Post by: Fallfever on March 25, 2023, 10:25:51 AM
We have had a very wet and snow filled winter that could be helping our herds and deer populations, Predators will always be a problem until WDFW implements predator control based on populations.
Post by: Ghost Hunter on March 25, 2023, 10:32:57 AM
Post by: Webfoot on March 25, 2023, 12:03:49 PM
Even with 20 plus points for Bull elk, cow elk, moose and sheep I am done.
Post by: Shooter4 on March 25, 2023, 02:10:19 PM
I am done with this state.
Even with 20 plus points for Bull elk, cow elk, moose and sheep I am done.
Gift them to me then 😂
Post by: Stein on March 25, 2023, 02:14:58 PM
Honestly, I'll probably think twice about waterfowl, might not buy anything hunting at all.
Post by: Shooter4 on March 25, 2023, 02:57:57 PM
You can have my points too. I'll check to see if there is a youth tag that works with our schedule for my son, but that's all for our family.Bring them on haha pretty sure that’s not possible too do
Honestly, I'll probably think twice about waterfowl, might not buy anything hunting at all.
Post by: KNOPHISH on March 25, 2023, 04:24:00 PM
Post by: crabcreekhunter on March 25, 2023, 10:27:13 PM
Post by: hunter399 on March 26, 2023, 12:13:35 AM
WA draws are like taxes for me, pay a lot and rarely get anything back!That's no joke
So true.
Post by: boneaddict on March 26, 2023, 07:21:50 AM
Post by: zwickeyman on March 26, 2023, 09:05:43 AM
Post by: dvolmer on March 26, 2023, 09:46:10 AM
They won’t do you any good! Maybe increase your odds to .00001% instead of .000001%.I am done with this state.
Even with 20 plus points for Bull elk, cow elk, moose and sheep I am done.
Gift them to me then 😂
Post by: dvolmer on March 26, 2023, 09:49:32 AM
Post by: Falcon on March 26, 2023, 08:05:48 PM
I have drawn 2 quality tags in 27 years, but they weren’t the hardest to draw, and I had a blast on both hunts.
I have always considered drawing a premium tag a huge bonus, and never went into serious depression not drawing, except maybe for sheep :yike:
My joy in hunting is spending time in the woods with my close friends. Any animal is harvested is a bonus :tup:
Post by: dvolmer on March 26, 2023, 09:08:24 PM
My joy in hunting is spending time in the woods with my close friends. Any animal is harvested is a bonus :tup:
Love that! You have gotten it all figured out!!!!
Post by: grade-creek-rd on March 30, 2023, 10:20:55 AM
Grade
Post by: Stein on March 30, 2023, 10:23:19 AM
I think a few other states do the same thing with hunting.
Post by: bobcat on March 30, 2023, 10:55:43 AM
Post by: starbailey on March 30, 2023, 11:02:23 AM
Post by: hunter399 on March 30, 2023, 11:26:01 AM
I'm a non of the above guy this year. I'll be points only for deer, elk & moose as I have a couple hunts on the books in the Yukon & Alaska already.Sweet.
Moose selected for me now.
Anytime I hear ghost point ,or no app at all is music to my ear.
Post by: hunter399 on March 30, 2023, 11:30:44 AM
I'll wait till the regs hit,can see permit numbers.
Based on numbers and such ,some I will ghost point or apply.
Some will purchase and others not purchase based on permit numbers.
Post by: trophyhunt on March 30, 2023, 12:22:40 PM
Post by: Beastmonger1987 on March 30, 2023, 12:25:57 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on March 30, 2023, 01:32:17 PM
Due to the cost, I split my stuff to buy into two purchases, license and then permit apps later. I'll apply for everything I can except doe, second deer. I've learned years ago not to expect to draw, even with 28 points. Yeah, in the back of my mind I feel I'll draw with that many, but reality always slaps me in the face. Always an exciting time of year when results come out, lately been helping on some incredible hunts. Have my hat in in Wy for elk, New mex elk and possibly oregon elk, Hoping for the multi elk tag so I can Pick one eastside elk, with a westside elk. Bull tag will also be one east and one west choice. Not too excited about deer, seems the population isn't at it's best and not sure I want to put my 19 points up. Good luck to all, except those choosing my units, I hope you don't draw unless you have over 25 points :chuckle: (Laughing but mostly serious, can't stand it when low points draw). (yes, I'm seeing a therapist about that, lol).Getting slapped in the face with moose tags is nothing to complain about! :chuckle:
Post by: trophyhunt on March 30, 2023, 03:36:19 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on March 30, 2023, 04:42:48 PM
Lol, I figured that would come up!!Had to! Mostly out of jelousy!
I dont have much room to complain either tho.
Post by: Gentrys on March 30, 2023, 05:07:13 PM
Hunted Montana in 2021 and went with my daughter last year as she was drawn. Between the past drought in 2021, grasshopper plague in 2020 and 2021 and now a horrific Winter this year in Montana...think I'll pass. It's gonna be a tough year over there.
I'll just cross my fingers here in WA and see what my 16-25 points gets me... NOT SELECTED I'm sure.
Post by: hoytxl2009 on April 03, 2023, 05:29:16 AM
They won’t do you any good! Maybe increase your odds to .00001% instead of .000001%.I am done with this state.
Even with 20 plus points for Bull elk, cow elk, moose and sheep I am done.
Gift them to me then 😂
Anybody know if you can gift points in Washington? Had a buddy move out of state with alot of points and no intention of using them. I know some states you can, but can't find any information if you can in Washington.
Post by: bobcat on April 03, 2023, 06:21:03 AM
They won’t do you any good! Maybe increase your odds to .00001% instead of .000001%.I am done with this state.
Even with 20 plus points for Bull elk, cow elk, moose and sheep I am done.
Gift them to me then 😂
Anybody know if you can gift points in Washington? Had a buddy move out of state with alot of points and no intention of using them. I know some states you can, but can't find any information if you can in Washington.
No you can't. I've never heard of any state that does that. Would be a very bad thing.
Post by: trophyhunt on April 03, 2023, 06:22:18 AM
What bobcat said. I have a buddy who left 20 points on his quality elk, wish I could grab them.They won’t do you any good! Maybe increase your odds to .00001% instead of .000001%.I am done with this state.
Even with 20 plus points for Bull elk, cow elk, moose and sheep I am done.
Gift them to me then 😂
Anybody know if you can gift points in Washington? Had a buddy move out of state with alot of points and no intention of using them. I know some states you can, but can't find any information if you can in Washington.
Post by: haftard on April 12, 2023, 03:16:31 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on April 12, 2023, 03:27:38 PM
Post by: Ridgerunner on April 12, 2023, 03:47:29 PM
Post by: kentrek on April 12, 2023, 03:55:33 PM
Let's hope that multi season elk pays off for you, time to go all in on bull, quality and cow tags buddy!!!!!
Watch him draw all 3 😂
Least we can return tags now right ?
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 12, 2023, 04:36:30 PM
Post by: Ridgerunner on April 12, 2023, 05:05:58 PM
Post by: Rigby416 on April 12, 2023, 09:39:58 PM
Post by: TD3939 on April 14, 2023, 12:46:17 PM
We're paying more for less and it's just not going to get better. We who fund this by paying more every year are at the absolute bottom of the list of "who to make happy" or even hear... Sorry for the rant but when I see "Not selected" again inspite of my 27 points, I'm going to be irritated again.
Post by: kentrek on April 14, 2023, 07:44:25 PM
Another year with reduced opportunity in this state. Going to continue to decline as long as the game animals and resources are managed by *censored*s that would prefer we not hunt at all. My other gripes are the introduction of wolves , the loss of hound hunting to control the cats and the complete failure of the state to deal with the tribes and their blatant abuse of the bull elk in the Colockum and the Mule deer in the Entiat. All of which are reducing our opportunity and tag quotas.
We're paying more for less and it's just not going to get better. We who fund this by paying more every year are at the absolute bottom of the list of "who to make happy" or even hear... Sorry for the rant but when I see "Not selected" again inspite of my 27 points, I'm going to be irritated again.
Your setting yourselves up for failure, I understand alot of things suck but when you got to put in for tags...look at the odds and set your goals realistically...27 points over then next few years will give you excellent odds in plenty of units...if you put in for tags with 1-2% odds of drawing it really doesn't matter that you have 27 points..its basically a random at that point...this is why some states do a split of tag allocations like Utah & AZ
I have 22 moose points with less then 1% odds of drawing...prolly won't be making many plans to hunt moose
Post by: TD3939 on April 14, 2023, 08:37:20 PM
I have 22 moose points with less then 1% odds of drawing...prolly won't be making many plans to hunt moose
I understand your point. My point is that our resource which we pay for, is so grossly mismanaged that our opportunities are reduced every year. And it irritates me. If the predators were controlled (the 2 legged ones along with the 4 legged variety) there would be 3 times the "quality" tags available and maybe this wouldn't be a once in a lifetime hunt. As it stands now with point creep and the reduction in tags it's more like once in 2 lifetimes...I can see why many people on this site just give up and start hunting in other states. Ok I'm done with my yearly rant.
Post by: blackpowderhunter on April 19, 2023, 06:09:47 AM
anyone else get the email from WDFW yesterday that special draw applications are now available to purchase...yet the regs with the permit numbers and details won't be available for a few more weeks? Kinda greedy on how they want our money now, but will let us know what we can apply for later.or maybe.
Grade
just maybe its because people have to buy a new fishing license, and some people like to buy and pay for EVERYTHING at once and they would also then be annoyed if they had to buy a new fishing license, then go back and buy permits.
i swear to god, i have just as much disdain as the next person for the management of the fish and wild life in this state, but ya'll love to complain without looking at both sides of the coin sometimes.
Post by: trophyhunt on April 19, 2023, 06:47:58 AM
If he doesn't draw one of the three he might be in a walker by the time he does.:chuckle: not far from the truth! I'll be 54 this hunting season, I'm not a marathon runner, not in bad shape but could be better. Was talking with Jackalope about this subject the other day, I'm starting to get to the point where I have to seriously research some of the goat units to make sure it's even possible now. Hate having to worry or think that my best, hardest hunts are behind me. I love a physically hard hunt, but they are starting to hurt. I'm putting all my eggs in one basket this year but leaving out the cow elk hunts. I have over 25 points on cow and I want to partner up with a few of my buddies one year for a good hunt for all of us and they don't have an east side tag this year, it seems the best cow hunts for a big camp are on the east side. The green river would be great but no camping and that's what I want most out of that cow hunt. I'll be quality elk, eastside, one bow one muzzy and then bull west side, muzzy. Sure love this multi elk tag!!
Post by: C-Money on April 19, 2023, 06:49:51 AM
Post by: teanawayslayer on April 19, 2023, 07:00:12 AM
Where is the box for both east/west ?? 😁 multi elk rulzz!the last time I drew multi elk I drew my quality elk tag that I normally put in for. 180 bucks went down the drain :chuckle:
Post by: Ghost Hunter on April 19, 2023, 07:14:19 AM
Where is the box for both east/west ?? 😁 multi elk rulzz!the last time I drew multi elk I drew my quality elk tag that I normally put in for. 180 bucks went down the drain :chuckle:
Hate when that happens. :chuckle:
Post by: greenhead_killer on April 19, 2023, 11:31:23 AM
that’s how my deer tag was last year. Drew quality tag and didn’t use the msWhere is the box for both east/west ?? 😁 multi elk rulzz!the last time I drew multi elk I drew my quality elk tag that I normally put in for. 180 bucks went down the drain :chuckle:
Post by: Pathfinder101 on April 19, 2023, 11:56:07 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on April 19, 2023, 12:07:54 PM
I'm one of those horrible westsiders that usually doesn't put in on the east side to try and take one of YOUR elk permits. :chuckle: My main reason for the multi is the ability to appy east, if my multi ends up not being used after that, then I'll be on a OIL hunt looking for a 350+ bull !!that’s how my deer tag was last year. Drew quality tag and didn’t use the msWhere is the box for both east/west ?? 😁 multi elk rulzz!the last time I drew multi elk I drew my quality elk tag that I normally put in for. 180 bucks went down the drain :chuckle:
Post by: Farmer72 on April 19, 2023, 12:20:10 PM
I'm one of those horrible westsiders that usually doesn't put in on the east side to try and take one of YOUR elk permits. :chuckle: My main reason for the multi is the ability to appy east, if my multi ends up not being used after that, then I'll be on a OIL hunt looking for a 350+ bull !!that’s how my deer tag was last year. Drew quality tag and didn’t use the msWhere is the box for both east/west ?? 😁 multi elk rulzz!the last time I drew multi elk I drew my quality elk tag that I normally put in for. 180 bucks went down the drain :chuckle:
I hope you get lucky like I did in 2021 when I finally drew Multi elk with 11 points and was able to put in for eastside where I was lucky to draw a quality tag also with 11 points.
Post by: teanawayslayer on April 19, 2023, 12:20:38 PM
thats why I wanted multi elk. Put in for eastside permits and when I didn’t draw I was going to chase westside elk. Hopefully you will draw your eastside permit!I'm one of those horrible westsiders that usually doesn't put in on the east side to try and take one of YOUR elk permits. :chuckle: My main reason for the multi is the ability to appy east, if my multi ends up not being used after that, then I'll be on a OIL hunt looking for a 350+ bull !!that’s how my deer tag was last year. Drew quality tag and didn’t use the msWhere is the box for both east/west ?? 😁 multi elk rulzz!the last time I drew multi elk I drew my quality elk tag that I normally put in for. 180 bucks went down the drain :chuckle:
Post by: trophyhunt on April 19, 2023, 12:28:01 PM
Thanks you guys for the wishes, up to 28 points this year! clockum archery would be pretty sweet! Definitely not trying for one of those rifle rut tags, just seems waaaay too impossible.thats why I wanted multi elk. Put in for eastside permits and when I didn’t draw I was going to chase westside elk. Hopefully you will draw your eastside permit!I'm one of those horrible westsiders that usually doesn't put in on the east side to try and take one of YOUR elk permits. :chuckle: My main reason for the multi is the ability to appy east, if my multi ends up not being used after that, then I'll be on a OIL hunt looking for a 350+ bull !!that’s how my deer tag was last year. Drew quality tag and didn’t use the msWhere is the box for both east/west ?? 😁 multi elk rulzz!the last time I drew multi elk I drew my quality elk tag that I normally put in for. 180 bucks went down the drain :chuckle:
Post by: teanawayslayer on April 19, 2023, 12:39:15 PM
dang that many points I wouldn’t be putting in for archery. Muzzy or rifle for me😁Thanks you guys for the wishes, up to 28 points this year! clockum archery would be pretty sweet! Definitely not trying for one of those rifle rut tags, just seems waaaay too impossible.thats why I wanted multi elk. Put in for eastside permits and when I didn’t draw I was going to chase westside elk. Hopefully you will draw your eastside permit!I'm one of those horrible westsiders that usually doesn't put in on the east side to try and take one of YOUR elk permits. :chuckle: My main reason for the multi is the ability to appy east, if my multi ends up not being used after that, then I'll be on a OIL hunt looking for a 350+ bull !!that’s how my deer tag was last year. Drew quality tag and didn’t use the msWhere is the box for both east/west ?? 😁 multi elk rulzz!the last time I drew multi elk I drew my quality elk tag that I normally put in for. 180 bucks went down the drain :chuckle:
Post by: Farmer72 on April 19, 2023, 12:45:39 PM
dang that many points I wouldn’t be putting in for archery. Muzzy or rifle for me😁Thanks you guys for the wishes, up to 28 points this year! clockum archery would be pretty sweet! Definitely not trying for one of those rifle rut tags, just seems waaaay too impossible.thats why I wanted multi elk. Put in for eastside permits and when I didn’t draw I was going to chase westside elk. Hopefully you will draw your eastside permit!I'm one of those horrible westsiders that usually doesn't put in on the east side to try and take one of YOUR elk permits. :chuckle: My main reason for the multi is the ability to appy east, if my multi ends up not being used after that, then I'll be on a OIL hunt looking for a 350+ bull !!that’s how my deer tag was last year. Drew quality tag and didn’t use the msWhere is the box for both east/west ?? 😁 multi elk rulzz!the last time I drew multi elk I drew my quality elk tag that I normally put in for. 180 bucks went down the drain :chuckle:
I think Muzzy would be the way to go but this year it is a late opener so I would do Archery if it were me but alas I had drew it a couple years ago and at 51 this year will never see it again I would guess.
Post by: trophyhunt on April 19, 2023, 01:00:07 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on April 19, 2023, 01:58:28 PM
Stay on your own side Jerry! Besides, I'm sure someone in your house will draw moose again so you'll be too busy for a Colockum tag :chuckle: :nono:
Post by: vandeman17 on April 19, 2023, 02:03:01 PM
Muzzy is very tempting, I’d prefer that. But more archery tags gives me a (false) sense of better odds .
Mission Muzzy, private access.... :tup:
Post by: trophyhunt on April 19, 2023, 02:49:55 PM
I've been telling him muzzy for like a decade. He doesn't listen very gooder :chuckle::chuckle: :chuckle:
Stay on your own side Jerry! Besides, I'm sure someone in your house will draw moose again so you'll be too busy for a Colockum tag :chuckle: :nono:
Post by: dreamingbig on May 08, 2023, 12:06:44 PM
I know they won’t due to the revenue but they should if they wanted to improve the draw.
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Post by: trophyhunt on May 08, 2023, 12:14:04 PM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on May 08, 2023, 01:41:14 PM
Post by: hunter399 on May 08, 2023, 01:59:14 PM
still over two weeks left to put in....... so stupid how long they have the draws open. Not sure about how the odds could get better, just too many hunters and not enough tags anymore.It's so long .
So they can email everybody to death.
Milk every penny they can. :chuckle:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 08, 2023, 02:27:15 PM
Post by: hunter399 on May 08, 2023, 02:44:58 PM
Isn't it a month application period?Ya that sounds about right.
Still haven't done mine.... :chuckle:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 08, 2023, 02:47:27 PM
Post by: hunterednate on May 08, 2023, 03:09:52 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on May 08, 2023, 03:46:13 PM
So it's the same length of time or shorter than every other western state. Thought maybe it was some crazy length of time or something.a week shorter, and we find out a week sooner. I’d be willing to bet you one John Denver’s greatest hits CD that 90% of hunters already know what they are putting in for. 4 weeks isn’t forever, but 3 weeks is long enough. IMHO
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 08, 2023, 04:14:49 PM
heck no! I want UT and NV results before I even entertain a weapon choice let alone hunt choices :chuckle:So it's the same length of time or shorter than every other western state. Thought maybe it was some crazy length of time or something.a week shorter, and we find out a week sooner. I’d be willing to bet you one John Denver’s greatest hits CD that 90% of hunters already know what they are putting in for. 4 weeks isn’t forever, but 3 weeks is long enough. IMHO
Post by: bobcat on May 08, 2023, 04:32:14 PM
Post by: mp.hunter on May 08, 2023, 04:41:54 PM
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Post by: ShaneTyTrey on May 09, 2023, 04:18:57 AM
Don’t believe you can gift points in any state. There are some states that allow you to gift your tag to a youth as long as you are present on the hunt but not aware of any that allow gifting points, which is good, that would just make the creep worse.They won’t do you any good! Maybe increase your odds to .00001% instead of .000001%.I am done with this state.
Even with 20 plus points for Bull elk, cow elk, moose and sheep I am done.
Gift them to me then 😂
Anybody know if you can gift points in Washington? Had a buddy move out of state with alot of points and no intention of using them. I know some states you can, but can't find any information if you can in Washington.
Post by: grundy53 on May 09, 2023, 07:55:05 AM
Agreed!heck no! I want UT and NV results before I even entertain a weapon choice let alone hunt choices :chuckle:So it's the same length of time or shorter than every other western state. Thought maybe it was some crazy length of time or something.a week shorter, and we find out a week sooner. I’d be willing to bet you one John Denver’s greatest hits CD that 90% of hunters already know what they are putting in for. 4 weeks isn’t forever, but 3 weeks is long enough. IMHO
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Post by: grundy53 on May 09, 2023, 08:27:56 AM
Do you think Nevada results will be out in time? Isn't it usually the Friday before memorial day?heck no! I want UT and NV results before I even entertain a weapon choice let alone hunt choices :chuckle:So it's the same length of time or shorter than every other western state. Thought maybe it was some crazy length of time or something.a week shorter, and we find out a week sooner. I’d be willing to bet you one John Denver’s greatest hits CD that 90% of hunters already know what they are putting in for. 4 weeks isn’t forever, but 3 weeks is long enough. IMHO
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Post by: trophyhunt on May 09, 2023, 09:01:54 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 09, 2023, 09:32:45 AM
May 19thDo you think Nevada results will be out in time? Isn't it usually the Friday before memorial day?heck no! I want UT and NV results before I even entertain a weapon choice let alone hunt choices :chuckle:So it's the same length of time or shorter than every other western state. Thought maybe it was some crazy length of time or something.a week shorter, and we find out a week sooner. I’d be willing to bet you one John Denver’s greatest hits CD that 90% of hunters already know what they are putting in for. 4 weeks isn’t forever, but 3 weeks is long enough. IMHO
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Post by: grundy53 on May 09, 2023, 09:35:23 AM
Nice! Thanks. I get way more excited for that draw than Washington's.May 19thDo you think Nevada results will be out in time? Isn't it usually the Friday before memorial day?heck no! I want UT and NV results before I even entertain a weapon choice let alone hunt choices :chuckle:So it's the same length of time or shorter than every other western state. Thought maybe it was some crazy length of time or something.a week shorter, and we find out a week sooner. I’d be willing to bet you one John Denver’s greatest hits CD that 90% of hunters already know what they are putting in for. 4 weeks isn’t forever, but 3 weeks is long enough. IMHO
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Post by: hunter399 on May 09, 2023, 09:40:04 AM
Purchased,just need to submit.
Also working on my son's as well. :tup:
Post by: hunter399 on May 09, 2023, 10:51:14 AM
Good luck you all.
Not selected is my future.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on May 09, 2023, 12:58:18 PM
Post by: bobcat on May 09, 2023, 01:06:43 PM
Post by: MikeC on May 10, 2023, 12:15:37 PM
Post by: Farmer72 on May 10, 2023, 02:06:54 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 10, 2023, 03:10:04 PM
I am finally in. As usual I don't expect to draw but since I put in for Oregon with a good chance to draw there, I could draw here also. Might be a hard sell with the boss to take off 5 or more weeks from work if I do.I think you used up your WA luck in 2021 :chuckle:
Post by: Farmer72 on May 10, 2023, 03:19:01 PM
I am finally in. As usual I don't expect to draw but since I put in for Oregon with a good chance to draw there, I could draw here also. Might be a hard sell with the boss to take off 5 or more weeks from work if I do.I think you used up your WA luck in 2021 :chuckle:
That is a very valid statement.
Post by: CarbonHunter on May 10, 2023, 05:57:24 PM
$585 later, my son and I are all submitted. Hurts the pocket book alot more when ya draw a multi season elk tag and your kiddo is no longer youth...
Those multi season tags are definitely a hit to the pocketbook but not as bad as multi state hunting.
Post by: TripleB on May 10, 2023, 08:11:22 PM
Post by: Mfowl on May 11, 2023, 03:36:01 PM
Post by: hunter399 on May 11, 2023, 07:03:13 PM
I got @$!# going on in my life right now.
I could sure some luck . That's all I know.
I'm not gonna count on though ,be the biggest let down if I did.
Post by: finnman on May 16, 2023, 03:45:21 PM
Between WA and OR, my wife and I have like 32 permits submitted! I want that feeling back but now I have fallen so far down….I don’t dare think that way! I don’t want that big let down again! Lol!
Post by: trophyhunt on May 16, 2023, 04:01:27 PM
I need a selected in my life right now.well, you’ll know in about 4-5 more weeks, got to give people a month to think about what to put in for……..
I got @$!# going on in my life right now.
I could sure some luck . That's all I know.
I'm not gonna count on though ,be the biggest let down if I did.
:chuckle:
Post by: highside74 on May 16, 2023, 07:02:53 PM
From 2009-2016 I drew
White River Archery Elk 2 times
Desert Archery deer
Bull Moose
Olympic Archery elk
Ritzville Archery deer
I need to get back to winning!
Oh and Margaret cow tag
I don't like being with the losers :chuckle:
Post by: hunter399 on May 16, 2023, 07:05:43 PM
Gotta give people time to change there minds on the 24.I need a selected in my life right now.well, you’ll know in about 4-5 more weeks, got to give people a month to think about what to put in for……..
I got @$!# going on in my life right now.
I could sure some luck . That's all I know.
I'm not gonna count on though ,be the biggest let down if I did.
:chuckle:
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Happens every year ,don't sweat the little things in life.
I've had alot of time to reflect lately.
I'm over it :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: huntnnw on May 16, 2023, 10:39:55 PM
Post by: jstone on May 17, 2023, 05:49:31 AM
Just trying to help a fellow hunter. :chuckle:
Post by: huntnnw on May 17, 2023, 08:05:32 AM
Post by: hunter399 on May 17, 2023, 08:07:06 AM
I'm assuming that a person can apply for all weapon types.
Put there name in the hat even more than normal.
Just a legit question.
Asking for a friend...... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Mfowl on May 17, 2023, 08:14:20 AM
So is multi-season permits just screwing up the draws or what.
I'm assuming that a person can apply for all weapon types.
Put there name in the hat even more than normal.
Just a legit question.
You get the same amount of choices but you can do different weapon types within your apps.
Post by: hunter399 on May 17, 2023, 08:16:03 AM
Can I buy apps that are not my weapon type and use point saver option . Without a multi permit.So is multi-season permits just screwing up the draws or what.
I'm assuming that a person can apply for all weapon types.
Put there name in the hat even more than normal.
Just a legit question.
You get the same amount of choices but you can do different weapon types within your apps.
Post by: Mfowl on May 17, 2023, 08:19:45 AM
Can I buy apps that are not my weapon type and use point saver option . Without a multi permit.So is multi-season permits just screwing up the draws or what.
I'm assuming that a person can apply for all weapon types.
Put there name in the hat even more than normal.
Just a legit question.
You get the same amount of choices but you can do different weapon types within your apps.
You don't actually input any hunt choice numbers when you do the points saver option, just check the point saver box.
Post by: bobcat on May 17, 2023, 09:02:04 AM
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Can I buy apps that are not my weapon type and use point saver option . Without a multi permit.
There is no weapon type choice for application. You have Quality deer applications, Quality elk, Bull elk, buck deer, etc. You only buy/submit one of each, whether you have a multi season tag or not.
Post by: jstone on May 23, 2023, 08:36:50 AM
Get them in. So this year we are not delayed due to oh I forgot.!!!
Post by: hunter_sean08 on May 23, 2023, 10:15:12 AM
I wish more states followed Nevada’s way of running their draw. Fast, efficient, easy. Heck even WA despite all their flaws, runs a pretty good ship with their draw.
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Post by: teanawayslayer on May 23, 2023, 10:42:51 AM
Feel like complaining about this is a waste of air but I do wish we knew Colorado results for sure by now. I feel confident my party is going to draw the 3rd season muley hunt we applied for. That said it’s impacting what I want to put in for in WA. I know the odds are next to zilch for quality tags but the what if’s make me nervous. Think it’s obvious if I drew a killer WA tag the CO hunt is out the window. But we won’t know the results for WA before the CO tag surrender deadline. The prospect of giving up 5 years of points there and the fees hurts for sure. Right now I think I’m leaning towards points for qual deer and buck just because of this.unfortunately that’s the price you pay when you put in for other states. Do one or the other and put in for points or find a hunt that works within your timeframe. Washington does suck but we all know that and there isn’t a thing we can do about it. Here in a the foreseeable future we won’t have many opportunities left in Washington.
I wish more states followed Nevada’s way of running their draw. Fast, efficient, easy. Heck even WA despite all their flaws, runs a pretty good ship with their draw.
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 23, 2023, 11:04:48 AM
Feel like complaining about this is a waste of air but I do wish we knew Colorado results for sure by now. I feel confident my party is going to draw the 3rd season muley hunt we applied for. That said it’s impacting what I want to put in for in WA. I know the odds are next to zilch for quality tags but the what if’s make me nervous. Think it’s obvious if I drew a killer WA tag the CO hunt is out the window. But we won’t know the results for WA before the CO tag surrender deadline. The prospect of giving up 5 years of points there and the fees hurts for sure. Right now I think I’m leaning towards points for qual deer and buck just because of this.I'd go the other way. CO trumps every limited entry tag in WA for number of deer, top end trophy potential, and number of age class bucks on the landscape (though fewer than just a few years ago). For every 170" buck killed in WA there's likely 20 killed in CO. No way I'd skip CO to hunt a WA tag unless I was able to scout up a cranker prior to season :twocents:
I wish more states followed Nevada’s way of running their draw. Fast, efficient, easy. Heck even WA despite all their flaws, runs a pretty good ship with their draw.
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Post by: hunter_sean08 on May 23, 2023, 11:15:11 AM
That’s a great point. Other than a Montana hunt I did years ago this is my first true out of state hunting experience so there will be a learning curve, but looking forward to dipping our toes in the water and going for it. I guess I say that about WA knowing if I draw it might be the only time I do, plus the added benefits of being able to scout and already knowing the units I apply in very well.Feel like complaining about this is a waste of air but I do wish we knew Colorado results for sure by now. I feel confident my party is going to draw the 3rd season muley hunt we applied for. That said it’s impacting what I want to put in for in WA. I know the odds are next to zilch for quality tags but the what if’s make me nervous. Think it’s obvious if I drew a killer WA tag the CO hunt is out the window. But we won’t know the results for WA before the CO tag surrender deadline. The prospect of giving up 5 years of points there and the fees hurts for sure. Right now I think I’m leaning towards points for qual deer and buck just because of this.I'd go the other way. CO trumps every limited entry tag in WA for number of deer, top end trophy potential, and number of age class bucks on the landscape (though fewer than just a few years ago). For every 170" buck killed in WA there's likely 20 killed in CO. No way I'd skip CO to hunt a WA tag unless I was able to scout up a cranker prior to season :twocents:
I wish more states followed Nevada’s way of running their draw. Fast, efficient, easy. Heck even WA despite all their flaws, runs a pretty good ship with their draw.
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I appreciate the feedback. Makes me feel better about hitting the points option for WA.
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Post by: greenhead_killer on May 23, 2023, 11:55:08 AM
Post by: idahohuntr on May 23, 2023, 12:07:43 PM
Feel like complaining about this is a waste of air but I do wish we knew Colorado results for sure by now. I feel confident my party is going to draw the 3rd season muley hunt we applied for. That said it’s impacting what I want to put in for in WA. I know the odds are next to zilch for quality tags but the what if’s make me nervous. Think it’s obvious if I drew a killer WA tag the CO hunt is out the window. But we won’t know the results for WA before the CO tag surrender deadline. The prospect of giving up 5 years of points there and the fees hurts for sure. Right now I think I’m leaning towards points for qual deer and buck just because of this.I always try to have all the information I can before applying...and as usual, we have several states stacking up on top of each other (including UT now)...but even though we won't know CO before WA - I always figure it's better to have more tags than fewer tags. If you end up with multiple tags overlapping, I'd try to hunt both - but you also have options for point restoration in CO and WA :twocents:
I wish more states followed Nevada’s way of running their draw. Fast, efficient, easy. Heck even WA despite all their flaws, runs a pretty good ship with their draw.
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Post by: baker5150 on May 23, 2023, 12:24:49 PM
Feel like complaining about this is a waste of air but I do wish we knew Colorado results for sure by now. I feel confident my party is going to draw the 3rd season muley hunt we applied for. That said it’s impacting what I want to put in for in WA. I know the odds are next to zilch for quality tags but the what if’s make me nervous. Think it’s obvious if I drew a killer WA tag the CO hunt is out the window. But we won’t know the results for WA before the CO tag surrender deadline. The prospect of giving up 5 years of points there and the fees hurts for sure. Right now I think I’m leaning towards points for qual deer and buck just because of this.I'd go the other way. CO trumps every limited entry tag in WA for number of deer, top end trophy potential, and number of age class bucks on the landscape (though fewer than just a few years ago). For every 170" buck killed in WA there's likely 20 killed in CO. No way I'd skip CO to hunt a WA tag unless I was able to scout up a cranker prior to season :twocents:
I wish more states followed Nevada’s way of running their draw. Fast, efficient, easy. Heck even WA despite all their flaws, runs a pretty good ship with their draw.
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Interesting, Even if it's a quality Wa tag?
I can hunt big deer out-of-state almost every year. But I don't draw a Quality Wa Deer tag every year.
Post by: dvolmer on May 23, 2023, 01:03:53 PM
. I know the general buck tags I hunt in Montana or Wyoming are better than any Quality tag this state has to offer. I wouldn’t trade my regular Wyoming hunt for a Desert rut tag here in Washington. There are a few quality elk tags that this doesn’t apply with but they are very very few in number.Feel like complaining about this is a waste of air but I do wish we knew Colorado results for sure by now. I feel confident my party is going to draw the 3rd season muley hunt we applied for. That said it’s impacting what I want to put in for in WA. I know the odds are next to zilch for quality tags but the what if’s make me nervous. Think it’s obvious if I drew a killer WA tag the CO hunt is out the window. But we won’t know the results for WA before the CO tag surrender deadline. The prospect of giving up 5 years of points there and the fees hurts for sure. Right now I think I’m leaning towards points for qual deer and buck just because of this.I'd go the other way. CO trumps every limited entry tag in WA for number of deer, top end trophy potential, and number of age class bucks on the landscape (though fewer than just a few years ago). For every 170" buck killed in WA there's likely 20 killed in CO. No way I'd skip CO to hunt a WA tag unless I was able to scout up a cranker prior to season :twocents:
I wish more states followed Nevada’s way of running their draw. Fast, efficient, easy. Heck even WA despite all their flaws, runs a pretty good ship with their draw.
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Interesting, Even if it's a quality Wa tag?
I can hunt big deer out-of-state almost every year. But I don't draw a Quality Wa Deer tag every year.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 23, 2023, 01:21:27 PM
oh absolutely. I was talking specifically to quality tags in my comment.Feel like complaining about this is a waste of air but I do wish we knew Colorado results for sure by now. I feel confident my party is going to draw the 3rd season muley hunt we applied for. That said it’s impacting what I want to put in for in WA. I know the odds are next to zilch for quality tags but the what if’s make me nervous. Think it’s obvious if I drew a killer WA tag the CO hunt is out the window. But we won’t know the results for WA before the CO tag surrender deadline. The prospect of giving up 5 years of points there and the fees hurts for sure. Right now I think I’m leaning towards points for qual deer and buck just because of this.I'd go the other way. CO trumps every limited entry tag in WA for number of deer, top end trophy potential, and number of age class bucks on the landscape (though fewer than just a few years ago). For every 170" buck killed in WA there's likely 20 killed in CO. No way I'd skip CO to hunt a WA tag unless I was able to scout up a cranker prior to season :twocents:
I wish more states followed Nevada’s way of running their draw. Fast, efficient, easy. Heck even WA despite all their flaws, runs a pretty good ship with their draw.
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Interesting, Even if it's a quality Wa tag?
I can hunt big deer out-of-state almost every year. But I don't draw a Quality Wa Deer tag every year.
Obviously we don't see every deer killed on our quality tags but we get a pretty good representation posted here every year as well as personal acquaintances that share pics and we are lucky to see 1 or 2 bucks over 170". Are there big bucks (180+) killed on those tags every year, ABSOLUTELY, but the volume is dwarfed by what comes out of CO. The two states aren't even on the same planet in terms of big deer :twocents:
Elks a different story. WA pumps out giants at a good pace. Just gotta get the tag :bash:
For me personally, I pick quality tags that hold resident deer that I can scout. If I don't find the caliber of bucks I want, I'd be sending my tag back for points restoration and burning rubber for CO, or WY, UT, AZ, NV, etc. Only tag I wouldn't hunt over a quality tag is MT. The top end just isn't prevalent enough to hunt it over a tag I've waited for for 27 years :o
Post by: WAcoueshunter on May 23, 2023, 01:23:57 PM
Best decision I ever made was returning a CO tag in 2012 when I drew a WA quality tag. My two buddies that went to Colorado got snowed out and ate their tags. Here, I had one of the best hunts I've ever been on. I hunted about four days/week over the 20 day season (think 12 days total). Shot a super old regressed dark horn buck on the next to last day. Pretty much worked out as well as it could have.
Post by: idahohuntr on May 23, 2023, 01:51:18 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on May 23, 2023, 02:08:07 PM
Post by: hunter399 on May 23, 2023, 02:22:51 PM
Don't worry I won't be picky .
One that is close to the truck,is the one for me. :chuckle:
Post by: TripleB on May 23, 2023, 03:20:20 PM
Moose tag for me .......for sure selected. :IBCOOL:
Don't worry I won't be picky .
One that is close to the truck,is the one for me. :chuckle:
That’s my thought process if I ever got a moose tag :IBCOOL: If it has horns on its head and stands there long enough it’s gonna get shot at. Giant bull or bullwinkle. The limited time I have to make things work with having to bid on vacation time makes me not picky whatsoever. I’d hate to have to quit the best job I ever had for a OIL tag.
Post by: baker5150 on May 23, 2023, 03:42:23 PM
oh absolutely. I was talking specifically to quality tags in my comment.Feel like complaining about this is a waste of air but I do wish we knew Colorado results for sure by now. I feel confident my party is going to draw the 3rd season muley hunt we applied for. That said it’s impacting what I want to put in for in WA. I know the odds are next to zilch for quality tags but the what if’s make me nervous. Think it’s obvious if I drew a killer WA tag the CO hunt is out the window. But we won’t know the results for WA before the CO tag surrender deadline. The prospect of giving up 5 years of points there and the fees hurts for sure. Right now I think I’m leaning towards points for qual deer and buck just because of this.I'd go the other way. CO trumps every limited entry tag in WA for number of deer, top end trophy potential, and number of age class bucks on the landscape (though fewer than just a few years ago). For every 170" buck killed in WA there's likely 20 killed in CO. No way I'd skip CO to hunt a WA tag unless I was able to scout up a cranker prior to season :twocents:
I wish more states followed Nevada’s way of running their draw. Fast, efficient, easy. Heck even WA despite all their flaws, runs a pretty good ship with their draw.
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Interesting, Even if it's a quality Wa tag?
I can hunt big deer out-of-state almost every year. But I don't draw a Quality Wa Deer tag every year.
Obviously we don't see every deer killed on our quality tags but we get a pretty good representation posted here every year as well as personal acquaintances that share pics and we are lucky to see 1 or 2 bucks over 170". Are there big bucks (180+) killed on those tags every year, ABSOLUTELY, but the volume is dwarfed by what comes out of CO. The two states aren't even on the same planet in terms of big deer :twocents:
Elks a different story. WA pumps out giants at a good pace. Just gotta get the tag :bash:
For me personally, I pick quality tags that hold resident deer that I can scout. If I don't find the caliber of bucks I want, I'd be sending my tag back for points restoration and burning rubber for CO, or WY, UT, AZ, NV, etc. Only tag I wouldn't hunt over a quality tag is MT. The top end just isn't prevalent enough to hunt it over a tag I've waited for for 27 years :o
We don't put much time or effort into Wa deer hunts.
Our focus has always been elsewhere, either another state or species.
But there is at least 1 tag I would not give back here in Wa. if I drew.
Knowing the area well, what it holds, and when.... it would be a top list hunt for that season for sure.
Post by: hunter399 on May 23, 2023, 04:03:51 PM
Son or I draw ,yup vacation where I work is based on seniority,and first come.Moose tag for me .......for sure selected. :IBCOOL:
Don't worry I won't be picky .
One that is close to the truck,is the one for me. :chuckle:
That’s my thought process if I ever got a moose tag :IBCOOL: If it has horns on its head and stands there long enough it’s gonna get shot at. Giant bull or bullwinkle. The limited time I have to make things work with having to bid on vacation time makes me not picky whatsoever. I’d hate to have to quit the best job I ever had for a OIL tag.
So.....
Ya I'm not wasting time.
I know there is good quality deer and quality bull hunts in Washington.
But all I can think about is MOOSE.
But will take selected on anything at this point.
Post by: KNOPHISH on May 23, 2023, 05:06:11 PM
Post by: Fallfever on June 06, 2023, 06:11:13 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on June 06, 2023, 06:23:43 AM
My best friend and I drew partners for moose in 2019, he had the same thought as you guys and on the 2nd day he killed a tiny bull, he regrets it every time he see's my bull on the wall. And now he gets to look at my wifes great bull from last year.. I was gonna take my tag to the last day for a good bull, it only took 10 days of hunting, for an OIL tag, no way I'd take any bull. Not judging you guys at all, just saying you might miss out on an amazing opportunity, they are out there. Even if you don't have the time off, weekends are always there.Moose tag for me .......for sure selected. :IBCOOL:
Don't worry I won't be picky .
One that is close to the truck,is the one for me. :chuckle:
That’s my thought process if I ever got a moose tag :IBCOOL: If it has horns on its head and stands there long enough it’s gonna get shot at. Giant bull or bullwinkle. The limited time I have to make things work with having to bid on vacation time makes me not picky whatsoever. I’d hate to have to quit the best job I ever had for a OIL tag.
Post by: huntnnw on June 06, 2023, 06:42:48 AM
Post by: hunter399 on June 06, 2023, 07:25:41 AM
My best friend and I drew partners for moose in 2019, he had the same thought as you guys and on the 2nd day he killed a tiny bull, he regrets it every time he see's my bull on the wall. And now he gets to look at my wifes great bull from last year.. I was gonna take my tag to the last day for a good bull, it only took 10 days of hunting, for an OIL tag, no way I'd take any bull. Not judging you guys at all, just saying you might miss out on an amazing opportunity, they are out there. Even if you don't have the time off, weekends are always there.Moose tag for me .......for sure selected. :IBCOOL:
Don't worry I won't be picky .
One that is close to the truck,is the one for me. :chuckle:
That’s my thought process if I ever got a moose tag :IBCOOL: If it has horns on its head and stands there long enough it’s gonna get shot at. Giant bull or bullwinkle. The limited time I have to make things work with having to bid on vacation time makes me not picky whatsoever. I’d hate to have to quit the best job I ever had for a OIL tag.
:yeah: no way with a OIL tag im blasting a dink of any specie. Make the most of the tag and enjoy it
Well I might know where some decent bulls are hiding. :chuckle: :chuckle:
But ya my son I might hunt for a big one.
If I draw id be less picky . I just don't have the time to look for a big one for myself.
Too many" what if " in Washington,I'm not gonna draw with two points,then I already droped all my vacation on general seasons ,cause Washington draws happens so late.
Lot of other guys where I work also hunt. So I'm lucky to get the vacation time I got now.
On top of all that ,I have some health issues that may effect my fall season.
But after all that ,I'm still all in for draws.
So if I draw ,I will look for a big one,but will take what I can get. I don't expect to live for ever . If I draw I'm filling the tag.
No matter the size of antler.
Post by: scoutdog346 on June 09, 2023, 10:01:24 AM
For the last few years when our points weren't available to vew it's normally a out 72 hours later they will be posted but idk
Post by: hunter399 on June 09, 2023, 01:02:07 PM
If they was smart it would be.
That all the calls and customer service could be handled Monday.
NO WAY TODAY.
Post by: Fallfever on June 11, 2023, 12:53:03 PM
Post by: hunter399 on June 11, 2023, 01:34:58 PM
Or epic failed.
Somebody is gonna draw something.
Post by: dvolmer on June 11, 2023, 01:38:09 PM
Post by: Shooter4 on June 11, 2023, 01:41:15 PM
Good luck to all! And you will need it if you are trying for a Washington State quality experience. But it is a big week for many people. This week i (we) find out if I (we) drew a Wyoming deer tag, Wyoming antelope tag, Montana antelope tag, Montana deer & elk B-tags, North Dakota deer tag, and then the results of the Washington debacle. Big week full of draws!No Idaho? That’s this week too or at least should be
Post by: hunter399 on June 11, 2023, 02:15:17 PM
Sighting in rifles for the year.
E-scouting,trail cams,reloading,I put the work in.
I'm ready to drop the hammer,now if I could just draw something.
Post by: dvolmer on June 14, 2023, 08:21:37 AM
Post by: bobcat on June 14, 2023, 08:26:01 AM
I tried to log into my Washington account a few minutes ago and it said it was down for maintenance. I think the draws are coming shortly.
I'm logged into my account right now and it's working.
Post by: Ryan P on June 14, 2023, 08:36:39 AM
Post by: huntnnw on June 14, 2023, 08:38:00 AM
Post by: Ryan P on June 14, 2023, 08:39:30 AM
Post by: chester on June 14, 2023, 08:49:36 AM
Good luck to all! And you will need it if you are trying for a Washington State quality experience. But it is a big week for many people. This week I (we) find out if I (we) drew a Wyoming deer tag, Wyoming antelope tag, Montana antelope tag, Montana deer & elk B-tags, North Dakota deer tag, and then the results of the Washington debacle. Big week full of draws! I know limited entry Idaho results will be out soon also but not sure when because that is one Im not in.
MT B tags are drawing right now
Post by: ducks4days on June 14, 2023, 09:53:58 AM
Post by: clearwater on June 14, 2023, 09:58:15 AM
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Post by: JDArms1240 on June 14, 2023, 10:29:27 AM
But it's the only one out, I'll probably get drawn for some of the other ones.
Post by: Dark2Dark on June 14, 2023, 11:01:24 AM
Post by: yajsab on June 14, 2023, 11:08:16 AM
Post by: mcrawfordaf on June 14, 2023, 11:23:55 AM
Post by: Buzzsaw461 on June 14, 2023, 11:32:15 AM
Post by: tonymoe on June 14, 2023, 11:38:03 AM
Got selected for rifle Quality Elk in the Packwood unit. Yippee :)
nice!!!! One of the hunts I've always admired but never have tried to draw due to east side tags
Post by: highside74 on June 14, 2023, 11:53:36 AM
Post by: Dark2Dark on June 14, 2023, 12:04:06 PM
Post by: Angus on June 14, 2023, 12:16:36 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on June 14, 2023, 12:23:49 PM
First time I've seen that...
Post by: Ryan P on June 14, 2023, 12:37:48 PM
A redemption opportunity for a hunt gone wrong last year when dad drew it!
Post by: dvolmer on June 14, 2023, 12:37:57 PM
Post by: Stein on June 14, 2023, 12:43:35 PM
Post by: tvandy45 on June 14, 2023, 01:06:51 PM
So far a rifle bull tag for Observatory for my hunting partner and a Manastash cow tag too (he will be returning the cow tag). My daughter drew a Manastash cow tag also. I drew the late Blue Mt foothill rifle whitetail rut tag. Looks like i will have to move around my Montana deer hunt to fit this all in.
You'll have to let me know how your whitetail hunt goes! I should have enough to draw that next year but have never hunted the blues.
Post by: dvolmer on June 14, 2023, 01:12:29 PM
:tup:So far a rifle bull tag for Observatory for my hunting partner and a Manastash cow tag too (he will be returning the cow tag). My daughter drew a Manastash cow tag also. I drew the late Blue Mt foothill rifle whitetail rut tag. Looks like i will have to move around my Montana deer hunt to fit this all in.
You'll have to let me know how your whitetail hunt goes! I should have enough to draw that next year but have never hunted the blues.
Post by: Sneaky Squirrel on June 14, 2023, 01:13:54 PM
So far a rifle bull tag for Observatory for my hunting partner and a Manastash cow tag too (he will be returning the cow tag). My daughter drew a Manastash cow tag also. I drew the late Blue Mt foothill rifle whitetail rut tag. Looks like i will have to move around my Montana deer hunt to fit this all in.
You'll have to let me know how your whitetail hunt goes! I should have enough to draw that next year but have never hunted the blues.
Curious what you think enough points are? I've put in for the last 10 years and haven't drawn it. Drew it in 2012 and it was good but things have changed quite a bit over there.
Post by: Stein on June 14, 2023, 01:20:23 PM
Post by: dvolmer on June 14, 2023, 01:24:20 PM
I think I had 7 or 8 pointsSo far a rifle bull tag for Observatory for my hunting partner and a Manastash cow tag too (he will be returning the cow tag). My daughter drew a Manastash cow tag also. I drew the late Blue Mt foothill rifle whitetail rut tag. Looks like i will have to move around my Montana deer hunt to fit this all in.
You'll have to let me know how your whitetail hunt goes! I should have enough to draw that next year but have never hunted the blues.
Curious what you think enough points are? I've put in for the last 10 years and haven't drawn it. Drew it in 2012 and it was good but things have changed quite a bit over there.
Post by: tvandy45 on June 14, 2023, 01:46:27 PM
So far a rifle bull tag for Observatory for my hunting partner and a Manastash cow tag too (he will be returning the cow tag). My daughter drew a Manastash cow tag also. I drew the late Blue Mt foothill rifle whitetail rut tag. Looks like i will have to move around my Montana deer hunt to fit this all in.
You'll have to let me know how your whitetail hunt goes! I should have enough to draw that next year but have never hunted the blues.
Curious what you think enough points are? I've put in for the last 10 years and haven't drawn it. Drew it in 2012 and it was good but things have changed quite a bit over there.
Hmmm maybe i'm mistaken. I thought 10 points was the lucky number to have but apparently not...this is washington i guess :dunno:
Post by: ShaneTyTrey on June 14, 2023, 01:51:58 PM
So far a rifle bull tag for Observatory for my hunting partner and a Manastash cow tag too (he will be returning the cow tag). My daughter drew a Manastash cow tag also. I drew the late Blue Mt foothill rifle whitetail rut tag. Looks like i will have to move around my Montana deer hunt to fit this all in.
You'll have to let me know how your whitetail hunt goes! I should have enough to draw that next year but have never hunted the blues.
Quality tags in WA should be considered OIL any more for most hunt codes! Way too many applicants for way too few tags.
Curious what you think enough points are? I've put in for the last 10 years and haven't drawn it. Drew it in 2012 and it was good but things have changed quite a bit over there.
Hmmm maybe i'm mistaken. I thought 10 points was the lucky number to have but apparently not...this is washington i guess :dunno:
Post by: ctwiggs1 on June 14, 2023, 01:55:44 PM
Post by: Mulie87 on June 14, 2023, 02:26:18 PM
Post by: Angus on June 14, 2023, 02:59:27 PM
Quality elk Upper smith creek modern rifle for me. Should be a great hunt.
Congrats on drawing that tag, I used to make 2-3 trips a years delivering propane up to Windy Ridge and always brought the bino's with me, there weren't many trips that I didn't spot elk. That being said, I would have to be about 20 years younger to put in for that tag, that's some rugged country.
Post by: hunterednate on June 14, 2023, 03:00:02 PM
Quality elk Upper smith creek modern rifle for me. Should be a great hunt.
Congrats! That is great. Keep us posted how it goes.
Post by: 1bugman on June 14, 2023, 03:03:39 PM
Post by: Buzzsaw461 on June 14, 2023, 03:05:07 PM
I get it I just turned 60 and figured if I was going to get drawn for a quality tag I was going to have to try for some other hunts. Plus I have hunted that area quite a bit and know it well. Have seen some great Bulls in there.Got selected for rifle Quality Elk in the Packwood unit. Yippee :)
nice!!!! One of the hunts I've always admired but never have tried to draw due to east side tags
Post by: Mulie87 on June 14, 2023, 03:18:44 PM
Quality elk Upper smith creek modern rifle for me. Should be a great hunt.
Congrats on drawing that tag, I used to make 2-3 trips a years delivering propane up to Windy Ridge and always brought the bino's with me, there weren't many trips that I didn't spot elk. That being said, I would have to be about 20 years younger to put in for that tag, that's some rugged country.
Yes, hoping archery elk hunting pressure will push them into the USC for me. It is and can be a brute of a hike out of the bottom of the creek. One step up and two steps back in that pumice. But the prize is well worth it.
Post by: Mulie87 on June 14, 2023, 03:19:38 PM
Quality elk Upper smith creek modern rifle for me. Should be a great hunt.
Congrats! That is great. Keep us posted how it goes.
I definitely will👍
Post by: robescc on June 14, 2023, 03:38:53 PM
Post by: Clearcut on June 14, 2023, 03:39:36 PM
From the randle side?
Post by: HntnFsh on June 14, 2023, 04:24:57 PM
So far a rifle bull tag for Observatory for my hunting partner and a Manastash cow tag too (he will be returning the cow tag). My daughter drew a Manastash cow tag also. I drew the late Blue Mt foothill rifle whitetail rut tag. Looks like i will have to move around my Montana deer hunt to fit this all in.
Sounds like your crew is going to have way too much fun this fall! Congrats on the tags.
Myself, my son, and my brother in law drew Blue Mountain foothills west Nov. 9-19th as a group. Extremely excited about it. Especially for the opportunity for all of us to hunt together with tags in our pockets. Everything else is a bonus!
Post by: CackleBird98 on June 14, 2023, 04:43:24 PM
So far a rifle bull tag for Observatory for my hunting partner and a Manastash cow tag too (he will be returning the cow tag). My daughter drew a Manastash cow tag also. I drew the late Blue Mt foothill rifle whitetail rut tag. Looks like i will have to move around my Montana deer hunt to fit this all in.
Sounds like your crew is going to have way too much fun this fall! Congrats on the tags.
Myself, my son, and my brother in law drew Blue Mountain foothills west Nov. 9-19th as a group. Extremely excited about it. Especially for the opportunity for all of us to hunt together with tags in our pockets. Everything else is a bonus!
Congrats to both of you, leave me a couple haha. Drew the muzzy tag for that, starts right after yours ends
Post by: Jim/WA on June 14, 2023, 05:38:40 PM
Post by: Dark2Dark on June 14, 2023, 05:41:16 PM
Norway Pass (2834) ML Bull Elk. Good thing it happened this year. Next year I'll be too old.Congrats! Start getting in shape and stretching out your comfortable range on the ML, if you haven’t already. If you haven’t spent time up there, you’re in for a treat. (still are even if you’ve been before).
Post by: Katmai Guy on June 14, 2023, 05:43:27 PM
Post by: TomT on June 14, 2023, 05:53:48 PM
Post by: Mulie87 on June 14, 2023, 06:01:40 PM
Pretty sure the access road on the south side to windy ridge washed out and is closed indefinitely.. not sure how many other ways in there is but might have to come
From the randle side?
Only one way to windy ridge, and that’s the 99rd. I think the washout was in 502 to Johnson Ridge Observatory.
Post by: Katmai Guy on June 14, 2023, 06:10:36 PM
Post by: bobcat on June 14, 2023, 06:43:03 PM
Post by: dmoua on June 14, 2023, 07:18:57 PM
Post by: DeadlyDilly on June 14, 2023, 07:24:52 PM
Post by: CackleBird98 on June 14, 2023, 08:01:36 PM
Post by: Muleycrazy01 on June 14, 2023, 11:35:58 PM
Drew Nooksack Archery! ill be making a new post asking for advise on the unit. I'm super excited! been trying to draw an Elk tag for 18 years!
You and me both, but I was unsuccessful yet again. Wouldn’t expect WDFW to allow someone who grew up in the unit hunting these elk to draw it haha good luck to you though!
Post by: Flaming Antler Outdoors on June 15, 2023, 07:20:39 AM
Post by: Flaming Antler Outdoors on June 15, 2023, 07:28:05 AM
Anyone got tips on rimrock? :chuckle: Drew antlerless rifle. Ill be scouting an giving her hell. Never set foot in the damn unit haha
I had a muzz bull tag in there last year. I have hunted it before on the muzz tag also. I can help you out.
Post by: Wizekrakr on June 15, 2023, 08:40:43 AM
Post by: chad24n on June 16, 2023, 11:19:33 PM
I think it's the 25 road that's washed out south of the intersection with 99.
SR 504 washed out by Coldwater Lk to Johnston
25 I think is also washed out but not sure
Post by: hornhunter1987 on June 17, 2023, 10:20:00 PM
Post by: millerwheeler on June 17, 2023, 10:29:27 PM
One of my daughters drew a youth north river cow tag and a Williams creek cow tag. The other daughter drew a youth north river cow tag and a peninsula quality bull tag😳 Any pointers on that peninsula tag would be greatly appreciated. I made a separate post for it. lucky kids!! I do wish if you draw two cow tags you could give one back so somebody else could have it and you would keep your points in that category.
You can return tags now and get your points restored
Post by: hornhunter1987 on June 18, 2023, 06:46:32 AM
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Oh, I did not know that. That's what I'll be doing then! :tup: Thanks!!
Post by: Longbow 58 on June 18, 2023, 08:10:47 AM
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Post by: Ryan P on June 18, 2023, 01:45:38 PM
Post by: X-Force on June 18, 2023, 02:30:08 PM
Norway Pass (2834) ML Bull Elk. Good thing it happened this year. Next year I'll be too old.
Very memorable hunt. Good luck.