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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Blacktailaddict on June 15, 2022, 09:06:52 AM

Title: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
Post by: Blacktailaddict on June 15, 2022, 09:06:52 AM: Well with 5 or 6 points i drew the archery any bull tag for gmu 186, i thought i had changed it back to point saver but apparently not.... How seriously should i take this tag? i drew a great mule deer tag in nevada and really only have two weeks off this year.... any opinions on this? i was not expecting to draw anything in washington this year.
Title: Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
Post by: Stein on June 15, 2022, 09:08:25 AM: I think you have the option to return tags this year and get your points back, maybe someone can confirm. I don't know anything about that unit, so can't help you there.
Title: Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
Post by: stew pidasso on June 15, 2022, 09:17:59 AM: Take it serious dude. Big tough country could produce big results. Congrats
Title: Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
Post by: elkchaser54 on June 15, 2022, 10:10:33 AM: Wow the access is tough in that area but I've always dreamed of getting in there and hiking around. Would be amazing to see the country and if there are a couple big bulls or bucks hiding down there.
Title: Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
Post by: Blacktailaddict on June 15, 2022, 10:36:17 AM: Quote from: stew pidasso on June 15, 2022, 09:17:59 AM
Take it serious dude. Big tough country could produce big results. Congrats

i know there is probably an opportunity at a decent bull, i wish i have time to take the whole season off, but a rifle mule deer hunt ive waited six years for will take the priority for my time off.
i have the gear, just got to get my butt in shape for that country. anyone have pictures of bulls from that unit?
Title: Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
Post by: Clearcut on June 15, 2022, 10:42:00 AM: Yes.. I sent you a PM.. give me your # I can share pics info
Title: Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
Post by: bolsen on June 15, 2022, 10:49:25 AM: I drew the archery tag a few years ago, bull on the right.
Title: Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
Post by: Bone collector 13 on June 15, 2022, 10:52:44 AM: Quote from: bolsen on June 15, 2022, 10:49:25 AM
I drew the archery tag a few years ago, bull on the right.

That’s a stud. Did you horseback in? Was it a tough hunt?
Title: Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
Post by: Blacktailaddict on June 15, 2022, 10:56:05 AM: i recalulated my leave, i will be able to have 10 days to scout/hunt. so might be able to pull something off
Title: Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
Post by: metlhead on June 15, 2022, 11:27:27 AM: I've spent time in the 186 chasing birds. Access is adequate but requires a tremendous amount of vertical ascent from the roads. Never seen any quality bulls on the public pieces. Maybe the private lands hold a masher tucked away in a tiny fold of land out of sight.
Title: Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
Post by: Blacktailaddict on June 15, 2022, 11:48:57 AM: Quote from: metlhead on June 15, 2022, 11:27:27 AM
I've spent time in the 186 chasing birds. Access is adequate but requires a tremendous amount of vertical ascent from the roads. Never seen any quality bulls on the public pieces. Maybe the private lands hold a masher tucked away in a tiny fold of land out of sight.

it would be my first bull with a bow so i would take whatever walked out... could be a good time chasing some solitude and peace.
Title: Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
Post by: Rutnbuxnbulls on June 17, 2022, 07:18:50 AM: I’ve hunted the Ronde a few times for deer. I had one trip where I was cow calling at a couple bulls on private only a few hundred yards away. I would think during September they would’ve come over to investigate. It is steep country but once you’re on top it’s easy getting around. Practice your longer shots and cow calling.
Title: Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
Post by: vdemacon on July 12, 2022, 09:59:57 AM: I had the tag last year. I had a great hunt, even though I didn't end up tagging a bull. I also had the issue of having drawn a tag in CO which overlapped with the GR tag. Bolsen was a great source of information. He was in contact with my son. If you have any questions or want some advice based on what I experienced, send me a message.
Title: Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
Post by: andersonjk4 on October 06, 2022, 02:14:00 PM: Update?