Post by: shootermcgow on June 16, 2019, 09:16:13 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 16, 2019, 10:06:25 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on June 16, 2019, 10:31:59 PM
Post by: Caseyd on June 16, 2019, 11:58:10 PM
I’m thinking with busy training schedule it might not be the last out there this year
Post by: Birdgetter on June 17, 2019, 07:18:41 AM
Post by: Bob33 on June 17, 2019, 12:29:26 PM
- The training center is vast and covers approximately 500 square miles.
- The training center is broken up into 16 “training areas” and also some additional areas. A few of the areas such as the Central Impact Area are never open to the public.
- The 16 training areas may or may not be open for recreational use at any one time. The list of open areas changes daily and is usually available around 17:00 the day before.
- Access to and egress from the training center is via one entry point off exit 26 from I-82 near Selah. Access is available from 2 hours before sunrise until two hours after sunset.
- At check-in visitors may select up to three training they wish to visit. These may be changed with a phone call while on the training center.
- All visitors must have a recreation pass. The pass is $25 and is valid from April 1 through March 31 of the following year. To obtain a pass the visitor must read a manual of training center regulations.
- All visitors must show personal identification. At times a passport or enhanced driver’s license have been required and will ultimately be so. The implementation date has been extended a few times but it would be wise to check and confirm what the current requirement is.
- The driver must provide current vehicle registration and proof of insurance.
- Hunters must display a valid hunting license, tags and permits, and anything else required for the specific hunting intended.
- All firearms brought on the training center must be registered with the Training Center Police.
- Firearms must be cased while in a vehicle.
- You are on your own for vehicle issues. Bring good tires and at least one spare. If your vehicle breaks down it is your responsibility to have it towed.
- Summer weather is hot and dry, and a few fires usually occur every summer.
- Winter can bring enough snow that some areas become impassible.
- As for elk, they can be anywhere on the training center but tend to congregate in certain areas depending on the time of year. My experience has been that I see them on average every three to five visits.
Happy hunting.
Post by: slowhand on June 17, 2019, 12:40:12 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on June 17, 2019, 12:51:51 PM
Post by: B4noon on June 17, 2019, 01:38:30 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on June 17, 2019, 02:15:35 PM
Good luck on the hunt
Post by: Timberstalker on June 17, 2019, 06:04:20 PM
I hunted out there for 10 days straight one year and never had an issue with any tires. The roads didn’t seem all that bad to me.
Good luck on the hunt
I find the tire report different from each person!
One year that place ate a set of my tires up. The next time it was no different than any other gravel road.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 17, 2019, 06:31:49 PM
Post by: Dan-o on June 17, 2019, 07:46:36 PM
I've spent quite literally hundreds of days out there and I've never had so much as a low tire. I always run a quality 10 ply though :dunno:
Wow.
I've probably been out there 7 days....... 2 flats.
Load Range D truck tires.
It might depend on which little road you frequent, because I found my way up one that shredded my tires.
Post by: Bullkllr on June 17, 2019, 08:38:13 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on June 17, 2019, 09:15:11 PM
I've spent quite literally hundreds of days out there and I've never had so much as a low tire. I always run a quality 10 ply though :dunno:
Wow.
I've probably been out there 7 days....... 2 flats.
Load Range D truck tires.
It might depend on which little road you frequent, because I found my way up one that shredded my tires.
10 ply tires = Load Range E
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 17, 2019, 09:31:40 PM
I've been knocking on wood all night after posting that lol. Guaranteed I'll get 4 flats my first trip out this year :chuckle:I've spent quite literally hundreds of days out there and I've never had so much as a low tire. I always run a quality 10 ply though :dunno:
Wow.
I've probably been out there 7 days....... 2 flats.
Load Range D truck tires.
It might depend on which little road you frequent, because I found my way up one that shredded my tires.
Post by: wheels on June 17, 2019, 09:38:40 PM
Post by: sagerat on June 17, 2019, 09:41:35 PM
Busiest training schedule since the Korean war. Access into the good areas will be an issue this fall. Good luck.
If this is truly the case they should extend the hunt for permit holders, absolutely no reason not to...
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 17, 2019, 09:44:28 PM
anyone putting in for tags out there should know the routine. It's not a secret. Gamble you take when YOU submit your choices :twocents:Busiest training schedule since the Korean war. Access into the good areas will be an issue this fall. Good luck.
If this is truly the case they should extend the hunt for permit holders, absolutely no reason not to...
Post by: sagerat on June 17, 2019, 09:50:03 PM
anyone putting in for tags out there should know the routine. It's not a secret. Gamble you take when YOU submit your choices :twocents:Busiest training schedule since the Korean war. Access into the good areas will be an issue this fall. Good luck.
If this is truly the case they should extend the hunt for permit holders, absolutely no reason not to...
Very true, and I agree but why not make it a long season? You’re already competing with tribal hunters and if access is extra limited due to training...
Post by: wheels on June 18, 2019, 08:04:03 PM
Post by: Stein on June 18, 2019, 08:14:14 PM
anyone putting in for tags out there should know the routine. It's not a secret. Gamble you take when YOU submit your choices :twocents:Busiest training schedule since the Korean war. Access into the good areas will be an issue this fall. Good luck.
If this is truly the case they should extend the hunt for permit holders, absolutely no reason not to...
Very true, and I agree but why not make it a long season? You’re already competing with tribal hunters and if access is extra limited due to training...
State already has your money....
There are plenty of tags where you wait for the call that never comes and lose your points and money. Not right, but like I have said a ton of times if we keep sending them our money we should expect the same treatment we have received.
Post by: Bob33 on June 18, 2019, 08:16:31 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 18, 2019, 08:25:07 PM
Post by: wheels on June 18, 2019, 08:27:15 PM
Post by: tallcooljuan on June 22, 2019, 10:47:38 AM
I know someone who trains there and told me the elk are up North. Makes sense since the Master Hunters are encouraged to hunt Badger Pocket. If nothing else it is a very cool area and like non other in the State.