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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Kent Hunter on May 04, 2019, 12:41:25 PM

Title: Where would you hunt if you had the westside "incentive tag" first? Elk.
Post by: Kent Hunter on May 04, 2019, 12:41:25 PM: I posted this question in the wrong forum. Where would you hunt. It's a short season, September 1 till Dec 31. :chuckle: The guy that got the tag is 62yo and can't do the rugged stuff anymore. I'll give you a hint about who has the tag. IT'S ME!!! I had to have the guy from WDFW repeat himself when he called and told me. I've never killed an elk. So, come on with the suggestions my brothers!!
Title: Re: Where would you hunt if you had the westside "incentive tag" first? Elk.
Post by: Westside88 on May 04, 2019, 12:47:07 PM: I would look at that tag more like Sept 1-30 and hunt as much as possible. There where part has a lot to do with physical ability. A lot of the places that come to mind are steep and deep. Congrats on an awesome opportunity
Title: Re: Where would you hunt if you had the westside "incentive tag" first? Elk.
Post by: bearpaw on May 04, 2019, 12:56:12 PM: Can you also hunt the limited-entry areas?
Title: Re: Where would you hunt if you had the westside "incentive tag" first? Elk.
Post by: Tbar on May 04, 2019, 01:05:43 PM: I believe it's all except for 418 and 485. When hunting the permits you must use the weapons on the permits as well I think.
Title: Re: Where would you hunt if you had the westside "incentive tag" first? Elk.
Post by: Kent Hunter on May 04, 2019, 01:25:34 PM: Tbar is correct. I think. :dunno: :chuckle:. They are supposed to send me a packet with the information this week.
Title: Re: Where would you hunt if you had the westside "incentive tag" first? Elk.
Post by: bearpaw on May 04, 2019, 01:43:30 PM: Quote from: Kent Hunter on May 04, 2019, 01:25:34 PM
Tbar is correct. I think. :dunno: :chuckle:. They are supposed to send me a packet with the information this week.

I would imagine you will get offers from members willing to offer advice or even tag along. Too bad you can't hunt the Nooksack, that would have been my suggestion. Good luck, hope you get a good one and show us some photos with your story. :tup:
Title: Re: Where would you hunt if you had the westside "incentive tag" first? Elk.
Post by: Kent Hunter on May 04, 2019, 03:02:24 PM: I can hunt 418 Nooksack.
Title: Re: Where would you hunt if you had the westside "incentive tag" first? Elk.
Post by: Tbar on May 04, 2019, 04:30:37 PM: Can you cite the WAC?
https://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=220-412-070
Title: Re: Where would you hunt if you had the westside "incentive tag" first? Elk.
Post by: Tbar on May 04, 2019, 04:32:46 PM: 418,485 and 522 have always been off limits to the incentive tags. I didn't notice a change, but there may have been.
Title: Re: Where would you hunt if you had the westside "incentive tag" first? Elk.
Post by: Kent Hunter on May 04, 2019, 04:50:13 PM: Thanks Tbar for the WAC link. I stand corrected my friend.
Title: Re: Where would you hunt if you had the westside "incentive tag" first? Elk.
Post by: Tbar on May 04, 2019, 05:46:04 PM: Quote from: Kent Hunter on May 04, 2019, 04:50:13 PM
Thanks Tbar for the WAC link. I stand corrected my friend.
No worries, wishing you the best of luck.
Title: Re: Where would you hunt if you had the westside "incentive tag" first? Elk.
Post by: elkrack on May 05, 2019, 04:51:04 PM: Wow congrats! That’s going to be a great way to punch your first elk tag! Hunt the rut you won’t regret it :tup:
Title: Re: Where would you hunt if you had the westside "incentive tag" first? Elk.
Post by: dreamunelk on May 05, 2019, 04:54:23 PM: If it was me I would hunt the west end of the OP for a true Rosie. Hunt hard and play it right and you won't have to walk far.
Title: Re: Where would you hunt if you had the westside "incentive tag" first? Elk.
Post by: big wood on May 12, 2019, 09:53:01 PM: I would check on handcock
Title: Re: Where would you hunt if you had the westside "incentive tag" first? Elk.
Post by: Ghost Hunter on May 13, 2019, 09:45:56 PM: So you're saying I won't get the call? Congrats and good luck.
Title: Re: Where would you hunt if you had the westside "incentive tag" first? Elk.
Post by: sagerat on May 13, 2019, 09:50:12 PM: Quote from: dreamunelk on May 05, 2019, 04:54:23 PM
If it was me I would hunt the west end of the OP for a true Rosie. Hunt hard and play it right and you won't have to walk far.

Me too
Title: Re: Where would you hunt if you had the westside "incentive tag" first? Elk.
Post by: Tschaefer72 on May 14, 2019, 12:34:42 AM: Wow congrats on the amazing opportunity! Excited to see what develops and comes of your hunt. Enjoy!
Title: Re: Where would you hunt if you had the westside "incentive tag" first? Elk.
Post by: CJ1962 on May 24, 2019, 03:03:21 PM: if you have physical limitations and can get access to private land. I would look at the Puyallup.

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Title: Re: Where would you hunt if you had the westside "incentive tag" first? Elk.
Post by: BeerBugler on May 24, 2019, 03:55:34 PM: Can you be more specific about physical limitations? Can walk up a hill just not all day? can walk a long ways on flat ground at a slow pace? Pretty much need to shoot from a logging road? Also, what’s your goal / what would you be happy with? 6pt, 300”, 330”+?
Title: Re: Where would you hunt if you had the westside "incentive tag" first? Elk.
Post by: go4itlab on May 25, 2019, 12:17:27 PM: Hard choice I love those big bulls of the Nooksack and its my old stopping grounds, but I would love to get a true rosie as well. IDK can't really go wrong what ever unit you hunt. It a special hunt enjoy it. Will be tagging along.
Title: Re: Where would you hunt if you had the westside "incentive tag" first? Elk.
Post by: kball4 on June 07, 2019, 08:43:15 AM: Olympic unit around Wynochee Reservior.