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Title: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Armstrong on June 21, 2019, 10:51:38 AM: I was fortunate enough to draw one of the ten peaches ridge archery tags. Man I’m pumped! I just wanted to thank all of you hunt wa members. This forum has been a wealth of knowledge for me over the years. I was born and raised in the Seattle area so hunting wasn't the most popular subject... my family didn’t even camp let alone hunt. But hunting has always intrigued me. I remember flipping through the pages of old cabelas catalogs when I was a kid, loving every minute of it. Fast forward to 2013 after watching Steven Rinella’s shows I decided to try hunting for the first time. I choose archery. I was lucky and got a small 3 point muley my first year. I thought hunting was easy :rolleyes: the following years I was hit with reality. Hunting is hard. Very hard. But to say that I’m obsessed is an understatement. I’ve been fortunate enough to harvest 2 small bucks a doe and a cow elk with my bow I would love to add a Bull ! Now I need to get in shape. I bought running shoes the day after the draw. I’ve been running and hitting the gym. I want to give this tag the justice that it deserves. Thanks again guys and gals.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: greenhead_killer on June 21, 2019, 10:55:22 AM: Good luck! It’s a tough tag. Enjoy the experience and hopefully you’ll put one down
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Armstrong on June 21, 2019, 11:04:00 AM: Thanks! Now I need to make some time to do some scouting. See what I’m up against.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 21, 2019, 11:18:03 AM: What a year to draw!!!! I've been saying all along that as crappy as it was that tag numbers got cut, whoever draws will be in for something real special. I'm officially jealous. Lunges and squats are your friend when it comes time to pack elk. Wish I could have that tag again.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Rainier10 on June 21, 2019, 11:38:42 AM: I also think it is a great year to draw. Permits are way down so pressure should be as well. I know numbers are down but I am hopeful for you that they aren't as bad as the permit quotas suggest.

Looking forward to the story. Even if you don't fill the tag please let us know how it goes.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Stein on June 21, 2019, 01:05:46 PM: If the burn has new grass it will be epic. It may be too early, but that is the first thing I would check.

I can’t imagine being on a knob looking into that huge burn when it is full of feed.

Good luck!

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Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Armstrong on June 21, 2019, 01:36:38 PM: I checked Washington trails association a guy hiked the Norse peak area a couple days ago and said lots of growth in the burn. I think it’s going to be a good year. I will defiantly let you guys know the outcome tag in hand or not.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 21, 2019, 01:53:36 PM: Elk are dumb. The more pressing matter is that buck in your avatar! What's the scoop on that guy!
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Armstrong on June 21, 2019, 02:02:04 PM: Ha ha. So I said my family didn’t hunt. that’s not entirely true. My grandpa went hunting exactly one time back in the seventies. He shot that monster near Leavenworth. He never hunted again. When I showed him my first buck he said “where’s the rest of him”. Times have changed a bit grandpa. He gave me the rack when I got into hunting. Pretty sure I’ll never get a buck that can hold a candle to that guy.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 21, 2019, 02:08:42 PM: Quote from: Armstrong on June 21, 2019, 02:02:04 PM
Ha ha. So I said my family didn’t hunt. that’s not entirely true. My grandpa went hunting exactly one time back in the seventies. He shot that monster near Leavenworth. He never hunted again. When I showed him my first buck he said “where’s the rest of him”. Times have changed a bit grandpa. He gave me the rack when I got into hunting. Pretty sure I’ll never get a buck that can hold a candle to that guy.
never say never my friend :tup: cool he let you have it. Dont ever let it go.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: fishngamereaper on June 21, 2019, 02:29:35 PM: Settle for nothing less.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: greenhead_killer on June 21, 2019, 02:49:57 PM: A 300” bull is a great benchmark for that unit during archery. Def some bigger ones, but that’s a great number to hit.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: elkrack on June 21, 2019, 05:25:04 PM: Quote from: fishngamereaper on June 21, 2019, 02:29:35 PM
Settle for nothing less.

Holy main beams! :drool:
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Hoythunter on June 21, 2019, 07:56:49 PM: I sure enjoyed my muzzy tag last year. Filter out the noise about numbers being down and give it your all. Trust me, plenty of bulls carried over from last year. Guaranteed :tup:
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 21, 2019, 08:08:22 PM: Numbers aren't down, feed is off the charts and antler growth shows it :twocents:
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Hoythunter on June 21, 2019, 08:12:28 PM: Quote from: Karl Blanchard on June 21, 2019, 08:08:22 PM
Numbers aren't down, feed is off the charts and antler growth shows it :twocents:

Yep. How WDFG can justify cutting tag numbers is mind boggling.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: fishngamereaper on June 21, 2019, 08:20:33 PM: I'll be in there all summer working cams for fun.. trying to get a 400" on cam...lofty goals but do able...
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: saylean on June 21, 2019, 10:32:06 PM: Congrats, I’ve got one of the other tags. See you up there. Good luck!
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Armstrong on June 22, 2019, 08:51:27 AM: It going to be hard to pass up a legal bull. I don’t have that many kills under my belt. I would like to hold out for a bigger bull but a part of me thinks I should take any chance I get. I also know quality tags don’t grow on trees. :dunno: See you up there saylean. Hope you arrow a big one.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: greenhead_killer on June 22, 2019, 09:43:11 AM: I hope my comments didn’t come across as negative. It’s a great unit to have a tag in. I had the tag in ‘14. Didn’t notch mine, but had a great time. Like others have said, great year to have a tag in hand with the amount of feed and good weather we’ve had. Good luck!
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 22, 2019, 10:16:27 AM: Archery elk hunting is hard. You can call in 10 different elk and still not have a shot opportunity because of angles or vegetation. If you aren't very proficiant in the ways of the wapiti it becomes even more difficult. Quality tags don't come around all that often But with that said, be realistic about your skill set and set your standards accordingly. I think that 1 of the biggest mistakes that guys make is setting unrealistic standards. They draw a premium tag and think they can waltz in and half ass it because it's a good unit and then get slapped down hard. Be honest with yourself about your physical fitness, your hunting ability, and your proficiency with your weapon. There are giant bulls in that unit but they are far and few between. A mature 6 point is a trophy in my book. Whether that's 290" or 390". That pic above is a good representation of most bulls around Yakima. Short fronts, main beams in the mid 40 range and usually weak on their 3's (that bull has better than average 3's).
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Dan-o on June 22, 2019, 11:41:03 AM: Whether you get a monster, a raghorn or eat the tag.............

You should be in for an EPIC elk hunt.

That is some of my favorite country in the state.

Enjoy it......... It's a rare tag.

:tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup:
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Wingin it on June 22, 2019, 04:09:59 PM: There are some stud bulls running round that country! Your hunt will be lots of fun regardless of the outcome. Enjoy the opportunity as they don't come regularly in this state. You should have some awesome encounters and with a little luck you may get a really good one! Have fun!
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Armstrong on June 22, 2019, 11:31:41 PM: Green head killer. Didn’t think you came across negative at all. :tup: I have just been thinking about my game plan. I was curious what your guys gut reaction would be for my situation. Hold out for a bigger bull or take any opportunity I can get ? For regular season I’m still in take any legal animal mode. I do know if I passed on a legal bull and don't end up notching my tag the wife wouldn’t be pleased. She Loves her game meat. I got cocky last year and passed on a deer first day of elk season. I had a multi season deer tag and thought I would have enough opportunity. Ended up eating tag soup. Thanks for the input guys. I’m mostly excited to get more action and experience. This will be the first time I’ll be chasing elk on the east side. I’ve hunted elk around mount Adams or on the coast so far. i think I’ve been going for elk 5 years now. My buddy and I hunted the Lewis river unit backpacking in. If only I knew then what i know now. We had decent action we were just green and didn’t know any better. . Bugeling bulls all over the place. Next we tried the coast. I was able to harvest a cow. It was an awesome experience. We went back the next Year but the country is just too thick. It seemed like even if we saw elk we couldn’t get to them, at least quietly. I’ll do whatever style of hunt that will give me the best opportunity, but I would prefer a backcountry hunt. My buddy and I have all the necessary gear. I can hold my own but defiantly need to work on my fitness level. Thanks guys for the positive comments.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 23, 2019, 08:34:42 AM: I do an immense amount of backpack hunting but with 10 tags in peaches there's no way I'm backpacking. You literally have 346 to yourself.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: trophyhunt on June 23, 2019, 08:40:31 AM: Quote from: Karl Blanchard on June 23, 2019, 08:34:42 AM
I do an immense amount of backpack hunting but with 10 tags in peaches there's no way I'm backpacking. You literally have 346 to yourself.
and maby a few local members......
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: fishngamereaper on June 23, 2019, 09:41:34 AM: Quote from: Karl Blanchard on June 23, 2019, 08:34:42 AM
I do an immense amount of backpack hunting but with 10 tags in peaches there's no way I'm backpacking. You literally have 346 to yourself.

:yeah:
Last year I parked at one of my "spots" an hr before light to drink coffee and listen for bugles. No sooner did I turn off the truck I had a bull crack off about 50 yds away...then his sparing partner cracked off a little further away ..both where shooter bulls. I stayed between them for 3 hours but never got a clean shot opportunity ...
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Armstrong on June 23, 2019, 10:43:42 AM: You guys make a fair point. :tup:
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: saylean on June 23, 2019, 02:39:54 PM: Quote from: Karl Blanchard on June 23, 2019, 08:34:42 AM
I do an immense amount of backpack hunting but with 10 tags in peaches there's no way I'm backpacking. You literally have 346 to yourself.

Not all to himself....🤔🤙😂
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: coachcw on June 24, 2019, 06:24:17 AM: Be aggressive don't be afraid to call , as said before wind wind wind . good luck .
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: vfilbert on June 29, 2019, 07:40:32 AM: Awesome tag reed, I drew back in 14 and had had several close encounters with mature bulls, as was mentioned it can take several encounters for it to all come together, I feel you will just know if it’s the right bull or not. Rag horn or not! Looking foreword to some scouting trips this summer, I’ll show you everything I know about unit 346. Wish you the best of success. Talk at you soon
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: stillJBR on June 30, 2019, 07:59:57 PM: Armstrong and Saylean -

Congrats. Had the tag in 2011. Took Chinook Pass Outfitters in for the hunt after backpacking in several trips in July and Aug and locating plenty of elk. Day two had close to 100 head of elk thunder over a saddle right to an open hillside above my buddy and I. At least 20+ bulls, 3-4 of which were at least 6x6. They were all spooked down into the dark timber by another hunter, but closed the gap on a bull that remained in a clump of trees. Could hear him but not see him. He came running down and into a small opening and skidded to halt 18 yrds in front of me when he saw me draw back. I arrowed that bull which turned out to be a 5x5. I had exactly 0.6 secs to see him and decide to shoot or not. Despite being into elk in July and Aug, when I arrived for the hunt I didn't see or hear an elk for 4 days before the opener. When I had that split second decision on the 5x5, I took it. My buddy never filled his tag.
Great hunt. Still have my entire hunt prep journal. PM me if you have any questions. Chinook Pass Outfitters was worth every penny once that bull took a dirt nap.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Reidus on June 30, 2019, 09:11:54 PM: I have 6 cameras still up there from last fall I'm itching to see what's on them. I haven't had time to round them up. If you're looking to go for a hike and round up some cameras....... Might find some good pics and areas to hunt. Spent a lot of time up there last summer/fall.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 30, 2019, 10:02:43 PM: This thread needs more horn porn :chuckle:
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Reidus on July 01, 2019, 09:13:57 AM: This should get you excited.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: 2MANY on July 01, 2019, 09:56:26 AM: Is that milk on it's lips?
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: fishngamereaper on July 01, 2019, 09:57:59 AM: :hello:
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: saylean on July 01, 2019, 10:00:54 AM: Quote from: stillJBR on June 30, 2019, 07:59:57 PM
Armstrong and Saylean -

Congrats. Had the tag in 2011. Took Chinook Pass Outfitters in for the hunt after backpacking in several trips in July and Aug and locating plenty of elk. Day two had close to 100 head of elk thunder over a saddle right to an open hillside above my buddy and I. At least 20+ bulls, 3-4 of which were at least 6x6. They were all spooked down into the dark timber by another hunter, but closed the gap on a bull that remained in a clump of trees. Could hear him but not see him. He came running down and into a small opening and skidded to halt 18 yrds in front of me when he saw me draw back. I arrowed that bull which turned out to be a 5x5. I had exactly 0.6 secs to see him and decide to shoot or not. Despite being into elk in July and Aug, when I arrived for the hunt I didn't see or hear an elk for 4 days before the opener. When I had that split second decision on the 5x5, I took it. My buddy never filled his tag.
Great hunt. Still have my entire hunt prep journal. PM me if you have any questions. Chinook Pass Outfitters was worth every penny once that bull took a dirt nap.

Thanks for the info. Congrats on filling the tag. Sounds about right, split seconds to figure out what to do...
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Karl Blanchard on July 01, 2019, 10:11:43 AM: Quote from: Reidus on July 01, 2019, 09:13:57 AM
This should get you excited.
😍😍😍😍😍
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: D-Rock425 on July 01, 2019, 10:31:51 AM: Quote from: Karl Blanchard on July 01, 2019, 10:11:43 AM
Quote from: Reidus on July 01, 2019, 09:13:57 AM
This should get you excited.
😍😍😍😍😍
trophy spike
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Armstrong on July 01, 2019, 11:26:05 AM: Thanks guys for the info and offers. I will be heading up for my first scouting trip in a couple weeks. I’m going to skip the nw mountain challenge this year to go scouting instead. Only so many weekends in a summer. I figure getting the lay of the land for this awesome tag is top priority.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Hoythunter on July 01, 2019, 10:41:36 PM: A little horn porn to add into the mix from my ‘18 muzzy hunt. Wasn’t able to get any on the ground photos seems tho he tilted over directly onto a yellow jackets nest. Not all. He absolutely destroyed the hornets nest with his dying kicks. Hundreds upon hundreds upon hundreds of pissed off bees. Talk about a head scratcher as I sat there pondering my next move.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Karl Blanchard on July 01, 2019, 10:51:47 PM: Quote from: Hoythunter on July 01, 2019, 10:41:36 PM
A little horn porn to add into the mix. Wasn’t able to get any on the ground photos seems tho he tilted over directly onto a yellow jackets nest. Not all. He absolutely destroyed the hornets nest with his dying kicks. What a rodeo.
:yike: been there with a spike my older brother killed. It was definitely sporty :chuckle: awesome bull man :tup:
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: D-Rock425 on July 02, 2019, 06:52:16 AM: I'm just not sure why anyone would want to draw this tag when your odds of drawing a blues tag are way better now with the permit cuts. :lol4: :lol4: after saying that this is the only hunt choice I apply for.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Antlershed on July 02, 2019, 08:27:45 AM: Did someone mention weak thirds? :chuckle:
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Antlershed on July 02, 2019, 08:39:55 AM: More Peaches horn porn. This guy missed the memo about weak thirds though. :yike:
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: jstone on July 02, 2019, 08:42:54 AM: Nice bull
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: D-Rock425 on July 02, 2019, 09:13:24 AM: Trophy spike
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: D-Rock425 on July 02, 2019, 09:16:14 AM: Another
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Antlershed on July 02, 2019, 09:26:21 AM: Trophy spikes for days... :chuckle:
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: nitroelk on July 02, 2019, 09:40:49 AM: These guys are showing some good potential considering pictures were taken on June 21st
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: saylean on July 02, 2019, 10:58:25 AM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on July 02, 2019, 09:13:24 AM
Trophy spike

that's the one for me boys!
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Reidus on July 02, 2019, 01:01:22 PM: Quote from: saylean on July 02, 2019, 10:58:25 AM
Quote from: D-Rock425 on July 02, 2019, 09:13:24 AM
Trophy spike

that's the one for me boys!

Let me know if you want some co-ordinates for the spike honey hole. Would make for a good packing experience.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: saylean on July 02, 2019, 01:10:11 PM: Quote from: Reidus on July 02, 2019, 01:01:22 PM
Quote from: saylean on July 02, 2019, 10:58:25 AM
Quote from: D-Rock425 on July 02, 2019, 09:13:24 AM
Trophy spike

that's the one for me boys!

Let me know if you want some co-ordinates for the spike honey hole. Would make for a good packing experience.
Thanks! I say that to get my brother (xforce) wound up. Usually, he is looking for animals with pixie dust floating around them....Ill hold out for a rag two point min... :chuckle: :chuckle: :tup:
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Katmai Guy on July 02, 2019, 01:17:34 PM: Quote from: Antlershed on July 02, 2019, 09:26:21 AM
Trophy spikes for days... :chuckle:

Antlershed, is your camera close to the road? Location looks familiar.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Reidus on July 02, 2019, 01:24:19 PM: Oh boy i found pics of another stud peaches bull
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Antlershed on July 02, 2019, 01:31:55 PM: Quote from: Katmai Guy on July 02, 2019, 01:17:34 PM
Quote from: Antlershed on July 02, 2019, 09:26:21 AM
Trophy spikes for days... :chuckle:

Antlershed, is your camera close to the road? Location looks familiar.
No, about 5-6 miles from a road.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Armstrong on July 02, 2019, 03:29:04 PM: Nice bull Hoythunter. Congrats. I think I should get an epipen with stories like that. Keep the pics coming boys. Then around mid September I’ll post one of my own. :tup:
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Post by: slowhand on July 02, 2019, 04:58:05 PM: Please God, let Me get a Peaches tag once more in my life. I'll be a good boy, I swear.
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Post by: Mr Mykiss on July 04, 2019, 10:35:02 AM: Another.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: fishngamereaper on July 04, 2019, 11:06:34 AM: Hoyt's bull alive
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Karl Blanchard on July 04, 2019, 11:22:41 AM: Quote from: Mr Mykiss on July 04, 2019, 10:35:02 AM
Another.
that's a goodin!!!!!
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Karl Blanchard on July 04, 2019, 11:23:57 AM: Quote from: fishngamereaper on July 04, 2019, 11:06:34 AM
Hoyt's bull alive
definitely him!
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Reidus on July 04, 2019, 12:20:36 PM: Quote from: Mr Mykiss on July 04, 2019, 10:35:02 AM
Another.

That rack looks kinda familiar. Super beetle job. Did you do it yourself?
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Mr Mykiss on July 04, 2019, 10:40:22 PM: Quote from: Reidus on July 04, 2019, 12:20:36 PM
Quote from: Mr Mykiss on July 04, 2019, 10:35:02 AM
Another.

That rack looks kinda familiar. Super beetle job. Did you do it yourself?
What a silly question.
Do I look like a friggin beetle!!??
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Post by: 4fletch on July 05, 2019, 01:05:12 PM: Hi I didnt read all the responses so. Calling elk into shooting g range is the easiest method to harvest one . If u wa t some I fo PM me ur cell number. .
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Post by: coachcw on July 08, 2019, 12:50:32 PM: some good growth this year .... I'm Jealous
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Gentrys on July 09, 2019, 09:02:00 PM: I hiked into the burn area Sunday. The elk are in there, but not in big numbers. Quite a bit of grass growing in some areas and very little in others. Should be phenominal in another year or two when I finally draw.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Armstrong on July 19, 2019, 08:52:16 PM: Headed out for my first scouting trip tomorrow. It going to be nice to get out and see some new country. Thank you guys for all the offers, info and horn porn.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: stillJBR on August 02, 2019, 09:00:40 PM: Hunt the roadless basins of the west side of the unit. Scout on foot, hunt with an outfitter. If you drop a big boy you’ll be glad to have mules to pack it out. Consider a Montana elk decoy to help with hang ups and practice your “bulls calling cows” bugle perfected by Joel Turner.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: scoutdog346 on August 24, 2019, 11:45:00 AM: Does that one picture of the spike happen to be on the left hand side of little Naches Road if you're heading away from Highway 410 down in that Valley right b4 it gets Swampy?
Quote from: Antlershed on July 02, 2019, 09:26:21 AM
Trophy spikes for days... :chuckle:
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Armstrong on August 27, 2019, 08:28:44 AM: Life got a bit busy and I haven’t updated in a while. On my first scouting trip I basically found where I’m not going to hunt. Gentrys post was spot on about the burn. The edges were green but from what we saw the elk have little reason to go deep in the burn area. Saw some sign but there’s not much growing yet. On to plan b,c,d,e. I can’t believe September is almost here!
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Karl Blanchard on August 27, 2019, 08:38:53 AM: Keep at it man. There is feed everywhere this year. Even places that dry up by summer are still green and viable. You're in for a good hunt :tup:
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on August 27, 2019, 08:39:46 AM: Here's one to get the juices flowing :chuckle:
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: fishngamereaper on August 27, 2019, 08:56:51 AM: Quote from: Karl Blanchard's on August 27, 2019, 08:39:46 AM
Here's one to get the juices flowing :chuckle:

Dude don't lie.. that's a bethel bull..
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: trophyhunt on August 27, 2019, 09:02:39 AM: Quote from: Karl Blanchard on August 27, 2019, 08:39:46 AM
Here's one to get the juices flowing :chuckle:
great photo shopped pic!! I know how you hate elk and looooove mule deer!

:chuckle:
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: 2MANY on August 27, 2019, 09:07:46 AM: That's not Sitka gear bro.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: heavyhorned on September 04, 2019, 11:51:40 AM: Wasn't up in 346 but hung out in 336 for a few days last weekend. went up on cole butte and drove some other roads. saw a few elk but lots and lots of sign. most of the sign was up high (4000ft and up). only saw 3 others up there all weekend. hunting grouse and scouting. lots of water and lots a green grass.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Armstrong on September 05, 2019, 01:28:18 PM: Thanks for the info.
Title: Re: Selected! Peaches Ridge Quality Bull!
Post by: Armstrong on September 08, 2019, 10:46:00 PM: Went up and hunted for the weekend. Going home to work a few days then hunt the last week of the season. Haven’t notched my tag yet but got into elk. Called in a nice 6x6 to about 40 but didn’t get a shot.if he came another 10 yards I would have had him. Or at least had a shot. I was shaken up a bit. 8) Chased a few bugles and bumped a few elk. So far so good. Next week will be a good week
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Post by: D-Rock425 on October 27, 2019, 05:41:40 PM: You ever fill this tag.
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Post by: PlateauNDN on October 28, 2019, 08:14:17 AM: :yeah:
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Post by: HUNT JR on June 11, 2020, 10:23:04 AM: Well this thread and all the horn porn has me excited now!