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Post by: johnbmyersii on June 10, 2021, 04:26:30 PM
I drew muzzleloader Observatory. Any pictures of bulls out of there I can start looking at to get an idea? Thanks.
I'll PM you
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Post by: 3nails on June 10, 2021, 05:26:12 PM
Drew rifle mount Whittier. Never hunted or even hiked it. Should still be a great time. Also drew my bull elk tag for White River I guess I have all the luck in one year. Haha. I also drew Montana deer and elk. With a 410 bow tag 🤣🤣. Should be an awesome year.Major bummer! Only one elk can be harvested.
Post by: trophyhunt on June 10, 2021, 05:39:21 PM
Drew rifle mount Whittier. Never hunted or even hiked it. Should still be a great time. Also drew my bull elk tag for White River I guess I have all the luck in one year. Haha. I also drew Montana deer and elk. With a 410 bow tag 🤣🤣. Should be an awesome year.please tell me that was a Muzzy white river bull tag that you are turning in????? Didn’t draw w 26 points, hoping I’m the first loser AGAIN!
Post by: fly by night bear hunter on June 10, 2021, 06:09:18 PM
Both were rifle tags. Both used 14 points to draw. Mount Whittier was my second choice for quality. White river was my first choice for both bull and quality tags.Drew rifle mount Whittier. Never hunted or even hiked it. Should still be a great time. Also drew my bull elk tag for White River I guess I have all the luck in one year. Haha. I also drew Montana deer and elk. With a 410 bow tag 🤣🤣. Should be an awesome year.please tell me that was a Muzzy white river bull tag that you are turning in????? Didn’t draw w 26 points, hoping I’m the first loser AGAIN!
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Post by: The scout on June 10, 2021, 06:15:09 PM
Drew my 2nd choice... Muzzy Quality Bull for Rimrock. Have not hunted that unit in 10 years. The real kicker is if the Canada border opens I'll be up there on a Moose/Caribou combo that was rolled over from last year due to Covid. Not asking for sympathy, just never thought I'd draw :bash: Time to scout hard just in case and if anyone is so inclined, advice is always appreciated!
Best tag in the state, imho. Congrats
Post by: Ridgerunner on June 10, 2021, 06:26:44 PM
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Post by: ELKBURGER on June 10, 2021, 06:44:36 PM
I was lucky enough to cash out on a mountain view rifle elk tag!Congrats!!!
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Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on June 10, 2021, 08:56:17 PM
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Post by: 92xj on June 10, 2021, 09:07:04 PM
Mountain View: Archery!
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Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on June 10, 2021, 09:41:42 PM
Ya buddy!Mountain View: Archery!
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Post by: 92xj on June 10, 2021, 09:48:09 PM
Ya buddy!Mountain View: Archery!
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Just watch meet meateater and you'll know everything you need to know. :chuckle:
If my two tags are filled or I have an open date when you're there, I'll be there to help you pack...
Post by: stew pidasso on June 11, 2021, 05:01:04 AM
Mudflow youth bull tag here.
Sweet RIdgerunner, congrats.
Mountain View: Archery!
Good pull dude, will follow along with your hunt.
Post by: zwickeyman on June 11, 2021, 05:22:41 AM
Stoked!!
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Post by: elkrack on June 11, 2021, 06:32:22 AM
My son and I drew early archery colockum. Feel very lucky to draw this hunt. The cool thing is my son is moving back to WA right now after getting out of the Air Force just to spend time with me and hunt together and we draw this tag
Stoked!!
You’ve gotta be on cloud nine! Couldn’t think of a better way to spend quality time together! :tup:
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Post by: trophyhunt on June 11, 2021, 07:15:17 AM
Drew watershed with 17 points. I have an eastern WA muzzle loader tag. Sounds like this one may hurt an old guy. Any advice?Well, if you can get a hold of horses you will be much better off. It is steep and deep, without stock, you will be doing a lot of walking. If you come up from the bottom you'll be crossing a creek several times before it opens up a bit. If you come in from the top you'll be hunting down, and I think there is a place to camp towards the middle? I'd come in from the bottom if I had horses, top if not. But it will prob be the steepest country you've ever seen, some potential for a great bull, it's just a tough azz hunt.
Post by: Limhangerslayer on June 11, 2021, 07:24:51 AM
Drew watershed with 17 points. I have an eastern WA muzzle loader tag. Sounds like this one may hurt an old guy. Any advice?you may want to go down there and look at it, you may turn your tag in. Especially a muzzy
Post by: trophyhunt on June 11, 2021, 07:26:30 AM
:yeah:Drew watershed with 17 points. I have an eastern WA muzzle loader tag. Sounds like this one may hurt an old guy. Any advice?you may want to go down there and look at it, you may turn your tag in. Especially a muzzy
Post by: The scout on June 11, 2021, 07:30:23 AM
Post by: Bogiedog! on June 11, 2021, 07:48:54 AM
I drew Archery Quality Colockum. Looks like I need to start scouting. I wasn't expecting to draw.
Nice tag! I drew the Colockum Quality Rifle (late). So I will be about 6 weeks behind you! Tie one up to a tree for me...
Mike
Ellensburg
Post by: exmigra on June 11, 2021, 08:22:02 AM
So how does turning your tag in work? Do you keep your points or are they gone? All I hear about this hunt is how tough it is, and being further handicapped by a muzzleloader? This might be the right option for me.Drew watershed with 17 points. I have an eastern WA muzzle loader tag. Sounds like this one may hurt an old guy. Any advice?you may want to go down there and look at it, you may turn your tag in. Especially a muzzy
Just got back from looking watershed over. Hate to do it, but the tag is going back to WDFW. Tough country and being further handicapped by the smokepole, don't feel like I'd have much of a chance. Thanks for the heads up to all who responded.
Post by: Bullkllr on June 11, 2021, 08:29:47 AM
Is there a way to see what number you were in the drawing? Never heard of it before but since you can return tags now that would be kind of cool to know.
What, and get disappointed all over again :chuckle:
Post by: trophyhunt on June 11, 2021, 08:36:19 AM
You will get your points back if you decide to mail back in your permit. But it’s worth a look at, you may try it from the top? But yeah, even tougher w a Muzzy.So how does turning your tag in work? Do you keep your points or are they gone? All I hear about this hunt is how tough it is, and being further handicapped by a muzzleloader? This might be the right option for me.Drew watershed with 17 points. I have an eastern WA muzzle loader tag. Sounds like this one may hurt an old guy. Any advice?you may want to go down there and look at it, you may turn your tag in. Especially a muzzy
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Post by: JustinC on June 11, 2021, 10:31:44 AM
My brother and I both killed really nice bulls in there in 2015. I can't wait to be back in there chasing bulls!!!
Post by: Farmer72 on June 11, 2021, 10:38:07 AM
I drew Archery Quality Colockum. Looks like I need to start scouting. I wasn't expecting to draw.
Nice tag! I drew the Colockum Quality Rifle (late). So I will be about 6 weeks behind you! Tie one up to a tree for me...
Mike
Ellensburg
I will try to tie one to a tree for you but six weeks is a long time and a muzzy hunter might find him. You might hav to drop some feed every once in a while too. :chuckle:
Post by: emac on June 11, 2021, 11:21:56 AM
Pretty sure you can't camp in the watershed. In and out each day.Drew watershed with 17 points. I have an eastern WA muzzle loader tag. Sounds like this one may hurt an old guy. Any advice?Well, if you can get a hold of horses you will be much better off. It is steep and deep, without stock, you will be doing a lot of walking. If you come up from the bottom you'll be crossing a creek several times before it opens up a bit. If you come in from the top you'll be hunting down, and I think there is a place to camp towards the middle? I'd come in from the bottom if I had horses, top if not. But it will prob be the steepest country you've ever seen, some potential for a great bull, it's just a tough azz hunt.
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Post by: trophyhunt on June 11, 2021, 11:26:23 AM
right, there is no camping in the shed, but I thought I remembered a camp area about half way down on the boarder? We had private property to stay at on the boarder and guys would hike up to us from some camp area. Met them where everyone meets, forget the name of the peak.Pretty sure you can't camp in the watershed. In and out each day.Drew watershed with 17 points. I have an eastern WA muzzle loader tag. Sounds like this one may hurt an old guy. Any advice?Well, if you can get a hold of horses you will be much better off. It is steep and deep, without stock, you will be doing a lot of walking. If you come up from the bottom you'll be crossing a creek several times before it opens up a bit. If you come in from the top you'll be hunting down, and I think there is a place to camp towards the middle? I'd come in from the bottom if I had horses, top if not. But it will prob be the steepest country you've ever seen, some potential for a great bull, it's just a tough azz hunt.
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Post by: gee_unit360 on June 11, 2021, 11:43:07 AM
I'm headed back to Tucannon for another round of archery elk. :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:
My brother and I both killed really nice bulls in there in 2015. I can't wait to be back in there chasing bulls!!!
Wow you only waited 6 years to draw again. Unbelievable. Congrats and good luck!
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Couldn’t believe I saw selected for Quality Elk Rifle tag for a western wa unit. So excited to chase elk with a rifle in September.which unit, you might get some advice if you need it? Those tags are the best, but they come with a lot of pressure, mostly on yourself but fun either way.
Post by: emac on June 11, 2021, 12:31:32 PM
You could be right. I thought the road boarder most it but the last time I was there was back in my college days which was a few years ago🤣right, there is no camping in the shed, but I thought I remembered a camp area about half way down on the boarder? We had private property to stay at on the boarder and guys would hike up to us from some camp area. Met them where everyone meets, forget the name of the peak.Pretty sure you can't camp in the watershed. In and out each day.Drew watershed with 17 points. I have an eastern WA muzzle loader tag. Sounds like this one may hurt an old guy. Any advice?Well, if you can get a hold of horses you will be much better off. It is steep and deep, without stock, you will be doing a lot of walking. If you come up from the bottom you'll be crossing a creek several times before it opens up a bit. If you come in from the top you'll be hunting down, and I think there is a place to camp towards the middle? I'd come in from the bottom if I had horses, top if not. But it will prob be the steepest country you've ever seen, some potential for a great bull, it's just a tough azz hunt.
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Post by: huntingaddiction on June 11, 2021, 12:40:53 PM
I was lucky enough to cash out on a mountain view rifle elk tag!
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I'm assuming you know the unit?
Post by: SLAYRIDE on June 11, 2021, 02:02:43 PM
Post by: Wunderlich33 on June 11, 2021, 02:17:18 PM
Drew my 2nd choice... Muzzy Quality Bull for Rimrock. Have not hunted that unit in 10 years. The real kicker is if the Canada border opens I'll be up there on a Moose/Caribou combo that was rolled over from last year due to Covid. Not asking for sympathy, just never thought I'd draw :bash: Time to scout hard just in case and if anyone is so inclined, advice is always appreciated!
I'll PM you some intel
Post by: ELKBURGER on June 11, 2021, 02:39:45 PM
Nooksack Archery!Awesome, I would love a debrief of your hunt days before diving in with my brothers muzzy tag.
Congrats!
Post by: ELKBURGER on June 11, 2021, 02:42:48 PM
Nooksack Archery!So far 2 outta 8 on the same thread!
Post by: Martinhunter on June 11, 2021, 04:12:51 PM
Couldn’t believe I saw selected for Quality Elk Rifle tag for a western wa unit. So excited to chase elk with a rifle in September.
Congratulations Tyler! I heard from your dad that you were able to draw this, what a great opportunity! I'm curious how many points you had?
Post by: HntnFsh on June 11, 2021, 05:06:23 PM
Congrats to all of you that drew a tag. Looking forward to seeing pictures and hearing stories.
Thank you to all of the generous people on here that are so willing and unselfish in trying to help make those hunts successful! :tup:
Post by: zwickeyman on June 11, 2021, 05:54:09 PM
Congrats on the tags guys. How many points did it take to draw those Colockum tags? Did you put in as a group?
Thanks guys
I had 11 and Logan had 7 so 9 a good. Can't draw goat. Sheep or Moose with 24 though. This I the best tag for us together
Post by: NW Stompin grounds on June 11, 2021, 08:07:11 PM
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Post by: Farmer72 on June 11, 2021, 09:09:44 PM
If anyone drew colokum , observatory or taneum an needs direction let me know. Big bulls in all units.20 plus years waiting for a permit an no go for us so im here to help you succeed. We call in big bulls every year. But unfortunately never have the tag t fill. Good luck everyone
I have gotten some info and offers already but I would not turn down more info for my Colockum Archery tag.
Post by: Bogiedog! on June 12, 2021, 07:07:36 AM
If anyone drew colokum , observatory or taneum an needs direction let me know. Big bulls in all units.20 plus years waiting for a permit an no go for us so im here to help you succeed. We call in big bulls every year. But unfortunately never have the tag t fill. Good luck everyone
I can use all the help I can get! Drew a Colockum Quality Bull tag. Never hunted the area before, but we just moved to Ellensburg a year ago, so I tossed in for the tag and pulled it. Time to start driving the roads, but anything you are willing to share will be most helpful. I will PM my cell phone number to you as well.
Mike
Post by: Igottanewknee on June 12, 2021, 07:17:09 AM
If anyone drew colokum , observatory or taneum an needs direction let me know. Big bulls in all units.20 plus years waiting for a permit an no go for us so im here to help you succeed. We call in big bulls every year. But unfortunately never have the tag t fill. Good luck everyoneAwesome! That's what this forum is all about. Great offer Jason.
Post by: Captaintryhard on June 12, 2021, 09:02:22 AM
I'm also in a bit of a dilemma. I drew my antlerless tag as well in the 572. That is the unit I usually hunt and I'm confident I can get into some cows.
All I care about is hopefully getting my first elk this year and having my dad be there with me. I think it would mean more if it was a bull but am worried without the Weyerhauser pass the Quality tag might not give me a good chance. I would love some thoughts.
Thanks all!
Post by: Bullkllr on June 12, 2021, 09:26:59 AM
I drew the Quality rifle tag in the Toutle. I saw the Weyerhauser permits are already completely sold out for that area. Does anybody have any advice on hunting the public portion in the north in November? It looks like all logging roads and cuts is there anywhere I can still hunt?Congrats on the draw! Interesting situation with the 2 tags. I'd have to think real hard about keeping both as rare as even cow tags are these days.
I'm also in a bit of a dilemma. I drew my antlerless tag as well in the 572. That is the unit I usually hunt and I'm confident I can get into some cows.
All I care about is hopefully getting my first elk this year and having my dad be there with me. I think it would mean more if it was a bull but am worried without the Weyerhauser pass the Quality tag might not give me a good chance. I would love some thoughts.
Thanks all!
The Weyco permit would be my preference for sure. The state land has elk, they might just be a bit fewer and tougher to find. In my experience there is more still-huntable timber on the state land than the tree farm, for what that's worth.
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Post by: Farmer72 on June 12, 2021, 08:12:44 PM
I drew the Quality rifle tag in the Toutle. I saw the Weyerhauser permits are already completely sold out for that area. Does anybody have any advice on hunting the public portion in the north in November? It looks like all logging roads and cuts is there anywhere I can still hunt?
I'm also in a bit of a dilemma. I drew my antlerless tag as well in the 572. That is the unit I usually hunt and I'm confident I can get into some cows.
All I care about is hopefully getting my first elk this year and having my dad be there with me. I think it would mean more if it was a bull but am worried without the Weyerhauser pass the Quality tag might not give me a good chance. I would love some thoughts.
Thanks all!
There is also public land in the bottom of the Toutle since they took part of the Yale unit away and put it in the Toutle.
Post by: Bangflop on June 13, 2021, 08:05:18 AM
Dad drew Green river.
Post by: Dr.Wise on June 13, 2021, 08:08:52 AM
Mountain View: Archery!Congrats! Do you know any of the rules regarding the 4-0 ranch in the Mountain View unit. My father drew the Mountain View muzzleloader tag.
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Post by: JustinC on June 13, 2021, 09:54:14 AM
Thank you
Post by: Captaintryhard on June 13, 2021, 02:58:33 PM
There is also public land in the bottom of the Toutle since they took part of the Yale unit away and put it in the Toutle.
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I saw that on the maps but it looked land locked by gates and private property. Do you know the best way to access that portion? I'm going to get out next weekend and start scouting and will investigate either way. Thanks for the heads up!
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Post by: Archer2019 on June 13, 2021, 08:05:25 PM
If anyone drew colokum , observatory or taneum an needs direction let me know. Big bulls in all units.20 plus years waiting for a permit an no go for us so im here to help you succeed. We call in big bulls every year. But unfortunately never have the tag t fill. Good luck everyone
Drew the obsevetory tag this year. First year for archery. Going to start scouting with my husband in July, any pointers welcome. Hoping to make my first archery elk hunt a successful one!
Post by: dreamingbig on June 13, 2021, 10:17:50 PM
This year I have quality out of state tags. The out of state game is also on a short timer so definitely enjoying it while I can!
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Post by: Tschaefer72 on June 13, 2021, 11:57:47 PM
Couldn’t believe I saw selected for Quality Elk Rifle tag for a western wa unit. So excited to chase elk with a rifle in September.
Congratulations Tyler! I heard from your dad that you were able to draw this, what a great opportunity! I'm curious how many points you had?
I had 11 points. I am familiar with the unit and excited to give it my best. I had never stepped in the unit I drew my quality deer tag a couple years ago and got a lot of great help from other members. Excited to give it my best come September.
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Post by: Gonehuntin01 on June 14, 2021, 10:44:48 AM
got a mission muzzleloader tag
I'm super excited to hear how this hunt goes. Keep us posted and congrats on the draw.
Post by: ELKBURGER on June 14, 2021, 10:54:53 AM
Drew Turnbull archery cow tag second time in 5 years?Is that near Cheney?? Congrats Buddy!!
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Post by: dvolmer on June 14, 2021, 06:09:24 PM
Drew Turnbull archery cow tag second time in 5 years?. I didn’t realize that this cow tag was in the quality elk section! Good luck!
Post by: trophyhunt on June 14, 2021, 07:00:25 PM
got a mission muzzleloader tag:yike: please keep us posted….via PM’s… :chuckle:
Post by: jason stevens on June 14, 2021, 07:30:03 PM
If anyone drew colokum , observatory or taneum an needs direction let me know. Big bulls in all units.20 plus years waiting for a permit an no go for us so im here to help you succeed. We call in big bulls every year. But unfortunately never have the tag t fill. Good luck everyone
Drew the obsevetory tag this year. First year for archery. Going to start scouting with my husband in July, any pointers welcome. Hoping to make my first archery elk hunt a successful one!
Pm awnsered good luck
Post by: X-Force on June 14, 2021, 08:10:43 PM
Colockum archery. Purt excited about it!
Dang man! Congrats. Dream tag right there.
Post by: Farmer72 on June 14, 2021, 08:37:57 PM
There is also public land in the bottom of the Toutle since they took part of the Yale unit away and put it in the Toutle.
I saw that on the maps but it looked land locked by gates and private property. Do you know the best way to access that portion? I'm going to get out next weekend and start scouting and will investigate either way. Thanks for the heads up!
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I believe you can get in there through timberland that doesn't charge for access.
Post by: Captaintryhard on June 14, 2021, 08:52:44 PM
There is also public land in the bottom of the Toutle since they took part of the Yale unit away and put it in the Toutle.
I saw that on the maps but it looked land locked by gates and private property. Do you know the best way to access that portion? I'm going to get out next weekend and start scouting and will investigate either way. Thanks for the heads up!
I believe you can get in there through timberland that doesn't charge for access.
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That's great to know. I'll check it out.
Thanks for the help!
Post by: MADMAX on June 14, 2021, 09:20:50 PM
You used to be able to camp and hunt right there no problem
Get some maps and go drive around
It’s been a while so I can’t confirm gates or access
Good luck
I’ve filled a couple archery bull tags with rag horns in there
Post by: Captaintryhard on June 14, 2021, 09:45:40 PM
Get a DNR public lands quad map either online or from the map office in Tumwater. There is a huge block of state land between the N. and S. forks of the Toutle river. There is also a pretty good sized chunk on the S. end of the unit. I spent my time in the N. end because I live in Silverdale There is a mainline from the town of Toutle that cuts though weyco and goes to the state patch. This state patch is where the 3000 road is, basically runs along the ridge between the forks of the river and goes up to the blast zone area. You'll probably find lots of Toutle info that references the 3000 road. I scouted it a bit, but I hunted down a lot lower. There is a huge difference in vegitation from the low to high in this unit. Normal west side down low, and skinny litle Noble firs up high. It's neat to see really. The state land is open to camping. The roads are also open to dirt bikes and quads. A bike or quad would be a good scouting tool to save gas and cover rough roads easily.
You used to be able to camp and hunt right there no problem
Get some maps and go drive around
It’s been a while so I can’t confirm gates or access
Good luck
I’ve filled a couple archery bull tags with rag horns in there
This is great info. I had the 4250 marked on my map to start and it looks like that ends up connecting with the 3000 line. That's great to know about the feed, the topo map makes it look like there is plenty of water sources as well.
Thanks again. Appreciate the insight.
Post by: andersonjk4 on June 15, 2021, 03:43:38 PM
Where’s all the Mountain View tag holders!?
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Post by: mp.hunter on June 15, 2021, 03:46:23 PM
got a mission muzzleloader tag
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Post by: Griz231 on June 22, 2021, 11:17:00 AM
I drew Archery Quality Colockum. Looks like I need to start scouting. I wasn't expecting to draw.Great tag to have!! Some day I'll draw it. My buddy smoked a whopper last year with that tag.
Post by: Farmer72 on June 23, 2021, 05:11:52 PM
I drew Archery Quality Colockum. Looks like I need to start scouting. I wasn't expecting to draw.Great tag to have!! Some day I'll draw it. My buddy smoked a whopper last year with that tag.
Would love to see a picture. I am going to brave the weather (heat) and do some scouting this weekend.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 23, 2021, 05:23:39 PM
bring bug sprayI drew Archery Quality Colockum. Looks like I need to start scouting. I wasn't expecting to draw.Great tag to have!! Some day I'll draw it. My buddy smoked a whopper last year with that tag.
Would love to see a picture. I am going to brave the weather (heat) and do some scouting this weekend.
Post by: time2hunt on June 23, 2021, 06:49:46 PM
Bug spray lol how about a complete body wrap. The dirty little bugger will pack you off. Good luck on the scouting 👍bring bug sprayI drew Archery Quality Colockum. Looks like I need to start scouting. I wasn't expecting to draw.Great tag to have!! Some day I'll draw it. My buddy smoked a whopper last year with that tag.
Would love to see a picture. I am going to brave the weather (heat) and do some scouting this weekend.
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Post by: jstone on June 24, 2021, 05:43:29 PM
Nice shot placement
Post by: bowguy on June 24, 2021, 05:52:10 PM
Sweet BullThanks. It was a 65yd shot quartering away and that was the exit side
Nice shot placement
Post by: jstone on June 24, 2021, 06:18:46 PM
Been waiting to get it again before I leave this world
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Post by: greenhead_killer on June 24, 2021, 09:31:28 PM
I see that every time I drive over Bluett pass. Maintenance of the timber is horriblethats the key, maintenance of the timber....
Post by: huntnphool on June 24, 2021, 11:29:09 PM
got a mission muzzleloader tag
Congrats. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the private land boundaries, you don’t want to be included in the group of people being watched. ;) :twocents:
Post by: coachcw on June 25, 2021, 06:29:10 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on June 25, 2021, 06:30:44 AM
I will spending a fair amount of time in the cloc this summer and archery season helping a buddy out on his archery tag , should be a wild ride , again !If you need someone to pack the camera, let me know!! :chuckle:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 25, 2021, 07:30:42 AM
I will spending a fair amount of time in the cloc this summer and archery season helping a buddy out on his archery tag , should be a wild ride , again !
:o big man is dusting off the elk calls! I'm glad I'm not a huge bull in the Colockum :yike:
Post by: elkh8me on June 27, 2021, 10:37:14 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on June 27, 2021, 11:26:19 AM
I am still waiting on my OIL wa elk tag but a friend was lucky enough to draw wenaha east and i get to tag along. We have secured dave waldron for the trip. Its 1 of 4 rifle tags. Should be an outstanding hunt!room for 1 more!! :chuckle: Good to have Dave with ya, those are now OIL draws.
Post by: Griz231 on June 28, 2021, 12:14:41 PM
368 3/8 Gross !!! Stud of a bull and hell of a hunt!I drew Archery Quality Colockum. Looks like I need to start scouting. I wasn't expecting to draw.Great tag to have!! Some day I'll draw it. My buddy smoked a whopper last year with that tag.
Would love to see a picture. I am going to brave the weather (heat) and do some scouting this weekend.
I'd be happy to help if you need it. Any reason I can come up with to go on that hunt again!
Post by: Farmer72 on June 28, 2021, 04:07:17 PM
Post by: Griz231 on June 28, 2021, 04:27:02 PM
Not sure I need help but wouldn't turn it away either. Was up there yesterday getting a lay of the land. Could see a fire burning east of Kittitas.I think they got that fire out but definitely cross your fingers for the rest of the summer.
Post by: Avydog on June 30, 2021, 10:39:12 AM
2 years ago I got a nice cow out of there. Last year I was stuck on a boat out east and didn’t get a chance to hunt. So this year I’m all in.
Post by: huntnphool on June 30, 2021, 12:54:24 PM
Hi, I’m new to this forum. And I also drew a Colockum archery quality tag. I would love any and all input.
2 years ago I got a nice cow out of there. Last year I was stuck on a boat out east and didn’t get a chance to hunt. So this year I’m all in.
Congrats, welcome to the site. :hello:
Post by: trophyhunt on July 08, 2021, 06:35:42 AM
Hi, I’m new to this forum. And I also drew a Colockum archery quality tag. I would love any and all input.Very nice, prepare for a great hunt from what I hear. Congrats
2 years ago I got a nice cow out of there. Last year I was stuck on a boat out east and didn’t get a chance to hunt. So this year I’m all in.
Post by: trophyhunt on July 08, 2021, 06:41:29 AM
Mountain View: Archery!Not sure how I missed this one, congrats!!! Are you taking the whole season off??? I sure hope you share your story!!
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Post by: bobdog86 on July 09, 2021, 10:17:15 AM
Post by: elkchaser54 on July 09, 2021, 12:06:12 PM
Post by: bobdog86 on July 09, 2021, 12:43:47 PM
Its just hitting the NF edge of lick creek but mainly farm land. Just now there is also a reported small fire being reported on turkey tail ridge in the Tucannon. Neither fire would affect tag holders yet but you never know what the wind is gonna do and we still have another 7 weeks of fire season to get thru
Not good for sure...Silcott/Lick creek fire has consumed 19,000+ acres, and while a sizeable portion has been in farmland, the canyons are getting hit as well. The fire IS in some of the prime Lick Creek unit (although still the SW corner), it's crossed to Campbell grade towards Cloverland and probably will burn for quite some time. Sad to hear about the Tucannon fire.
modified....Lick Creek is currently being razed to dust, heading to the mountains with no end in site.
Post by: JustinC on July 10, 2021, 07:41:33 AM
Its just hitting the NF edge of lick creek but mainly farm land. Just now there is also a reported small fire being reported on turkey tail ridge in the Tucannon. Neither fire would affect tag holders yet but you never know what the wind is gonna do and we still have another 7 weeks of fire season to get thru
I hope this year doesn't end up like 2015 when I last had the Tucannon archery tag. I almost had to turn in the tag and the hunt was really tough. I'll be setting more cams in the Tucannon next weekend as long as it doesn't end up closed for the fires.
Post by: bobdog86 on July 10, 2021, 02:57:12 PM
Its just hitting the NF edge of lick creek but mainly farm land. Just now there is also a reported small fire being reported on turkey tail ridge in the Tucannon. Neither fire would affect tag holders yet but you never know what the wind is gonna do and we still have another 7 weeks of fire season to get thru
I hope this year doesn't end up like 2015 when I last had the Tucannon archery tag. I almost had to turn in the tag and the hunt was really tough. I'll be setting more cams in the Tucannon next weekend as long as it doesn't end up closed for the fires.
I have family in the general area….I’d definitely check before you head that way next weekend.
Unless something miraculous happens soon, depending on where your setting up the cam’s, it’s not gonna be good.
Post by: Farmer72 on July 12, 2021, 11:44:16 AM
Post by: emac on July 12, 2021, 12:11:00 PM
It is now closedIts just hitting the NF edge of lick creek but mainly farm land. Just now there is also a reported small fire being reported on turkey tail ridge in the Tucannon. Neither fire would affect tag holders yet but you never know what the wind is gonna do and we still have another 7 weeks of fire season to get thru
I hope this year doesn't end up like 2015 when I last had the Tucannon archery tag. I almost had to turn in the tag and the hunt was really tough. I'll be setting more cams in the Tucannon next weekend as long as it doesn't end up closed for the fires.
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Post by: Matth on July 12, 2021, 06:32:39 PM
Oh my gosh time is going so slow. Made it out scouting Saturday and saw lots of cows and calves. Heard a couple elk bugling and when I got home my permit was in the mailbox. I guess it wasn't a dream I got drawn. After seeing and hearing a bunch of elk I am super excited. Just have to wait 2 more months :(. Going to be a long 2 months.
Elk bugling? may be a bit early
Post by: teanawayslayer on July 12, 2021, 06:36:28 PM
it happens quite often hearing them this time of year. I’ve heard them several different times from June through augustOh my gosh time is going so slow. Made it out scouting Saturday and saw lots of cows and calves. Heard a couple elk bugling and when I got home my permit was in the mailbox. I guess it wasn't a dream I got drawn. After seeing and hearing a bunch of elk I am super excited. Just have to wait 2 more months :(. Going to be a long 2 months.
Elk bugling? may be a bit early
Post by: Farmer72 on July 12, 2021, 08:45:07 PM
Post by: bobcat on July 12, 2021, 08:54:34 PM
Post by: jason stevens on July 12, 2021, 08:57:26 PM
Post by: huntnnw on July 12, 2021, 10:13:08 PM
Post by: HUNT JR on July 12, 2021, 10:15:04 PM
glad I dont have a blues tag this year
I wish I did😂
Post by: 6haase6 on July 13, 2021, 11:54:25 AM
glad I dont have a blues tag this year
I wish I did😂
I'd be just fine with one in my pocket too!!!!!!
Post by: Timberstalker on July 13, 2021, 12:00:51 PM
May make for an interesting year.
Post by: takethetime on July 17, 2021, 11:39:15 PM
Post by: PHunter on July 18, 2021, 07:12:02 AM
I bought the Hancock permit. Their lands are closed due to fire concerns.
I am planning a scouting trip this week.
Any insights about this unit.
Thanks
Post by: lemondog on July 21, 2021, 06:52:32 AM
My son drew one of the rifle tags for Observatory!! He gets to spend his 13 birthday scouting 2 days before season for an awesome opportunity!! Hunting the rut will be fun. Never had this opportunity before.Holy Cow! good for him.Do you know the area well?
Post by: takethetime on October 11, 2021, 11:26:51 AM
My son was able to full his quality Observatory modern rifle tag.
We watched this bull(Stump) for over a week scouting. Opening day we bumped him out and missed a short opportunity. Moments later my son passed on a small 6by6. Was really hesitant if this would bite us. We learned allot about the rut during this hunt opportunity and prior to season but none of us new or had the confidence to communicate with them AR a herd scale. That evening was unsuccessful. Day 2 we let them settle down and took a different vantage point to see our options. No elk appeared that evening. They had consistently been in this area so we returned the morning of day 3 to screaming bulls. After we weighed out or options and settled in my son made an amazing shot and put his Bull on the ground. I'm so thankful for this time with family and still excited with the out come. Congrats son your amazing.
Post by: Mtnwalker on October 11, 2021, 11:41:13 AM
Resurrecting this post. Who else was successful or had some fun encounters?
My son was able to full his quality Observatory modern rifle tag.
We watched this bull(Stump) for over a week scouting. Opening day we bumped him out and missed a short opportunity. Moments later my son passed on a small 6by6. Was really hesitant if this would bite us. We learned allot about the rut during this hunt opportunity and prior to season but none of us new or had the confidence to communicate with them AR a herd scale. That evening was unsuccessful. Day 2 we let them settle down and took a different vantage point to see our options. No elk appeared that evening. They had consistently been in this area so we returned the morning of day 3 to screaming bulls. After we weighed out or options and settled in my son made an amazing shot and put his Bull on the ground. I'm so thankful for this time with family and still excited with the out come. Congrats son your amazing.
Awesome, good for him! Stud bull
Post by: trophyhunt on October 11, 2021, 12:31:28 PM
Post by: GASoline71 on October 11, 2021, 01:11:23 PM
Gary
Post by: Rainier10 on October 11, 2021, 02:34:38 PM
https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,262809.0.html
Post by: Platensek-po on October 11, 2021, 02:37:04 PM
Resurrecting this post. Who else was successful or had some fun encounters?those antlers are almost bigger than him!!! Thats awesome!
My son was able to full his quality Observatory modern rifle tag.
We watched this bull(Stump) for over a week scouting. Opening day we bumped him out and missed a short opportunity. Moments later my son passed on a small 6by6. Was really hesitant if this would bite us. We learned allot about the rut during this hunt opportunity and prior to season but none of us new or had the confidence to communicate with them AR a herd scale. That evening was unsuccessful. Day 2 we let them settle down and took a different vantage point to see our options. No elk appeared that evening. They had consistently been in this area so we returned the morning of day 3 to screaming bulls. After we weighed out or options and settled in my son made an amazing shot and put his Bull on the ground. I'm so thankful for this time with family and still excited with the out come. Congrats son your amazing.
Post by: dvolmer on October 11, 2021, 06:21:01 PM
Resurrecting this post. Who else was successful or had some fun encounters?
My son was able to full his quality Observatory modern rifle tag.
We watched this bull(Stump) for over a week scouting. Opening day we bumped him out and missed a short opportunity. Moments later my son passed on a small 6by6. Was really hesitant if this would bite us. We learned allot about the rut during this hunt opportunity and prior to season but none of us new or had the confidence to communicate with them AR a herd scale. That evening was unsuccessful. Day 2 we let them settle down and took a different vantage point to see our options. No elk appeared that evening. They had consistently been in this area so we returned the morning of day 3 to screaming bulls. After we weighed out or options and settled in my son made an amazing shot and put his Bull on the ground. I'm so thankful for this time with family and still excited with the out come. Congrats son your amazing.
Awesome, good for him! Stud bull
This is just wonderful!!!!! Especially for a boy like this! Great bull for Observatory also!!!
Post by: chukarchaser on October 11, 2021, 06:41:08 PM
Post by: time2hunt on October 11, 2021, 07:11:10 PM
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