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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Wyobuffalo on June 14, 2023, 07:39:07 PM

Title: Winston- Rifle Cow Elk Tag
Post by: Wyobuffalo on June 14, 2023, 07:39:07 PM: Got lucky and drew one of the few rifle cow elk tags for the Winston unit. Only 10 years since my last cow tag in this state! If anyone has any suggestions for success on this hunt I'm all ears. Not familiar with the unit so I will be making a few visits this summer/fall prior to the season opening in early November. A preliminary look at the map and I believe I will need a Weyerhaeuser permit for the Longview/St. Helens tree farm. Can anyone confirm this is the one I'll need? Or a different one. Thanks for any input!
Title: Re: Winston- Rifle Cow Elk Tag
Post by: Bullkllr on June 14, 2023, 07:40:54 PM: I would definitely get the Weyerhaueser permit and yes, it's Longview
Title: Re: Winston- Rifle Cow Elk Tag
Post by: Lumpy Taters on June 14, 2023, 08:02:42 PM: You will absolutely need that weyco permit. Lots of pressure in that unit nowadays. Get to scouting as soon as you can and hunt the edges of the unit. Them elk will move once the season starts.
Title: Re: Winston- Rifle Cow Elk Tag
Post by: HntnFsh on June 14, 2023, 08:59:21 PM: Remind me when the time comes. I will see if I can help you out. Yes. Try to get a St. Helens permit!
Title: Re: Winston- Rifle Cow Elk Tag
Post by: Wyobuffalo on June 16, 2023, 04:50:40 PM: Thanks for the info all. Much appreciated.
Title: Re: Winston- Rifle Cow Elk Tag
Post by: dyhardhuntr on June 16, 2023, 05:57:53 PM: Definitely need a Weyco pass. You should have a good chance to fill that tag. Lots of elk in that unit. Some portions of the tree farm are better than others.
Title: Re: Winston- Rifle Cow Elk Tag
Post by: HntnFsh on June 16, 2023, 07:38:55 PM: If you dont get a weyco permit I may know of a few areas that hold elk.
Also try for the walk in if you cant get motorized.