Post by: Igottanewknee on June 16, 2020, 03:26:30 PM
Post by: lewy on June 16, 2020, 05:22:30 PM
Post by: jstone on June 16, 2020, 05:24:33 PM
Post by: cougforester on June 16, 2020, 06:23:18 PM
Post by: Gentrys on June 16, 2020, 09:14:17 PM
Post by: Ridgerunner on June 16, 2020, 09:19:57 PM
Post by: Igottanewknee on June 17, 2020, 08:29:01 AM
Consider going over there well before the season starts and just see if you can talk with some of the employees. They are generally happy to share info. If you wait unit opening morning to speak with them, well... you likely won't get as much info.I was going to start doing just that. I'm curious how or where there is access points or where are the gates or offices. Would it be on the north or south side... approach it from 410 or I-90?.
Post by: RB on June 17, 2020, 08:59:56 AM
Post by: jstone on June 17, 2020, 09:25:18 AM
Post by: Igottanewknee on June 17, 2020, 09:29:45 AM
You will need to go to the guard gate and get information to enter the watershedHow do you get to the guard gate?
Post by: wamuledeer on June 17, 2020, 10:53:19 AM
Post by: westside bull on June 17, 2020, 10:58:44 AM
I have the same tag but have not been there for years. I believe the guardshack is still off of the Headworks road past Kanasket Palmer State Park.At least a 300 6pt or nothing wamuledeer.
Post by: sagemd on June 17, 2020, 03:38:40 PM
Post by: Igottanewknee on July 10, 2020, 10:38:36 AM
Weird thing though, the dates are different than the hunting regs. Hunting regulations say October 17th to the 23rd, while permit says 24th to 30th. Time to call Wdfw...
Post by: trophyhunt on July 10, 2020, 12:16:31 PM
Post by: bobcat on July 10, 2020, 01:44:50 PM
Post by: Igottanewknee on July 10, 2020, 02:05:03 PM
Seems like it would be October 24-30. I actually didn't apply for Green River this year because of the October 17-23 season that was listed, because I had plans to take my daughter for mule deer in eastern Washington the first weekend of deer season, which of course opens October 17. So I applied for Mudflow which had a November season, and drew it. First time I hadn't applied for Green River in probably at least ten years. The dates for deer in Green River is October 17-23, so it sure seems like the elk season would be after that.Soooooo, are all the hunts pushed back a week? I tried calling but did email the wdfw today. Apparently it's a furlough day for them, so hopefully hear something Monday. Maybe as Trophyhunt said, the Mucks may have changed things for us.
Post by: Pegasus on July 10, 2020, 02:20:11 PM
Post by: bobcat on July 10, 2020, 02:23:43 PM
So it probably is the October 17-23 season, but who knows. You'll have to clarify that with the WDFW on Monday.
Post by: trophyhunt on July 10, 2020, 03:20:39 PM
Post by: bobcat on July 10, 2020, 04:00:11 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on July 10, 2020, 07:52:09 PM
So who got drawn for deer and what season does your permit have on it?my dads deer permit says the later dates too!! I hope it stays that way!
Post by: Turkeyman on July 11, 2020, 06:36:01 PM
Post by: Igottanewknee on July 14, 2020, 09:10:16 AM
Post by: wamuledeer on July 14, 2020, 10:00:28 AM
Post by: Crunchy on July 14, 2020, 10:16:12 AM
No matter what the dates truly are, they have always had all the hunters in at the same week, I've never seen them split it up. The times I've been in there though, it's never been an issue, except the elk will get shot out of the fields by the first tag holder who is parked there, especially if it's a cow permit holder. So If someone is parked at one end and the elk are on the same end, get to the other side because when they shoot, the elk will run towards you. But thats for the second field not the first. The first field is a long run way looking field and the road is only on one end. At least was back then.
isnt the first run way in stampede and not green river unit? I might be remembering it wrong...
Post by: trophyhunt on July 14, 2020, 11:04:52 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on July 14, 2020, 11:05:39 AM
Update on the correct dates for the permits... Wdfw sent an email saying they will be sending a corrected permit with the right date on it by next Monday. So I'm guessing the dates in the regs are the true dates.damn, that sucks, I was really hoping those later dates would stick...
Post by: Crunchy on July 14, 2020, 11:34:31 AM
I remember the first field being just past the intake, right on a turn in the road?? But my memory sucks.
From the gate at Lester? If so, that is/was Stampede. The signs are at the end of the road by the train tracks. Posted very well. I havent been in there for 10 years or more so I could be wrong.
Post by: trophyhunt on July 14, 2020, 12:16:09 PM
Ok, I was talking about coming in from the main gateI remember the first field being just past the intake, right on a turn in the road?? But my memory sucks.
From the gate at Lester? If so, that is/was Stampede. The signs are at the end of the road by the train tracks. Posted very well. I havent been in there for 10 years or more so I could be wrong.
Post by: Igottanewknee on July 21, 2020, 05:44:09 PM
Update on the correct dates for the permits... Wdfw sent an email saying they will be sending a corrected permit with the right date on it by next Monday. So I'm guessing the dates in the regs are the true dates.
Well, here it is Tuesday and still haven't heard a thing from Wdfw, except an automated reply. Has anyone heard anything about corrected dates yet?
Post by: RB on July 21, 2020, 07:08:18 PM
Update on the correct dates for the permits... Wdfw sent an email saying they will be sending a corrected permit with the right date on it by next Monday. So I'm guessing the dates in the regs are the true dates.
Well, here it is Tuesday and still haven't heard a thing from Wdfw, except an automated reply. Has anyone heard anything about corrected dates yet?
Yes received a letter from them yesterday with the corrected dates and the usual have to carry this letter with me when in the field, if you have not gotten an email, check your spam, or a letter by Thursday I would call back, and send another email. Best of luck on your hunt!
Post by: sagerat on July 21, 2020, 08:47:32 PM
Post by: wamuledeer on July 23, 2020, 08:04:22 AM
Post by: Igottanewknee on July 23, 2020, 08:25:34 AM
I was told they would send it to me by email no later than Monday. Still do not have it and they won't reply to my emails. Not in my mailbox either.
:yeah:
Post by: westside bull on July 23, 2020, 08:43:13 AM
Post by: Furee65 on July 24, 2020, 03:55:20 AM
Post by: cougforester on July 24, 2020, 07:03:47 AM
Post by: Turkeyman on July 24, 2020, 10:02:55 PM
Post by: BDMilitia on July 28, 2020, 11:40:29 AM
Post by: Igottanewknee on July 28, 2020, 08:11:28 PM
Update on the correct dates for the permits... Wdfw sent an email saying they will be sending a corrected permit with the right date on it by next Monday. So I'm guessing the dates in the regs are the true dates.
Well, here it is Tuesday and still haven't heard a thing from Wdfw, except an automated reply. Has anyone heard anything about corrected dates yet?
Yes received a letter from them yesterday with the corrected dates and the usual have to carry this letter with me when in the field, if you have not gotten an email, check your spam, or a letter by Thursday I would call back, and send another email. Best of luck on your hunt!
Well, on my 3rd email and 2nd message left for someone there, I finally got another reply. They said after consulting with their licensing people, they've decided they're going to send out hard copies. I know some of you said that you got the email they said they were going to send, but has anybody received a hard copy?
I still haven't received a thing from them. I guess I'll wait another 3 weeks to see if they will send me and my daughter our permits... >:(
Post by: Rookie24 on July 28, 2020, 09:21:06 PM
And I would take Me Doss up on his offer by the way... he has a specific reason to have so much experience in the area.
Post by: westside bull on July 29, 2020, 11:38:01 AM
Don’t waste your time on the south side...hasn’t been much elk over there for years. The wolves and Indians have chased most elk out of the area by the time you go in.Are you talking about the Massey gate?
Post by: huntnfmly on August 01, 2020, 02:49:42 PM
Congrats to you and your daughter should be a great hunt.Way overrated buck and bull tag. For bucks, I wouldn’t waste my time if it was a open unit, for bulls, not much better.... for all you “great quality tag “ folks, hang pics of what the unit produces... thanks
Wow... thanks for your input. My daughter and I are still going to make a go of it. Good to have people like you around though.
Go get em tiger!!
You'll be out there with family nothing better than that
My daughters are my hunting partners
Post by: Ridgerunner on August 01, 2020, 05:33:35 PM
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Post by: huntnfmly on August 01, 2020, 06:50:55 PM
Why is there always someone pissing on another members hunt.Way overrated buck and bull tag. For bucks, I wouldn’t waste my time if it was a open unit, for bulls, not much better.... for all you “great quality tag “ folks, hang pics of what the unit produces... thanks
Wow... thanks for your input. My daughter and I are still going to make a go of it. Good to have people like you around though.
Go get em tiger!!
Sorry if facts and experience upset you so much. I’m not saying don’t hunt it, I just don’t think it’s nearly what folks portray it as, this coming from 10-12 tag holders I know well, several buddies logging in there, another buddy that worked for the tribe that took me in there “scouting “. Kinda reminds me of kapowsin and all the 400” bulls running everywhere in there behind every tree but never get killed.
Now, you go get em tiger!!
To me part of the fun is the antisapation of the hunt.
He has a great hunt in front of him and his daughter seriously if you don't have anything but gloom a doom trying to prove that you are all knowing keep it to yourself.
Sorry if you don't like facts.
It really gets old.Flame on
Post by: duckmen1 on August 01, 2020, 07:10:49 PM
Post by: Igottanewknee on August 01, 2020, 07:22:20 PM
Post by: Buckhunter24 on August 01, 2020, 07:49:05 PM
Way overrated buck and bull tag. For bucks, I wouldn’t waste my time if it was a open unit, for bulls, not much better.... for all you “great quality tag “ folks, hang pics of what the unit produces... thanks
Wow... thanks for your input. My daughter and I are still going to make a go of it. Good to have people like you around though.
Go get em tiger!!
Sorry if facts and experience upset you so much. I’m not saying don’t hunt it, I just don’t think it’s nearly what folks portray it as, this coming from 10-12 tag holders I know well, several buddies logging in there, another buddy that worked for the tribe that took me in there “scouting “. Kinda reminds me of kapowsin and all the 400” bulls running everywhere in there behind every tree but never get killed.
Now, you go get em tiger!!
I don't know green river but I know kapowsin well. If green river reminds you of kapowsin its a hell of a hunt and you're looking in the wrong places.
Post by: huntnfmly on August 01, 2020, 07:50:26 PM
By the way, thanks to all of you who have given us some input, as well as all of you I haven't gotten back with about the unit and the hunt. There's still plenty of time to pick your brains about it. And if we need to settle for a little guy, I promise you, there will be 2 smiling hunters posting plenty of pictures. :IBCOOL:And that there is the right attitude good on you.
Too many people measure their hunting success only on how big of a animal they take or don't take
Post by: westside bull on August 01, 2020, 08:13:34 PM
Post by: Igottanewknee on August 02, 2020, 04:25:41 PM
Way overrated buck and bull tag. For bucks, I wouldn’t waste my time if it was a open unit, for bulls, not much better.... for all you “great quality tag “ folks, hang pics of what the unit produces... thanks
Wow... thanks for your input. My daughter and I are still going to make a go of it. Good to have people like you around though.
Go get em tiger!!
Sorry if facts and experience upset you so much. I’m not saying don’t hunt it, I just don’t think it’s nearly what folks portray it as, this coming from 10-12 tag holders I know well, several buddies logging in there, another buddy that worked for the tribe that took me in there “scouting “. Kinda reminds me of kapowsin and all the 400” bulls running everywhere in there behind every tree but never get killed.
Now, you go get em tiger!!
Not in the least bit upset. Nowhere in this thread did anyone go on about how great this hunt is or isn't, other than their experience. You on the other hand jumped in and trashed this hunt unsolicited. I'm still glad that people stepped in with some encouragement and a little advise, just can't for the life of me understand what you were doing with your 2 cents.
My daughter and I will have a great hunt I'm sure. For your sake, I hope it is up to your standards, that is if you care to peek in on this post after the hunt.
Happy hunting!
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on August 02, 2020, 05:14:43 PM
Way overrated buck and bull tag. For bucks, I wouldn’t waste my time if it was a open unit, for bulls, not much better.... for all you “great quality tag “ folks, hang pics of what the unit produces... thanks
Wow... thanks for your input. My daughter and I are still going to make a go of it. Good to have people like you around though.
Go get em tiger!!
Sorry if facts and experience upset you so much. I’m not saying don’t hunt it, I just don’t think it’s nearly what folks portray it as, this coming from 10-12 tag holders I know well, several buddies logging in there, another buddy that worked for the tribe that took me in there “scouting “. Kinda reminds me of kapowsin and all the 400” bulls running everywhere in there behind every tree but never get killed.
Now, you go get em tiger!!
I don't know green river but I know kapowsin well. If green river reminds you of kapowsin its a hell of a hunt and you're looking in the wrong places.
Interpretation isn’t your strong suit, obviously. Hence the 400” bulls everywhere....
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on August 02, 2020, 05:20:52 PM
Way overrated buck and bull tag. For bucks, I wouldn’t waste my time if it was a open unit, for bulls, not much better.... for all you “great quality tag “ folks, hang pics of what the unit produces... thanks
Wow... thanks for your input. My daughter and I are still going to make a go of it. Good to have people like you around though.
Go get em tiger!!
Sorry if facts and experience upset you so much. I’m not saying don’t hunt it, I just don’t think it’s nearly what folks portray it as, this coming from 10-12 tag holders I know well, several buddies logging in there, another buddy that worked for the tribe that took me in there “scouting “. Kinda reminds me of kapowsin and all the 400” bulls running everywhere in there behind every tree but never get killed.
Now, you go get em tiger!!
Not in the least bit upset. Nowhere in this thread did anyone go on about how great this hunt is or isn't, other than their experience. You on the other hand jumped in and trashed this hunt unsolicited. I'm still glad that people stepped in with some encouragement and a little advise, just can't for the life of me understand what you were doing with your 2 cents.
My daughter and I will have a great hunt I'm sure. For your sake, I hope it is up to your standards, that is if you care to peek in on this post after the hunt.
Happy hunting!
It appears it took you a day to post your rebuttal. Again, I wish you guys luck, and are successful. The simple facts of the matter are, no scouting can be done, unless you had a in like I did, it’s brushy western Washington, very short season, the elk fields hold elk, but the big bulls won’t be there, timeframe sucks, competing with Indians, and they get to kill whenever they want, regardless of “seasons “. Good luck hope you kill, but again, it isn’t a “quality “ tag whatsoever imo.
Post by: Buckhunter24 on August 02, 2020, 05:25:19 PM
Post by: westside bull on August 02, 2020, 05:46:02 PM
Post by: lonedave on August 02, 2020, 06:50:26 PM
Post by: wamuledeer on August 02, 2020, 07:34:22 PM
Just filter out anything 257 ever has to say about anything
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Post by: Igottanewknee on August 02, 2020, 08:04:38 PM
Probably won't do any replies till tomorrow afternoon. Then out of town till next Monday, so replies may be slow coming.
Post by: Tbar on August 02, 2020, 08:22:04 PM
I hope this doesn't come across wrong but I think I hear 257 and agree. Many units in Washington, especially western Washington are over hyped. I have been attacked annually for being a realist and accused of being negative or misleading about trophy quality and the overall expectation of premium units. We all cannot help but dream of what might be and many dreams come true on these draws but I really feel like more are shattered (again I think your approach is correct and am making a generalization from experience).
Again, I wish you the best of luck and can't wait to see your successful hunt stories.
Post by: westside bull on August 02, 2020, 09:01:31 PM
Post by: Furee65 on August 04, 2020, 08:16:33 PM
Post by: lonedave on August 05, 2020, 08:28:26 PM
Post by: JoeE on August 06, 2020, 12:11:43 PM
Igottanewknee and wamuledeer I wish you guys the best of luck. I will also say the unit holds some giant bulls and a really good bull to cow ratio. I feel like you guys have the right attitude and I hope you all get giants, especially your daughter. There is nothing like your kids success!
I hope this doesn't come across wrong but I think I hear 257 and agree. Many units in Washington, especially western Washington are over hyped. I have been attacked annually for being a realist and accused of being negative or misleading about trophy quality and the overall expectation of premium units. We all cannot help but dream of what might be and many dreams come true on these draws but I really feel like more are shattered (again I think your approach is correct and am making a generalization from experience).
Again, I wish you the best of luck and can't wait to see your successful hunt stories.
👍
It's tough, not near as many clearcuts as one would expect. Killed a good bear in there, saw a damn good bull solo on the powerlines, lotsa elk sign on the southside. If it were me I'd hit smay creek\green mountain area..
*censored*
My son had the deer tag in there last year. We didn’t see a single buck and hunted several days. Saw lots of cow elk, a couple spiked and a raghorn bull. It was a disappointing hunt from what I was expecting but it was still nice to get out in the woods with my son and not bump into other hunters everywhere.
Post by: bearpaw on August 06, 2020, 01:27:00 PM
Post by: Dan-o on August 06, 2020, 01:51:20 PM
And to the OP........... Go get 'em!
Have a great hunt!
Post by: LayMdown on August 09, 2020, 04:59:38 AM
That map with kills is very interesting. That sure isn’t where I’d be spending my time down in the valley. I could see it for deer a bit more, but for bulls I’d be up high if the snow allows chasing the big boys. I’ve seen a lot of bulls rutting in the valley but I believe they bail out after the rut and gain some serious elevation.
I was in there that year Furee65 took the pictures of the kill map with my kid for a buck hunt and you couldn't get up very high without chains because of all the snow.
Post by: Igottanewknee on September 03, 2020, 05:46:07 PM
Post by: RB on September 03, 2020, 08:29:42 PM
Getting closer to the hunt time... the paperwork from Tacoma Water came today with the maps and release, getting excited. Going to hit you guys up that I've communicated with pretty soon so I can find some of the spots on the map. 44 days till the hunt, but who's counting. :IBCOOL:
Got mine too, just have not had time to look at it, soonest I can go is the 18th in the afternoon, I get off at 0700 that morning, and am a few hours away. I have the 18-21 off so will be concentrating my efforts those days. Best of luck to you!
Post by: Coltrain on September 15, 2020, 11:30:53 AM
Good luck; it is a fun hunt, and it's gorgeous country to explore regardless of whether you kill or not. We saw goats, bears, several nice bucks...
Post by: trophyhunt on September 15, 2020, 11:43:22 AM
Post by: Igottanewknee on September 15, 2020, 12:39:55 PM
Great info, my dad has a disabled buck tag this year, would you mind sending me a pm on those areas where you saw big bucks?? I've been in there before but things change and it's been a while. So the dates are correct in the pamphlet aren't they? the permit card had the wrong dates I think, my dad hasn't received his pamphlet yet???You need to contact the licensing department of Wdfw to get the updated permit. Although they did say they were calling everyone to check out if you received the new permit (email with attachment). I'll look up the number and name of the person I talked to and PM you.
Bruce
Post by: westside bull on October 14, 2020, 01:54:34 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on October 16, 2020, 12:21:11 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on October 16, 2020, 12:22:18 PM
Post by: Pegasus on October 16, 2020, 12:40:05 PM
Good luck tomorrow guys, should be good. I forgot if we can hunt grouse in there, anyone know for sure?? I imagine if so we'd have to use steel shot? I'll have my CB on the channel they post by the gate if anyone see's a big buck and don't have a tag, my dad's year started out great, hope to keep it going.
Absolutely NO grouse shooting. Just bear and cougar besides whatever you got drawn for.
Post by: jstone on October 16, 2020, 12:41:24 PM
I have worked in there beautiful country
Post by: trophyhunt on October 16, 2020, 12:51:35 PM
Thanks, you’d think there would be grouse every where! What if I use a stick? I might have done that before on grouse! :chuckle:Good luck tomorrow guys, should be good. I forgot if we can hunt grouse in there, anyone know for sure?? I imagine if so we'd have to use steel shot? I'll have my CB on the channel they post by the gate if anyone see's a big buck and don't have a tag, my dad's year started out great, hope to keep it going.
Absolutely NO grouse shooting. Just bear and cougar besides whatever you got drawn for.
Post by: Pegasus on October 16, 2020, 12:58:17 PM
Post by: bigelk1030 on October 16, 2020, 06:03:30 PM
Post by: Ridgerunner on October 16, 2020, 06:22:00 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on October 16, 2020, 07:32:33 PM
Good luck guys, I'd love to get in the shed to help someone for a day or two, let me know if you want another set of eyes. I'm close to the border.hey Brian, will let you know if we have an open seat.
Post by: Igottanewknee on October 16, 2020, 09:31:54 PM
Post by: john LaClair on October 17, 2020, 11:52:29 AM
Calling us the Mucks.
In my eyes that is the same as calling
Black person the "N" word.
Or a Caucasian a *censored*.
I may get kicked out for voicing my opinion
but at least some will see this and understand
What I am saying..
Thank you have a great day and enjoy the hunt.
Post by: trophyhunt on October 17, 2020, 02:38:47 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on October 17, 2020, 02:40:39 PM
Post by: westside bull on October 17, 2020, 04:01:07 PM
Post by: ctwiggs1 on October 17, 2020, 04:46:10 PM
We are the Muckleshoot, or Muckleshoots.
Calling us the Mucks.
In my eyes that is the same as calling
Black person the "N" word.
Or a Caucasian a *censored*.
I may get kicked out for voicing my opinion
but at least some will see this and understand
What I am saying..
Thank you have a great day and enjoy the hunt.
:chuckle: If you really thought you would get kicked out for explaining an offensive term, why would you join this forum?
FYI - no mod in this forum would ban a guy for that post lol
Post by: wamuledeer on October 17, 2020, 05:12:20 PM
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Post by: huntnfmly on October 17, 2020, 06:12:24 PM
Thank you for sharing
Post by: trophyhunt on October 17, 2020, 08:01:12 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on October 17, 2020, 08:37:51 PM
Post by: Igottanewknee on October 18, 2020, 08:44:48 PM
Post by: X-Force on October 18, 2020, 08:47:44 PM
Great bull! Congrats!!
:yeah:
Post by: wamuledeer on October 18, 2020, 08:47:56 PM
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Post by: RB on October 18, 2020, 09:42:03 PM
Awesome. I heard some cows and a couple bulls were taken today.
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Yes at least two Bulls not sure about cows, there would have been another cow taken had my rifle not been stowed in the back seat! Look son there's an Elk standing 50 yards off the mainline, oh crap! my rifle is in the back seat...Son watches as Elk walks away while dad fumbles to get rifle out of back seat! Moral of the story always keep your rifle close. Saw a nice fork Buck and a Coyote too! Be back on Tuesday to try again! :)
Post by: Igottanewknee on October 18, 2020, 10:42:19 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on October 18, 2020, 10:58:06 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on October 19, 2020, 12:33:13 AM
Side note- my dad has diabetes, it’s a constant struggle to keep his blood sugar levels good. This tag was his disabled buck tag. On October 3rd this year he took his first bull with the little Naches disabled tag. He will be 78 tomorrow.
So when I get back to the truck with my chalky shed, I see my day eating every thing he brought that has sugar and drinking as much orange juice as he can. His blood sugar was at 60, I think 40 is dangerous. He was shaking and confused, scared me and I said let’s just road hunt out of here. Well, I had to take one last glass into the cut, 345 yards out I see something odd. It’s so odd I have to keep looking, I shut off the truck to keep all vibrations as low as possible to focus on what looked odd. With my 10x42 Binos , that tiny little white patch Kept looking like a suspect. I walked about 20 yards closer, rested my binos on my shooting sticks, and confirmed what my mind was trying to tell me, I was looking at a white faced ghost!
I’ve been blacktail hunting since I was 18, I’m 51 now and I’ve never seen a better buck in my optics. I look at my dad and give him the wide open arm, silent, holy sh*t sign! So I get back in the truck and we discuss what to do, he tells me to take him. I’m severely conflicted, I want nothing more than to see him take a buck but he is not in good shape. He says, look at me (shaking), I can’t make the shot. Decision time, do I shoot his deer for him, or wait for another day? He tells me again, take him son! We decided I should take this deer, I was shaking like a leaf, the coffee I just drank didn’t help with that!
I drove down the road enough to make it a 200 yard shot, gun on shooting sticks, turn scope up to 6 power and put the cross hairs on him. He was still bedded down looking at us. Boom! Took me about 30 seconds to pull the trigger on that first shot, couldn’t quit shaking! He jumped up, did a walk backwards dance and I put one more in him. My first shot was money, didn’t know it at the time so a second shot was sent, that shot was bad, broke his hip and messed up some good meat. But, he was down!
I heard my dad yelling, he saw that last flip of the deer and go down, he was more excited than I was (maybe!). After my last shot, I saw a really nice 2 point stand up, he didn’t leave till I was 40 yards away from him. My dad and I hugged and well, we just embraced the moment. This year has been beyond what I can explain. The day before we got the call that he was cancer free, his first elk, my biggest blacktail ever, what is next?? He has one more permit to fill, a second deer (doe) tag for the desert unit. Sorry for the long story, just feeling good right now. Thanks to igotanewknee and his guys for help loading our deer, was great to talk with you guys and enjoy each other’s success. What a day!
Post by: trophyhunt on October 19, 2020, 12:34:44 AM
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Post by: trophyhunt on October 19, 2020, 12:38:16 AM
Post by: Igottanewknee on October 19, 2020, 05:25:54 AM
Post by: Igottanewknee on October 19, 2020, 06:38:19 AM
maybe a bear...Again, could not be happier!!
And most of all, thank you to everyone who were nice enough to give us information on this hunt.
Post by: wamuledeer on October 19, 2020, 06:50:27 AM
And great bull too. Looks like a nice heavy one.
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Post by: RB on October 19, 2020, 07:13:37 AM
Just realized my dad took short videos instead of pics!!
WOW awesome Buck!
Post by: westside bull on October 19, 2020, 07:43:15 AM
Post by: ctwiggs1 on October 19, 2020, 07:59:19 AM
Post by: Furee65 on October 19, 2020, 10:15:20 AM
Post by: Romulus on October 19, 2020, 12:32:46 PM
Post by: Igottanewknee on October 20, 2020, 09:59:42 PM
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Post by: blackveltbowhunter on October 21, 2020, 06:03:24 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on October 21, 2020, 08:12:44 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on October 21, 2020, 08:20:09 PM
Post by: RB on October 21, 2020, 09:34:00 PM
Even though we got a great deer, and a couple bulls came out, my over all impression of the shed is, it’s over rated. It’s a cool place to be in, don’t get me wrong, but we have been in every day except Monday and we have seen two bucks, 5 does, one spike elk and 3 cows. In an area that is probably the most protected area in the state. I hear there are a lot of predators, haven’t seen one yet, no bears, cats or coyotes. The inspectors are great, friendly and helpful. Trying to not be completely negative, just honest. A few points sure, but more than a few points, I’d apply else where. What is really crazy is the cow elk hunters aren’t doing well?? That makes no sense, but maybe this year the cow hunters aren’t trying hard? Every morning there should be a dead cow in the elk fields, the inspector I talked to doesn’t get it either. We did pick about 3 lbs of chanterelles though!! Two more days to try and kill a bear, still excited to visit the shed.
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I have been there Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday (Today 10/21) and have not seen nearly what I had anticipated. I have seen Elk everyday and had missed opportunities, Sunday I had my rifle in the back seat of my truck and as I was getting it out she walked away and I could not find her again. Tuesday I had three opportunities, first was in some thicker brush and all I could see was a quartering shot through a vine maple patch and nothing but Elk Butt, so no shot. Second was two cows with a six by six crossing the mainline, got out and the three of them stuck together like glue and could not get a clean shot on either cow, and they blew out fast.
Third opportunity was a moral/legal decision, had a huge cow standing dead center of the mainline on a blind corner just looking at me dumbfounded. I put my crosshairs on her vitals checked the background and could not justify the shot!
I spent more time in the brush today and was disappointed not to see any Elk in the timber and only one doe, and a spike Blacktail. I did see a cow with a calf and they bolted as soon as I stopped the truck.
Sunday we did see a nice fork Buck and a Coyote, oh and today I finally saw some old Bear sign.
Post by: RB on October 21, 2020, 09:34:57 PM
Igotanewknee, have you guys hit the 18.5 mile area? I was told the elk hang out there all year long. And that road that goes to Lester, about 1 or 2 miles after smay creek, is also nice. Good luck, hope you guys get one!
:yeah:
15-18 is where I have been the most
Post by: trophyhunt on October 21, 2020, 09:44:00 PM
any luck?? What are you going after RB?Igotanewknee, have you guys hit the 18.5 mile area? I was told the elk hang out there all year long. And that road that goes to Lester, about 1 or 2 miles after smay creek, is also nice. Good luck, hope you guys get one!
:yeah:
15-18 is where I have been the most
Post by: RB on October 21, 2020, 09:57:13 PM
any luck?? What are you going after RB?Igotanewknee, have you guys hit the 18.5 mile area? I was told the elk hang out there all year long. And that road that goes to Lester, about 1 or 2 miles after smay creek, is also nice. Good luck, hope you guys get one!
:yeah:
15-18 is where I have been the most
I have a cow tag and no Elk yet work tomorrow and will be down friday for the last day of the season.
Post by: Furee65 on October 21, 2020, 10:43:57 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on October 22, 2020, 05:45:39 AM
Good Luck Ryan hoping you some success!!!any luck?? What are you going after RB?Igotanewknee, have you guys hit the 18.5 mile area? I was told the elk hang out there all year long. And that road that goes to Lester, about 1 or 2 miles after smay creek, is also nice. Good luck, hope you guys get one!
:yeah:
15-18 is where I have been the most
I have a cow tag and no Elk yet work tomorrow and will be down friday for the last day of the season.
Post by: Igottanewknee on October 24, 2020, 12:20:31 AM
My buddy and I started quartering it(his first try at it, and me not much help... bad back, knees and hands), while my daughter started taking the quarters up to the truck, which was a couple hundred yards away. She hauled 3 quarters and the trimmings.
All I can say is I'm pretty damn proud of her.
We both got our trophy on this hunt and we both couldn't be happier!!
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on October 24, 2020, 06:16:35 AM
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Post by: Igottanewknee on October 24, 2020, 02:46:06 PM
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Post by: trophyhunt on October 24, 2020, 07:48:07 PM
Post by: Igottanewknee on October 24, 2020, 08:52:55 PM
Congrats igotanewknee, happy for you guys! Yes, the inspectors are great guys, very helpful and truly wanted all to be successful.
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A good time was had by all. I wish we had the whole crew with us so we could have gotten it out faster, but the 3 of us got it handled. My buddy Jon, who was with us the 1st two mornings, was helping skin out the skull today. He said this elk looked like the one she couldn't get on to the first day. The elk were on a clear cut that was only about a half mile or so away from the one from the 1st morning. Maybe it was the same one and it was meant to be.
Again, tickled pink with the 2 elk.
Post by: Mfowl on October 24, 2020, 09:28:12 PM
Post by: RB on October 24, 2020, 09:33:45 PM
Well, my daughter got it done today with a couple hours to spare. She shot a 4x5 that was with a herd of 12 cows. It was raining and snowing and all around blustery. We had gotten soaking wet a couple times hiking around down by the walk in area, so decided to take a ride up to a clear cut on the eastern side of smay creek while warming up in the truck. We came around a corner into the clear cuts when my buddy saw the elk. They started to run but stopped and gave her a shot. First shot a clean miss, second shot dropped it.
My buddy and I started quartering it(his first try at it, and me not much help... bad back, knees and hands), while my daughter started taking the quarters up to the truck, which was a couple hundred yards away. She hauled 3 quarters and the trimmings.
All I can say is I'm pretty damn proud of her.
We both got our trophy on this hunt and we both couldn't be happier!!
Awesome Bull!
Which Rig were you guys? I was the black Ram 3500 with matching canopy #25
Post by: trophyhunt on October 24, 2020, 10:55:16 PM
Post by: Igottanewknee on October 25, 2020, 08:42:33 AM
White f150, 04, with white canopy that had a light bar with nothing on it. The last 2 days a blue dodge ram 1500. #'s 11 and 12.Well, my daughter got it done today with a couple hours to spare. She shot a 4x5 that was with a herd of 12 cows. It was raining and snowing and all around blustery. We had gotten soaking wet a couple times hiking around down by the walk in area, so decided to take a ride up to a clear cut on the eastern side of smay creek while warming up in the truck. We came around a corner into the clear cuts when my buddy saw the elk. They started to run but stopped and gave her a shot. First shot a clean miss, second shot dropped it.
My buddy and I started quartering it(his first try at it, and me not much help... bad back, knees and hands), while my daughter started taking the quarters up to the truck, which was a couple hundred yards away. She hauled 3 quarters and the trimmings.
All I can say is I'm pretty damn proud of her.
We both got our trophy on this hunt and we both couldn't be happier!!
Awesome Bull!
Which Rig were you guys? I was the black Ram 3500 with matching canopy #25
Post by: Ridgerunner on October 25, 2020, 08:47:23 AM