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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: 10mmg on June 10, 2020, 02:44:08 PM

Title: Over 65 Alkali GMU 371 Elk
Post by: 10mmg on June 10, 2020, 02:44:08 PM: For the first time ever dad was saw something other than Not Selected. He drew a over 65 tag on the firing range. Was wondering if anyone might be willing to offer advise on this tag. We are planning on scouting the area but as the web site says it is the size of Rhoda Island so a general nod would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Post by: ffhoofer on June 10, 2020, 02:48:09 PM: Sent you a pm
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Post by: thurman on June 10, 2020, 03:40:14 PM: I drew the bull tag for October 12-30. Can't wait!
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Post by: mp.hunter on June 10, 2020, 03:51:44 PM: My dad got the disabled bull tag for rifle too

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Post by: bustedoldman on June 10, 2020, 04:29:09 PM: I drew a muzzy tag...
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Post by: bustedoldman on June 11, 2020, 08:41:17 AM: No access for recreational users currently...
Title: Re: Over 65 Alkali GMU 371 Elk
Post by: 10mmg on June 11, 2020, 08:56:45 AM: Thanks for all the information. Once the base opens again we will start our scouting work.
Title: Re: Over 65 Alkali GMU 371 Elk
Post by: muleyslayer on June 11, 2020, 09:17:23 AM: Quote from: thurman on June 10, 2020, 03:40:14 PM
I drew the bull tag for October 12-30. Can't wait!
Thats were my tag went lol
Title: Re: Over 65 Alkali GMU 371 Elk
Post by: thurman on June 11, 2020, 09:19:36 AM: Quote from: muleyslayer on June 11, 2020, 09:17:23 AM
Quote from: thurman on June 10, 2020, 03:40:14 PM
I drew the bull tag for October 12-30. Can't wait!
Thats were my tag went lol

:tup:
Title: Re: Over 65 Alkali GMU 371 Elk
Post by: bustedoldman on June 11, 2020, 09:33:38 AM: Look at the other Alkali thread, lots of needed info being posted....
Title: Re: Over 65 Alkali GMU 371 Elk
Post by: thurman on August 18, 2020, 12:09:50 PM: Hopefully they get the fire contained
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Post by: bigdub257 on August 18, 2020, 01:07:43 PM: Quote from: thurman on August 18, 2020, 12:09:50 PM
Hopefully they get the fire contained

I'm having doubts we'll be allowed to hunt in there this year with the Covid situation.
Title: Re: Over 65 Alkali GMU 371 Elk
Post by: teanawayslayer on August 18, 2020, 01:11:35 PM: Quote from: bigdub257 on August 18, 2020, 01:07:43 PM
Quote from: thurman on August 18, 2020, 12:09:50 PM
Hopefully they get the fire contained

I'm having doubts we'll be allowed to hunt in there this year with the Covid situation.
up to about 35,000 acres. The YTC is open for recreation as of July 16th. Hunting is a go. But currently close due to the fire
Title: Re: Over 65 Alkali GMU 371 Elk
Post by: thurman on August 19, 2020, 11:28:26 AM: I was planning on going in on Sunday hopefully it gets open soon running out of time to scout.
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Post by: Vandal44 on August 19, 2020, 12:47:37 PM: I drew that tag for early archery elk, I hope its opened by September 12th
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Post by: bustedoldman on August 19, 2020, 01:06:11 PM: As far as I know its open now for rec users other than the fire closure.....Call the hotline #1-509-577-3600
Title: Re: Over 65 Alkali GMU 371 Elk
Post by: thurman on August 19, 2020, 01:29:36 PM: Quote from: bustedoldman on August 19, 2020, 01:06:11 PM
As far as I know its open now for rec users other than the fire closure.....Call the hotline #1-509-577-3600

I'm getting the same message that it's been all week. Closed to all recreation as of Sunday
Title: Re: Over 65 Alkali GMU 371 Elk
Post by: BULLBLASTER on August 19, 2020, 01:31:36 PM: Quote from: Vandal44 on August 19, 2020, 12:47:37 PM
I drew that tag for early archery elk, I hope its opened by September 12th
Your hunt is sept 1-20. Get them reading glasses cleaned up and Read the book man! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Over 65 Alkali GMU 371 Elk
Post by: wheels on August 20, 2020, 04:33:25 PM: got my rec pass this morning out down raange was closed the fire is contained not sure when it will open
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Post by: teanawayslayer on August 22, 2020, 01:10:16 PM: Quote from: wheels on August 20, 2020, 04:33:25 PM
got my rec pass this morning out down raange was closed the fire is contained not sure when it will open
it opened yesterday
Title: Re: Over 65 Alkali GMU 371 Elk
Post by: 10mmg on October 13, 2020, 09:14:44 AM: Well we traveled high and low and saw large bucks and a big bull but no cows. We will try again after our deer hunt next weekend. One interesting thing we saw was a badger in area 7 along cold creek. Funny little guy. Got a video of him heading towards the creek. First badger I have seen in the wild.
Title: Re: Over 65 Alkali GMU 371 Elk
Post by: bigdub257 on October 26, 2020, 06:57:41 PM: Any updates on the cow hunt from any members? I traveled over this weekend and hunted Saturday and Sunday. Had never been there before and was totally shocked by the enormous size of the YTC. Saw a few spikes and small bulls during the day on Saturday and a few cows right at dark that were impossible to get to due to their location and darkness. No elk sightings on Sunday. Am going to give it another try on the last 2 or 3 days of the season later this week. If anybody has any suggestions on general areas to target I'm all ears!
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Post by: Timberstalker on October 26, 2020, 07:16:05 PM: What units have been open? I know it changes daily. Just asking generally.
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Post by: bigdub257 on October 26, 2020, 07:39:47 PM: If I remember correctly, the only units that were closed over the weekend were 5 and 16. The hotline just listed areas 1-9 and 16 open tomorrow.
Title: Re: Over 65 Alkali GMU 371 Elk
Post by: 10mmg on October 26, 2020, 09:58:51 PM: Gonna be in there Wednesday and Thursday this week looking for one cow willing to be freezer foder. Looks like they key areas will be open.
Title: Re: Over 65 Alkali GMU 371 Elk
Post by: bigdub257 on October 27, 2020, 08:32:42 AM: I hope they keep most of those areas open through the week. Good luck and maybe I'll bump into you over there!
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Post by: teanawayslayer on October 27, 2020, 08:41:56 AM: I’d hit up 15 if open. Lots of elk in 15.
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Post by: bigdub257 on October 27, 2020, 06:39:28 PM: Quote from: teanawayslayer on October 27, 2020, 08:41:56 AM
I’d hit up 15 if open. Lots of elk in 15.

Thanks for the heads up on that Teanaway. Hoping they may open it before the season ends on Friday.
Title: Re: Over 65 Alkali GMU 371 Elk
Post by: 10mmg on October 27, 2020, 07:16:41 PM: Quote from: bigdub257 on October 27, 2020, 08:32:42 AM
I hope they keep most of those areas open through the week. Good luck and maybe I'll bump into you over there!
You guys as well. We got 2 days to seal the deal so we will be hitting the ground hard.
Title: Re: Over 65 Alkali GMU 371 Elk
Post by: bigdub257 on October 30, 2020, 01:28:09 PM: Connected on a cow yesterday. Took me most of the afternoon to skin, quarter and packout to the truck but was well worth it! Many thanks to a member on here who took the time to familiarize me with the unit and provide some very helpful tips!
Title: Re: Over 65 Alkali GMU 371 Elk
Post by: 10mmg on October 30, 2020, 03:29:22 PM: Congrats on the cow. Out of curiosity what area? Unfortunately dad has to dine on tag soup this year. During the entire season we only saw the one large bull. Maybe next year.
Title: Re: Over 65 Alkali GMU 371 Elk
Post by: bigdub257 on October 30, 2020, 04:08:01 PM: I ended up over in area 1 yesterday. Spotted them in a deep sagebrush draw and was able to catch up with them after playing cat and mouse for about an hour. It was still a pretty long shot but it worked out. Area is so huge it's mind boggling! Wish you guys could have connected. I've been there trust me. Good luck in the future.
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Post by: wheels on October 30, 2020, 10:07:35 PM: congrats