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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Joseph wilcox on September 26, 2018, 07:53:34 AM

Title: pumice plains elk hunt
Post by: Joseph wilcox on September 26, 2018, 07:53:34 AM: I have drawn one of the two cow master hunter pumice plains hunt nov 3rd. I am trying to get the 2nd persons name, phone ,email. We may be able to work together on this hunt. being a tough entry this may be the best way in. If anyone knows how to get this info would be greatly appreciated. I have filled out a public record request threw the game dept. but they say they cant give out any of this info for some reason?

thank you JOE
Title: Re: pumice plains elk hunt
Post by: CP on September 26, 2018, 08:03:57 AM: Congrats, that's a great hunt.
Title: Re: pumice plains elk hunt
Post by: Crunchy on September 26, 2018, 08:17:14 AM: I drew it a few years ago. fairly easy meat hunt. Hardest part was packing it out. We brought a pair of hip waders and crossed the Toutlle river. I would recommend bringing as many people that will make it possible to pack it out in one trip. I had one friend and we made two trips.
Title: Re: pumice plains elk hunt
Post by: Joseph wilcox on September 27, 2018, 06:19:41 AM: Was at the end of the 3000 rd. yesterday, looks to be a pretty good entry unless snow hits. Did you cross river at the hummocks trail on your hunt? and was it in the nov hunt. I am just wondering how fast river crossing was for ya, thinking about packing a raft to rivers edge. Thanks for the help
Title: Re: pumice plains elk hunt
Post by: lamrith on September 27, 2018, 06:55:41 AM: I helped a buddy with a mudflow tag a few years ago. Unless something changed, you should be able to buy a permit to get in on the plains side of the river? I think was Weyerhouser? Hopefully someone more knowledgeable can chime in, but I do recall there was a access permit you could get for that side.

If you can get it, GET IT. Pretty steep on the 3000rd side in some spots and why haul the extra distance. Also just never know how the river is going to be running.

Good luck on your hunt!
Title: Re: pumice plains elk hunt
Post by: CP on September 27, 2018, 06:57:39 AM: Unless you get a lot of early snow the 216G trail off the Weyerhaeuser road is an easy entry. And you can camp in the DNR land by Castle Lake if you so desire.
Title: Re: pumice plains elk hunt
Post by: Crunchy on September 27, 2018, 08:14:12 AM: Quote from: Joseph wilcox on September 27, 2018, 06:19:41 AM
Was at the end of the 3000 rd. yesterday, looks to be a pretty good entry unless snow hits. Did you cross river at the hummocks trail on your hunt? and was it in the nov hunt. I am just wondering how fast river crossing was for ya, thinking about packing a raft to rivers edge. Thanks for the help
Yes we crossed at/from the Hummocks trail. It was Oct 17 hunt for me. Not sure what the river is like in November. 3000 line is another option a little more steep getting in and out of but doable.
Title: Re: pumice plains elk hunt
Post by: Joseph wilcox on September 28, 2018, 06:17:03 AM: Ok thanks for all you impute, yes the 216g trail will be second option if river is blown out. Thanks people.
Title: Re: pumice plains elk hunt
Post by: pup0025 on September 28, 2018, 07:37:34 AM: I glasses the pumice plain yesterday. I am so jealous. Elk everywhere.
Title: Re: pumice plains elk hunt
Post by: jmscon on September 28, 2018, 09:29:19 AM: I had the October tag in ‘09 or ‘10 accessed from the hummocks trail, used chest waders to cross the Toutle. Tough pack out for sure. Closest place I could find to camp from that side was 19 mile house, Kid Valley Campground.
A guy I talked to said you could access the area from above spirit lake.
Fun hunt, good luck!
Title: Re: pumice plains elk hunt
Post by: Odell on September 28, 2018, 06:55:45 PM: I’ve been on this hunt twice, once to pack and once with the tag.

Next time i have this tag I’ll play the weather because both times it was absolutely miserable and wading the blown out river at dark with 100 pounds on your back is something i don’t want to do again.

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Title: Re: pumice plains elk hunt
Post by: duckboy23 on September 29, 2018, 09:49:29 PM: I'm actually helping the other master hunter with this tag. I'll send you a pm
Title: Re: pumice plains elk hunt
Post by: jackson7 on September 29, 2018, 10:21:14 PM: that is exactly what is so cool about this forum!
Title: Re: pumice plains elk hunt
Post by: Joseph wilcox on September 30, 2018, 06:56:10 AM: Hey duckboy 23
Are you sure your buddy has the 2710 nov 3rd pumice plain permit? Game dept. sent me different name. Says his name is Patrick is this you buddy's name? If it is hell ya lets hook up I got no problem helping out and packing out. I will have a few buddy's helping as well. PM me with your email or phone will give ya a shout.
Title: Re: pumice plains elk hunt
Post by: HntnFsh on September 30, 2018, 07:35:27 AM: My brother in law has a tag. I think that's who Duckboy23 is talking about. I think his tag is earlier.
Title: Re: pumice plains elk hunt
Post by: duckboy23 on October 01, 2018, 04:21:55 PM: Htnfsh is correct. My buddies tag is the earlier master hunter cow tag. But still should be able.to.get plenty of info on bulls if you need it!
Title: Re: pumice plains elk hunt
Post by: Joseph wilcox on October 04, 2018, 05:18:45 AM: odell sent you a pm, hop it got to you. thanks again.Joe
Title: Re: pumice plains elk hunt
Post by: Odell on October 06, 2018, 07:46:57 PM: Quote from: Joseph wilcox on October 04, 2018, 05:18:45 AM
odell sent you a pm, hop it got to you. thanks again.Joe

Got it, can you pm your cell or an email? I’ll try to get it to you that way

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Title: Re: pumice plains elk hunt
Post by: Crunchy on October 06, 2018, 08:37:19 PM: Dont over think or over plan. If you set foot in Pumice Plains you will kill an elk. Easiest way in and out are the areas you need to research.
Title: Re: pumice plains elk hunt
Post by: Odell on October 07, 2018, 04:23:30 PM: Quote from: Crunchy on October 06, 2018, 08:37:19 PM
Dont over think or over plan. If you set foot in Pumice Plains you will kill an elk. Easiest way in and out are the areas you need to research.

Depends on how much time you have. Last time i was there it was a one day deal. Nothing but bulls in the hunting area. But yes, lots of elk.

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