Post by: RG on February 02, 2019, 02:15:34 PM
Post by: huntnfmly on February 02, 2019, 02:20:26 PM
That's another feeding station right?
Never been there would like to take grandson.
Post by: greenhead_killer on February 02, 2019, 02:29:59 PM
Post by: huntnfmly on February 02, 2019, 02:33:30 PM
Is there a observation point or do you have to hike in a ways?
Post by: cbond3318 on February 02, 2019, 02:34:11 PM
Post by: PlateauNDN on February 02, 2019, 02:35:42 PM
Post by: huntnfmly on February 02, 2019, 02:44:33 PM
I looked up info and looks like the gates are closed around Dec 15.
Thank you for the info
Post by: Dan-o on February 02, 2019, 02:45:59 PM
Thank you
Is there a observation point or do you have to hike in a ways?
Stupid question where is watt canyon?
That's another feeding station right?
Never been there would like to take grandson.
Directions
From Ellensburg: Take Interstate 90 westbound, get off at Exit 101 at Thorp, turn left (south) on to North Thorp Highway which goes over I-90, continue on North Thorp Highway, turn right (northwest) on to Thorp Cemetery Road, continue a little more than two miles on the road and turn left (west) on Watt Canyon Road. The parking area is at the end of the road where it comes to L.T. Murray Wildlife Area lands. A Discover Pass is required to park.
No walk at all.... Well maybe 50 yards if it's crowded.
There is a good sledding hill, literally right next to the elk fence if there is snow. Your grandkids might enjoy that, too.
There is no "observation area", like there is at some of the others.
You basically pull up and park and look at elk thru the elk fence. Still fun.
BRING BINOCS!
Post by: Dan-o on February 02, 2019, 02:46:51 PM
Do you need a discover pass to park at the gate?
I looked up info and looks like the gates are closed around Dec 15.
Thank you for the info
You do need a discover pass.... not that I've ever been checked there.
Post by: Dan-o on February 02, 2019, 02:48:48 PM
Post by: huntnfmly on February 02, 2019, 03:17:14 PM
Thank you @Dan-o for info and directionsThank you
Is there a observation point or do you have to hike in a ways?Stupid question where is watt canyon?
That's another feeding station right?
Never been there would like to take grandson.
Directions
From Ellensburg: Take Interstate 90 westbound, get off at Exit 101 at Thorp, turn left (south) on to North Thorp Highway which goes over I-90, continue on North Thorp Highway, turn right (northwest) on to Thorp Cemetery Road, continue a little more than two miles on the road and turn left (west) on Watt Canyon Road. The parking area is at the end of the road where it comes to L.T. Murray Wildlife Area lands. A Discover Pass is required to park.
No walk at all.... Well maybe 50 yards if it's crowded.
There is a good sledding hill, literally right next to the elk fence if there is snow. Your grandkids might enjoy that, too.
There is no "observation area", like there is at some of the others.
You basically pull up and park and look at elk thru the elk fence. Still fun.
BRING BINOCS!
Post by: hunterofelk on February 03, 2019, 03:31:49 PM
Post by: elkrack on February 03, 2019, 04:12:31 PM
Post by: Oh Mah on February 03, 2019, 11:47:02 PM
@ huntnfmly Or WDFW vehicle access pass if you want to save the money.You get one of these with your hunting license. :tup:Do you need a discover pass to park at the gate?
I looked up info and looks like the gates are closed around Dec 15.
Thank you for the info
You do need a discover pass.... not that I've ever been checked there.
https://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/wildlife_areas/lt_murray/L.T.%20Murray/
Post by: huntnfmly on February 04, 2019, 03:48:31 AM
Post by: Oh Mah on February 04, 2019, 07:32:48 AM
Post by: MADMAX on March 19, 2019, 06:26:43 AM
nice stop beats the rest area