Post by: Smitty1121 on June 16, 2022, 03:09:11 PM
Post by: jason stevens on June 16, 2022, 03:35:18 PM
Post by: h2ofowlr on June 16, 2022, 04:49:46 PM
Post by: Southpole on June 16, 2022, 05:06:41 PM
It can be done but those numbers are not high. Your gonna wanna focus more toward the northern part of the unit an get to the woods an go through a couple pairs of boots. Puck up a cow call an have fun.
Where the majority of the elk are is private property. You will have to be talking to land owners.:yeah: Start knocking on doors on the skagit/north side of the unit.
Post by: jason stevens on June 16, 2022, 05:09:20 PM
Post by: bkaech on June 16, 2022, 09:03:43 PM
Post by: Smitty1121 on June 17, 2022, 11:03:56 AM
Post by: jkononen on June 17, 2022, 11:11:59 AM
Post by: Tbar on June 17, 2022, 11:16:25 AM
Pretty much all private where the elk will be. This might not come off as advice you want to hear, but if you can't tie up quite a bit of landowner permission (you never know where the elk will be) you might think about getting your points back...:yeah:
Public land parcels get tribal pressure as well. Not trying to be a downer but being honest.
Post by: Smitty1121 on June 17, 2022, 11:19:44 AM
Post by: huntnfmly on June 17, 2022, 12:39:34 PM
Post by: jason stevens on June 17, 2022, 04:21:36 PM
Post by: Reinsurance shooter on June 17, 2022, 06:51:21 PM
Post by: seaduckhunter on June 17, 2022, 07:07:48 PM
Post by: jason stevens on June 17, 2022, 07:13:13 PM
Post by: Teepee96 on June 17, 2022, 07:48:55 PM
Most the land was purchased from Weyerhaeuser and bought by Hampton and they now lease and sell permits.
I've spent a ton of time on that property within the Sauk unit and have never seen an elk or elk sign. Would not recommend anyone with a Sauk bull tag buying access for that property in hopes of shooting an elk
Post by: jason stevens on June 17, 2022, 08:01:21 PM
Most the land was purchased from Weyerhaeuser and bought by Hampton and they now lease and sell permits.
I've spent a ton of time on that property within the Sauk unit and have never seen an elk or elk sign. Would not recommend anyone with a Sauk bull tag buying access for that property in hopes of shooting an elk
It's funny you say that because the elk from the Sauk are already in the 448. Just gotta do your scouting.this tG can be filled
Post by: jason stevens on June 17, 2022, 08:02:34 PM
Post by: Southpole on June 17, 2022, 09:14:19 PM
I think Teepee96 is talking about the south side of the Sauk unit. I agree it wouldn’t worth buying the Hampton permit for this permit.Most the land was purchased from Weyerhaeuser and bought by Hampton and they now lease and sell permits.
I've spent a ton of time on that property within the Sauk unit and have never seen an elk or elk sign. Would not recommend anyone with a Sauk bull tag buying access for that property in hopes of shooting an elk
It's funny you say that because the elk from the Sauk are already in the 448. Just gotta do your scouting.this tG can be filled
Post by: 3nails on June 17, 2022, 09:26:42 PM
Post by: Teepee96 on June 17, 2022, 09:50:20 PM
Most the land was purchased from Weyerhaeuser and bought by Hampton and they now lease and sell permits.
I've spent a ton of time on that property within the Sauk unit and have never seen an elk or elk sign. Would not recommend anyone with a Sauk bull tag buying access for that property in hopes of shooting an elk
It's funny you say that because the elk from the Sauk are already in the 448. Just gotta do your scouting.this tG can be filled
All I'm saying is if I had the tag I wouldn't be hunting on the Hampton permit.
Post by: Bowhunter3 on June 18, 2022, 08:23:25 AM
Most the land was purchased from Weyerhaeuser and bought by Hampton and they now lease and sell permits.
I've spent a ton of time on that property within the Sauk unit and have never seen an elk or elk sign. Would not recommend anyone with a Sauk bull tag buying access for that property in hopes of shooting an elk
It's funny you say that because the elk from the Sauk are already in the 448. Just gotta do your scouting.this tG can be filled
All I'm saying is if I had the tag I wouldn't be hunting on the Hampton permit.
:yeah:
Post by: Nate Ortloff on June 18, 2022, 08:56:55 PM
If I wanted to kill a huge bull on the west side I'm not sure if I'd rather have a Nooksack or a Sauk tag. No, after thinking about it. The Sauk tag.Interesting I have always thought the nooksack tag was the one everyone wants. Maybe that's because I grew up in the woods of 418. Now I will have to do some research on the Sauk tag.
Post by: Tbar on June 18, 2022, 11:18:40 PM
I would disagree with 3nails. Not to say big bulls can't be found in either, I don't think the units are comparable in terms of opportunity. That said, both units are a little depressed right now but will improve. But what do I know :dunno:.If I wanted to kill a huge bull on the west side I'm not sure if I'd rather have a Nooksack or a Sauk tag. No, after thinking about it. The Sauk tag.Interesting I have always thought the nooksack tag was the one everyone wants. Maybe that's because I grew up in the woods of 418. Now I will have to do some research on the Sauk tag.
Post by: JakeLand on June 19, 2022, 07:08:05 AM
:tup:I would disagree with 3nails. Not to say big bulls can't be found in either, I don't think the units are comparable in terms of opportunity. That said, both units are a little depressed right now but will improve. But what do I know :dunno:.Quote from: 3nails link=topic=271670. : :tup: :tup::tup:tup:msg3688300#msg3688300 date=1655526402If I wanted to kill a huge bull on the west side I'm not sure if I'd rather have a Nooksack or a Sauk tag. No, after thinking about it. The Sauk tag.Interesting I have always thought the nooksack tag was the one everyone wants. Maybe that's because I grew up in the woods of 418. Now I will have to do some research on the Sauk tag.
Post by: spin05 on June 19, 2022, 11:52:49 PM
Post by: Smitty1121 on June 20, 2022, 08:39:59 AM
Most the land was purchased from Weyerhaeuser and bought by Hampton and they now lease and sell permits.
I've been checking stuff out on onX. I could be mistaken, but I see some of the land being Sierra Pacific, along with other private timberland companies. Unless they have changed things, Sierra Pacific in the past allowed hunting without any permits, but didn't open any of there gates (at least that's how they treated in the Ryderwood). I also see what appears to be a fair amount of state land.
Post by: Reinsurance shooter on June 20, 2022, 09:08:00 AM