bred so you should be cruising as well. Cover country and chase bugles
Title: Re: Bethel Quality Bull Muzzleloader
Post by: Travis_S on November 12, 2018, 04:27:35 PM: Did you fill the tag?