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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: bowtech721 on May 06, 2009, 08:11:35 PM

Title: Ultimate Elk tag???
Post by: bowtech721 on May 06, 2009, 08:11:35 PM: Being pretty new to elk hunting I was wondering what some of you guys think would be the ultimate elk tag here in washington. Either side of the mountains any weapon what would be your first choices for elk numbers and trophy potential no matter how bad the draw odds are.
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Post by: bobcat on May 06, 2009, 08:23:11 PM: Westside muzzleloader.
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Post by: bobcat on May 06, 2009, 08:24:51 PM: Actually, no. I take that back. The westside archery tag would be the ultimate tag. I just choose to hunt muzzleloader because I have a bad shoulder and shooting a bow doesn't help it any.
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Post by: huntnphool on May 06, 2009, 08:25:39 PM: The eastside elk auction tag, aka. "the governors tag" Doesn't get anymore ultimate than that!!!
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Post by: EastWaViking on May 06, 2009, 08:27:17 PM: Quote from: huntnphool on May 06, 2009, 08:25:39 PM
The eastside elk auction tag, aka. "the governors tag" Doesn't get anymore ultimate than that!!!

:yeah:
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Post by: bowtech721 on May 06, 2009, 08:29:33 PM: I guess thats true.... I was more thinking special draw hunts but your ahead of me on that one ;)
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Post by: jackelope on May 06, 2009, 08:31:35 PM: Quote from: huntnphool on May 06, 2009, 08:25:39 PM
The eastside elk auction tag, aka. "the governors tag" Doesn't get anymore ultimate than that!!!

i think more of the raffle tag than the auction tag..so i will say eastside elk raffle tag. $5 to win it....not $70k.

i think your worst draw odds are probably in the blues...this year i will guess it will be any of the new rifle rut hunts down there.
:dunno:
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Post by: bucklucky on May 06, 2009, 08:59:53 PM: Margret Bull tag........... :o
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Post by: funkster on May 06, 2009, 10:07:22 PM: Quote from: bucklucky on May 06, 2009, 08:59:53 PM
Margret Bull tag........... :o

Ok that was funny :chuckle:
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Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on May 07, 2009, 05:18:07 AM: The coweeman cow tag is highly sought after... Not my ultimate tag but someone elses... :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: boneaddict on May 07, 2009, 05:43:19 AM: I'll take a Utah elk tag in my back pocket here in Washington. :)
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Post by: madmack76 on May 07, 2009, 05:51:52 AM: green river you know up past the water shed big critters up there i was working up there during the rut last year had two elk a 7x7 and a 6x6 bugling at each other across the road it was awsome talk about morning wood lol
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Post by: NRA4LIFE on May 07, 2009, 10:09:12 AM: Unit 201, Colorado, described to me by a guide one time as the Holy Grail of elk hunting in the world. This is my 18th year putting in and still won't draw. Here in WA? The eastside raffle tag or the new Peaches Ridge B then Peaches Ridge A, IMO.
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Post by: Curly on May 07, 2009, 12:57:22 PM: Bowtech721,

Marry an indian.....then you can hunt anywhere and not worry about a WDFW elk permit.
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Post by: WDFW-SUX on May 07, 2009, 12:58:48 PM: 201 is overrated if its taking 18+ years to draw :twocents:
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Post by: Houndhunter on May 07, 2009, 12:59:07 PM: Quote from: Curly on May 07, 2009, 12:57:22 PM
Bowtech721,

Marry an indian.....then you can hunt anywhere and not worry about a WDFW elk permit.

shhhhh ive been planning to do that for years now, cant let the secret get out :chuckle:
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Post by: huntnphool on May 07, 2009, 03:58:31 PM: :chuckle:
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Post by: farmin4u_98948 on May 07, 2009, 06:42:35 PM: Quote from: Houndhunter on May 07, 2009, 12:59:07 PM
Quote from: Curly on May 07, 2009, 12:57:22 PM
Bowtech721,

Marry an indian.....then you can hunt anywhere and not worry about a WDFW elk permit.

shhhhh ive been planning to do that for years now, cant let the secret get out :chuckle:

Did that and its not what you think. I do like the healthcare advantages though.. :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: Antlershed on May 07, 2009, 07:18:47 PM: I don't know, but I hope I draw it. :chuckle:
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Post by: RC3 on May 07, 2009, 10:38:27 PM: A liberal tag in king county GMU!
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on May 07, 2009, 10:56:49 PM: Eastside raffle...
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Post by: sneakyjake on May 08, 2009, 10:58:54 AM: Does anyone know why they changed the dates for the Margaret early archery bull?
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Post by: GoPlayOutside on May 09, 2009, 10:56:40 PM: The Ultimate Elk Tag would be the one you could actually draw! I see big elk runnin everywhere, but it doesn't matter because I'm chasing a 1 x 1.
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Post by: bobcat on May 09, 2009, 11:00:34 PM: Washington tags are all over-the-counter. Special permits are drawn! :P
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Post by: big ed on May 10, 2009, 12:43:28 PM: bozeman, mt would fit the bill for me just outside the big yellow :hunter:
Title: Re: Ultimate Elk tag???
Post by: ACCUBOND on May 11, 2009, 08:13:20 PM: cant say because the it would be that much harder to draw