Post by: Shooter McBobcat on June 13, 2019, 01:48:13 PM
Is there anyone here who has had this tag before?
Thank you
Post by: elkchaser54 on June 13, 2019, 02:21:20 PM
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Post by: benhuntin on June 14, 2019, 10:47:45 PM
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Post by: Bango skank on June 15, 2019, 03:04:03 AM
Not sure where you live or what your expectations of the unit to be but my advise is to drive down to the Blues and go to one of the Misery Trailheads (named that for a reason) and take a look at what you are in for.. This will help you decide how to hunt it yourself or hire an outfitter with horses. Its intimidating country for most and horses are almost a must for getting a bull out of that country. Its not what it used to be but the bulls are there just how you personally can hunt it and actually enjoy your time is what you will have to figure out. Being in great shape is a must.. Congrats on the tag by the way..
Hes got pack goats for meat hauling.
Post by: nwhunter on June 15, 2019, 08:16:56 AM
Not sure where you live or what your expectations of the unit to be but my advise is to drive down to the Blues and go to one of the Misery Trailheads (named that for a reason) and take a look at what you are in for.. This will help you decide how to hunt it yourself or hire an outfitter with horses. Its intimidating country for most and horses are almost a must for getting a bull out of that country. Its not what it used to be but the bulls are there just how you personally can hunt it and actually enjoy your time is what you will have to figure out. Being in great shape is a must.. Congrats on the tag by the way..
Hes got pack goats for meat hauling.
Well he better bring someone to guard his goats while he's hunting so the wolves, cougars and bears that have dessimated that elk herd don't eat his goats. And hunt the west side of the unit so those goats don't mix in with the bighorn sheep in there...
Post by: shallowforks on June 15, 2019, 10:08:15 AM
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Post by: jackelope on June 16, 2019, 05:11:29 PM
Post by: JWEBB on June 16, 2019, 10:55:08 PM
Get MtnCook lined up to pack your bull out. It’s well worth the $$.
Pack it out yourself! Way more rewarding to do it on your own. Packed many a bull out of that unit. It has taken many days on some hunts, but a great feeling that you accomplished it on your own.
Post by: Huntin on June 16, 2019, 11:21:12 PM
Post by: luvmystang67 on June 17, 2019, 07:17:53 AM
jkjk... but this was my first choice this year.
Congrats and I hope you pull out a monster.
Post by: Duckhunter14 on June 17, 2019, 07:58:28 AM
Western Life Outfitters, Mtncook on here would have my deposit on its way. Drop camp in correct location will allow you to use legs and energy covering country. Been on three tag hunts in Mtncook’s area since 2012, first without drop camp and last two with drop camp. Hunting in the “Blues” takes grit and no better feeling to hit base camp every 3-4 days to refuel vs. hiking in and out. Lastly, if all things come together and success has been accomplished, there is no better sound then Mtncook’s pack string arriving to take over the heavy loads, especially this unit!
Packed a bear out of there a few weeks ago and man we were wishing we had horses! We spoke about this exact thing! :yeah: if we draw the bull tag we're hiring a packer to bring us in and be on call if we drop an elk. Trying to pack one out of one of those holes would be miserable and a good chance you'd lose meat if it was warm.
Post by: High Climber on June 17, 2019, 08:46:21 AM
Post by: jackelope on June 17, 2019, 09:33:26 AM
Get MtnCook lined up to pack your bull out. It’s well worth the $$.
Pack it out yourself! Way more rewarding to do it on your own. Packed many a bull out of that unit. It has taken many days on some hunts, but a great feeling that you accomplished it on your own.
No idea of the man's abilities or the circumstances. Was just throwing it out there for him as an option. I'd hate to see a bunch of spoiled meat because it's 80 degrees in September and it takes you 4 days to get the meat out.
Post by: Shooter McBobcat on June 17, 2019, 11:36:36 AM
I hike approx 30 miles a week year round and train all year for elk in the Idaho high country, so my fitness level is already solid. I hike daily and will be ready for this. I'm not concerned about fitness. I just have to get my pack goats fitness level up better.
Is it pretty warm in early October in the Blues usually?
How vocal will the bulls be during muzzleloader there compared to September?
Those of you who had a rough time with the East Weneha Muzzle tag, what made it so challenging?
Post by: Bango skank on June 17, 2019, 03:54:51 PM
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Post by: jackelope on June 26, 2019, 09:17:40 AM
Post by: Shooter McBobcat on June 26, 2019, 04:21:47 PM
How many goats are you running? Always been interested in goats. Good luck on the hunt I’m sure it’s going to be a blast :tup:
I have 6 full grown seasoned pack goats and I have packed multiple bulls out of central Idaho with them. I just have to get them in shape again. It's a constant battle to get goats in shape. Pack goats are fun and practical, but they are a lot of work. At least getting to basecamp in Weneha will be easier than my camp in the Sawtooths.
Post by: gadwall on July 15, 2019, 09:35:08 PM
Post by: gadwall on July 15, 2019, 09:43:25 PM
Its elk hunting in country that's steeper than a cows face :chuckle: