Post by: Darian on June 17, 2024, 04:12:39 PM
Getting into the Norse Peak wilderness looks tough. I don't have horses and don't plan to use any. My plan is to drive to the Raven's roost peak and drop into the cougar valley, crow-crescent lake/creek drainage, and possibly north to the south fork of the little Naches drainage. I plan to put up a wall tent camp somewhere along NF road 1902 somewhat close to Raven's Roost peak. Even during spike open elk, I can't see this area getting a lot of pressure with how rugged and remote it is.
If anyone knows this area or any other areas they can suggest in Peaches Ridge, please--your input is welcome.
Darian
Post by: time2hunt on June 17, 2024, 05:15:44 PM
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Post by: muleyslayer on June 17, 2024, 05:55:50 PM
Post by: CarbonHunter on June 17, 2024, 06:30:46 PM
Ravens roost can get a lot of snow that time of year depending on the season. Lots of old timer stories of people getting stuck up there when the snow blows in. It’s best to have a backup plan 2-3k lower in elevation just in case.
Post by: RightPlace-RightTime on June 17, 2024, 06:32:21 PM
Enjoy your tag
Post by: MADMAX on June 17, 2024, 06:51:38 PM
Congrats
Post by: dvolmer on June 17, 2024, 09:42:40 PM
Gun tag, black powder tag or bow tag ?his tag is rifle.
Congrats
Post by: TeacherMan on June 18, 2024, 05:57:24 AM
Post by: yakimanoob on June 18, 2024, 10:49:50 AM
Also, definitely be cognizant of the weather. Ravens is well known for stranding folks when a snow storm moves in, but it's far from the only place that can happen. Also, as much as I love Ravens and similar places, killing a bull 1500' in elevation below the truck is... uh... not for the faint of heart.
The truth is that the Peaches tag gives you soooooooo many options for great places to hunt. Have fun!
Post by: Bob33 on June 18, 2024, 11:20:11 AM
Post by: GASoline71 on June 18, 2024, 11:21:55 AM
Many years ago I hunted the Norse Peak wilderness hiking in from Raven. I hunted out of a small spike camp setup and spent several days. It was a wonderful experience. I didn't get the joy of packing an elk out but suspect that would be a lot of work. If you had a few friends that could come help to make it in one or two trips it could work.
Norse peak Wilderness is amazing. Hunted it a few times back in my 20's and 30's.
Gary
Post by: Dan-o on June 18, 2024, 12:12:15 PM
The biggest issue with drawing that tag is that there are too many awesome places to chase elk.
I hope you're in a position to be able to take the entire season, because those tags are precious.
Good luck!!!
Post by: slowhand on June 18, 2024, 12:36:08 PM
Tips for your hunt
#1 give it your all, you don't want any regrets after.
#2 a mountain bike will help you a ton.
#3 Your going to have at least one opportunity. I got three chances during my hunt.
#4 scout scout scout if you don't know the area a map alone is not going to cut it. boots on the ground before hand is key. like others have said bear hunting is an excellent thing to do while learning the area. lots of bears up there.
#5 my final tip. Look for moving snow while glassing for your bull. I was lucky enough to see an entire family of mountain goats while hunting this tag. I decided to pull up a stump and enjoy most of that day watching what I call a "National geographic moment". I don't regret that decision one bit.
send me a p.m. and I will show you where I saw My bulls. hopefully you have onX if not get it.
Post by: Gentrys on June 18, 2024, 01:45:04 PM
There are good bulls down in there.
Post by: royalbull on June 18, 2024, 07:55:20 PM
Post by: Darian on June 19, 2024, 10:10:46 AM
Better do a pre hunt scout and back pack trip. That’s not just a day trip in and out into crow or cement basin especially when you kill a bull in there.
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Yes, trying to change my summer and fall schedule. I would get this tag when I have an Alaska trip and a cross state bike tour into Canada planned as well. I am an avid backpacker and bikepacker, so the planning is churning in my head.
Post by: Darian on June 19, 2024, 12:39:22 PM
+100,000 for backpack scouting trips pre-season. Bear hunting is a great way to scout for elk ;).
Also, definitely be cognizant of the weather. Ravens is well known for stranding folks when a snow storm moves in, but it's far from the only place that can happen. Also, as much as I love Ravens and similar places, killing a bull 1500' in elevation below the truck is... uh... not for the faint of heart.
The truth is that the Peaches tag gives you soooooooo many options for great places to hunt. Have fun!
I am looking into putting up a wall tent camp at the Sand creek trail head to hopefully avoid being snowed in. Been there, done that.
Post by: mcallahan on June 19, 2024, 01:57:45 PM