Post by: Webfoot on May 03, 2009, 07:12:01 PM
Is it mostly public such as Forest Service or DNR? Or is it timber company owned and if so do they allow hunting? Or is it mostly private and off limits?
Thinking about maybe putting in for an elk tag and thought I should do some research first.
Thanks
John
Post by: SuperDave on May 03, 2009, 08:12:41 PM
Post by: jackelope on May 03, 2009, 08:26:30 PM
;)
Post by: Webfoot on May 04, 2009, 04:07:17 PM
Now I just gotta dig around and find out which areas hold elk. Looks like a big unit with a lot of diversity.
Anyone care to elaborate on the quality of bulls in the area? If not I understand.
Thanks
John
Post by: strutnrut1984 on May 04, 2009, 04:27:25 PM
Post by: shanevg on May 04, 2009, 04:27:57 PM
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on May 04, 2009, 05:29:55 PM
There are no good bulls in the Nooksack unit.Exactly? I guess the couple taken this last year were flukes? :yike: Or you have a grander version of a "good" bull than most of us.... shhhhhh no bulls there so don't put in for that tag? ;)
Post by: elksnout on May 04, 2009, 08:52:29 PM
Post by: shanevg on May 04, 2009, 09:15:43 PM
NWWABOWHUNTER brings up a concern here on these type of posts. I've noticed that when someone asks questions about a hunting unit 99.9 % of the time guys try and help. But there almost always is someone who seemingly tries to steer them away from said unit. Why ? We're all in this together. Anyway, I hope that this isn't the case. I haven't been a member for very long and I can't tell you how much I enjoy this site and how much I've learned about other parts of our state. Keep it coming all.
You will find the there is always a local who makes a comment like that in the futile hope of reducing the number of applicants in their "home" unit. Honestly though, the only time you actually read comments like that are on units where very little knowledge of Washington state would let you know that this is not in fact true. Kind of like when someone says there are no good bulls in the Dayton or Weneha units. The secret of the Nooksack herd has been out since last year. Anyone who actually gets steered away from applying merely because one person sarcastically comments that there are no good bulls in that unit (99% of the time) is just not putting any simple research using the search engine of this site. There have been at least 10 people posting in the past month that the Nooksack is the best unit in Western WA and that is completely true. Also, some research from the hunters who had the tag last year will reveal pictures with proof that the Nooksack is an awesome unit (arguably the best in the state). So in response to your comments - I am not trying to steer anyone away, merely making a sarcastic comment.
Post by: strutnrut1984 on May 04, 2009, 09:22:58 PM
Post by: hogsniper on May 04, 2009, 09:26:07 PM
Post by: strutnrut1984 on May 04, 2009, 09:26:38 PM
Post by: sportsman002001 on May 04, 2009, 09:32:40 PM
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on May 04, 2009, 09:47:29 PM
Post by: Jake T on May 05, 2009, 05:03:17 PM
I for a fact do know what is there, I used to hunt there muzzleloader from the early 80's till they closed it, the late January hunt and took some nice elk out of there. I knew it was a sarcastic comment, just pulling your chain a little too.... of course if I planned on western elk, then I would be trying to get the coveted tag or two they are giving out for archers....
stay away from my archery tag!!! >:(
Post by: Webfoot on May 05, 2009, 05:18:28 PM
Jake there are two tags you can have one. lol.
I take it the unit must have been closed for sometime and then opened for permit.
When did this happen?
John
Post by: jackelope on May 05, 2009, 05:21:44 PM
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The secret of the Nooksack herd has been out since last year.the secrets of the nooksack herd were out before last year.
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Also, some research from the hunters who had the tag last year will reveal pictures with proof that the Nooksack is an awesome unit (arguably the best in the state).i don't think it's anywhere near the best unit in the state...thats my opinion i guess, take it for what it's worth.
Post by: jackelope on May 05, 2009, 05:22:31 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on May 05, 2009, 05:25:53 PM
:chuckle:
Post by: jackelope on May 05, 2009, 05:27:13 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on May 05, 2009, 05:30:09 PM
Post by: jackelope on May 05, 2009, 05:34:32 PM
Post by: jackelope on May 05, 2009, 05:35:14 PM
Post by: jackelope on May 05, 2009, 05:35:34 PM
Post by: WASHBCBOOK on May 05, 2009, 05:43:36 PM
Post by: Buckrub on May 05, 2009, 06:42:29 PM
NWWABOWHUNTER brings up a concern here on these type of posts. I've noticed that when someone asks questions about a hunting unit 99.9 % of the time guys try and help. But there almost always is someone who seemingly tries to steer them away from said unit. Why ? We're all in this together. Anyway, I hope that this isn't the case. I haven't been a member for very long and I can't tell you how much I enjoy this site and how much I've learned about other parts of our state. Keep it coming all.
I used to have a fairly good deer area...used too being the key word. Someone posted it on a website such as this and the next year there were forty new hunters in a 100 acre area. Nine small bucks were killed on opening day and the pressure has increased since then. I had hunted this area for 10 years and harvested 5 good buck, some years passing up twenty+ smaller bucks per year.
Any hunter can get as much information needed from the web without asking hunters to share hunting areas publically. Notellum creek should be the standard answer on a public forum, the fishing and hunting news does a good enough job destroying hunts as it is.
The chase is the hunt and the chase lasts all year, I spend mega hours researching hunting grounds and will not post in public the fruit of my labor...sorry.
Guess I would be the .01%
No ill will intended just my :twocents:
Post by: rackattack on May 05, 2009, 07:02:56 PM
I spend mega hours researching hunting grounds and will not post in public the fruit of my labor...sorry.
While I respect your opinion and will agree with public hunting grounds, I feel differently about special permit units like the Nooksack. If someone is lucky enough to get drawn in a special unit, I would wish them the best and offer any advice that I could. These are units that a lot of people (most of us) would love to hunt, but will never be lucky enough to draw, so it really is not inviting others into your private year-in-year-out hunting grounds. I would feel proud and honored to help someone tag out in an area I have extra knowledge of.
Post by: Buckrub on May 05, 2009, 07:08:17 PM
I spend mega hours researching hunting grounds and will not post in public the fruit of my labor...sorry.
While I respect your opinion and will agree with public hunting grounds, I feel differently about special permit units like the Nooksack. If someone is lucky enough to get drawn in a special unit, I would wish them the best and offer any advice that I could. These are units that a lot of people (most of us) would love to hunt, but will never be lucky enough to draw, so it really is not inviting others into your private year-in-year-out hunting grounds. I would feel proud and honored to help someone tag out in an area I have extra knowledge of.
I have a bad habit of thread jacking....I would help with a draw unit as well.....If I could ever draw a good tag :bash: maybe I would know some details.
I have seen many public area requests on the forum and his post was generalized.
Post by: furbearer365 on May 05, 2009, 08:09:53 PM
Post by: RC3 on May 05, 2009, 08:22:49 PM
Just my opinion.
Post by: jackelope on May 05, 2009, 08:40:11 PM
Post by: alecvg on May 05, 2009, 11:02:31 PM
NWWABOWHUNTER brings up a concern here on these type of posts. I've noticed that when someone asks questions about a hunting unit 99.9 % of the time guys try and help. But there almost always is someone who seemingly tries to steer them away from said unit. Why ? We're all in this together. Anyway, I hope that this isn't the case. I haven't been a member for very long and I can't tell you how much I enjoy this site and how much I've learned about other parts of our state. Keep it coming all.
I used to have a fairly good deer area...used too being the key word. Someone posted it on a website such as this and the next year there were forty new hunters in a 100 acre area. Nine small bucks were killed on opening day and the pressure has increased since then. I had hunted this area for 10 years and harvested 5 good buck, some years passing up twenty+ smaller bucks per year.
Any hunter can get as much information needed from the web without asking hunters to share hunting areas publically. Notellum creek should be the standard answer on a public forum, the fishing and hunting news does a good enough job destroying hunts as it is.
The chase is the hunt and the chase lasts all year, I spend mega hours researching hunting grounds and will not post in public the fruit of my labor...sorry.
Guess I would be the .01%
No ill will intended just my :twocents:
Thank goodness, someone with logic!
Post by: alecvg on May 05, 2009, 11:04:14 PM
What is so wrong with steering someone away from putting in for a certain tag. I think that putting in for a tag has a slight form of competition to it and personally i want the best chances i can get to get one. I have now put in for elk for 10 years of my life and waited patiently, why the hell would i post something on how awesome the units i put for are and possible turn more people on to them. But i think that after the draw is done and someone draws a tag then by all means help the guy (or gal) out. I personally would help anyone out AFTER they have drawn a tag but why on earth would anyone tell and brag about which tags are the best to put in for.
:yeah:
Post by: Huntbear on May 05, 2009, 11:59:38 PM
What is the Margaret like anymore????? I hear there are 300 class bulls running all over that unit. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Buckrub on May 06, 2009, 08:16:59 AM
So, to stir the pot a bit, :yike: :beatdeadhorse: :beatdeadhorse: :beatdeadhorse: :stirthepot: :stirthepot: :stirthepot:
What is the Margaret like anymore????? I hear there are 300 class bulls running all over that unit. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
They died of starvation...
Post by: strutnrut1984 on May 06, 2009, 08:44:23 AM
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on May 06, 2009, 08:50:15 AM
Post by: TheHunt on May 06, 2009, 09:47:02 AM
If you do not want to post anything then do NOT. No one is putting a gun to your head. If someone wants to share let them... The first amendment gives people the right to post what ever they want. If you do not want to read it then block it. If it is going to up set you. Do not read it. I am sure no one is pointing a gun to your head to read it. So don't... Seems pretty simple to me!!!
Post by: strutnrut1984 on May 06, 2009, 10:20:21 AM
Post by: furbearer365 on May 06, 2009, 06:06:44 PM
Post by: TheHunt on May 07, 2009, 02:32:33 PM
WOW TheHunt, you really seem to understand. :bash: Did you know that anyone with a computer can access this site and read everything that everyone has written even though they are not a member. In the perfect world you could help out the ones on this site and them only but I promise you there are a ton of people who get on here just for the free info. Not saying don't help, here is a thought, HOW ABOUT THE LITTLE THING WE CALL A "PM." Think a little.
You are implying etiquette to the site. That is not what was posted... If you read the high jacked thread, the author was looking for information about the Nooksak unit. All I am saying is if it is going to up set you do NOT read it. Heck, it is a unit which will take a long time to get drawn. It is NO secret as others have posted. So block the thread if it upsets you and do not read. One thing you need to understand about the internet… Anyone can post anything. If you do not like it get off it.
Post by: CJ-5 on May 07, 2009, 07:01:50 PM
Post by: Webfoot on May 08, 2009, 06:55:15 PM
Post by: TheHunt on May 08, 2009, 07:34:53 PM
Post by: Antlershed on May 08, 2009, 07:46:47 PM
Post by: littlebuf on May 08, 2009, 07:58:29 PM
So, to stir the pot a bit, :yike: :beatdeadhorse: :beatdeadhorse: :beatdeadhorse: :stirthepot: :stirthepot: :stirthepot:
What is the Margaret like anymore????? I hear there are 300 class bulls running all over that unit. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
They died of starvation...
margaret"s still good isnt it? i just put in for the September hunt, id be more than happy with a 300 bull
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