Post by: nwhuntinman on January 14, 2025, 10:22:58 AM
Also, if you “heard” any rumors about me spending a bunch of $$ on the raffle, hiring guides or other BS keep it to yourselves because it's not true. I think the shared pic suggested I had a person from Oregon helping. I'm just an avid hunter who got really lucky and got to spend 38 days hunting solo or with a friend or two over the last 4 months. I build decks for a living and the pocketbook is damn near empty so ping me if you need a new one. 😊lol
My time spent over there wasn't all about the elk though. I got the SE package which is 4 species. I spent 6 days on white tail, 7 on mule deer (in the rut) which was fantastic being you can't do it on the norm here in Washington, and I put the rest of the 25 days into elk. I hunted the rut and late season where I eventually found the bull I killed. I passed way over 100 bulls in my time over there. I am from the Westside on the coast originally so hunting and killing many Rossie’s over the years in the rainforest was sooo different than the hills and farmland of the SE corner. I killed all 3 deer species (Elk, Mule Deer, Whitetail) on my tags and still have a spring bear which will happen in the spring. I hunt 4-6 states a year and this was truly an absolute hunt of a lifetime over anything I have done.
I would really like to talk to other raffle holders to see if they were able to collect all species.
I will send more pics. Seems I only can do one at a time.
Post by: redi on January 14, 2025, 10:27:18 AM
Post by: nwhuntinman on January 14, 2025, 10:27:19 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 14, 2025, 10:28:19 AM
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Post by: nwhuntinman on January 14, 2025, 10:32:23 AM
Post by: hunter399 on January 14, 2025, 10:37:31 AM
Nicely done!
The forum also has a "as it lays" topic.
Where you can post harvest pics with no story or any criticize.
Thank you for sharing.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on January 14, 2025, 10:39:08 AM
Great work, I know you must have done some homework, since that isn't an easy unit. Thanks again for posting!
Congratulations!
Post by: Dan-o on January 14, 2025, 10:41:28 AM
Your bull is a stud!
You shared some great pics.
Absolutely one of the most beautiful looking bulls I've ever seen.
Very cool that you were able to experience the hunting season of a lifetime. :tup: :tup:
Post by: Sundance on January 14, 2025, 10:43:54 AM
Post by: LDennis24 on January 14, 2025, 10:51:35 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on January 14, 2025, 11:17:55 AM
Great bull and buck.
One heck of a first post for a guy that’s been a member since 2012.
Post by: Bullkllr on January 14, 2025, 11:22:14 AM
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Post by: nwhuntinman on January 14, 2025, 11:43:07 AM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on January 14, 2025, 11:45:13 AM
Post by: Dan-o on January 14, 2025, 11:46:13 AM
You crushed it!!!!!
But that bull is unreal.
Post by: Gentrys on January 14, 2025, 11:47:04 AM
Post by: HntnFsh on January 14, 2025, 11:52:33 AM
Post by: jackelope on January 14, 2025, 12:01:52 PM
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Post by: nwhuntinman on January 14, 2025, 12:19:05 PM
If any of you are guessing numbers on that bull I'll give you main beam of 63'' and first mass measurements just shy of 12''. I can't wait for official measurements in the end of Feb.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on January 14, 2025, 12:28:22 PM
Post 'em up! :tup:
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Post by: bearhunter99 on January 14, 2025, 02:19:22 PM
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Post by: nwhuntinman on January 14, 2025, 02:25:42 PM
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Post by: LDennis24 on January 14, 2025, 03:36:05 PM
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Post by: boneaddict on January 14, 2025, 03:56:45 PM
Post by: RaffleMule on January 14, 2025, 03:58:59 PM
Like I mentioned, pics don't do it justice and show the mass on that thing.
Post by: Limhangerslayer on January 14, 2025, 04:26:00 PM
Post by: full choke on January 14, 2025, 04:43:27 PM
Thank you for sharing your hunts!
Post by: crabcreekhunter on January 14, 2025, 04:44:37 PM
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Post by: KNOPHISH on January 14, 2025, 05:25:55 PM
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Post by: idahohuntr on January 14, 2025, 08:51:22 PM
I'm not doing this to brag or boast but just share a giant bull.You are exactly the kind of person that probably every one of us is happy to see draw these kinds of tags. Congrats on a dream season and thanks for sharing.
Post by: Westside88 on January 14, 2025, 09:00:15 PM
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Post by: Ghost Hunter on January 15, 2025, 06:00:05 AM
Great draw and awesome animals. One question, your first post says you have a “spring” bear left. I don’t see that as an option, or am I missing something? I would love to see a spring bear option in a raffle!! Congrats!
Was available last year, had to look again, looks like they revised the date. :dunno:
Post by: trophyhunt on January 15, 2025, 06:56:01 AM
Ok, that sparks my memory now, thanks.Great draw and awesome animals. One question, your first post says you have a “spring” bear left. I don’t see that as an option, or am I missing something? I would love to see a spring bear option in a raffle!! Congrats!
Was available last year, had to look again, looks like they revised the date. :dunno:
Post by: Falcon on January 15, 2025, 07:15:45 AM
Post by: nwhuntinman on January 15, 2025, 08:33:54 AM
Post by: bearpaw on January 15, 2025, 08:43:05 AM
When you draw this package they give you the choice of a cougar or bear for your 4th species. I imagine they give the spring hunt to it because they go night right in early Nov and you have until Dec 31 to make all this happen. Just glad I got this before they change things, because you know it will get changed if "they" get there say. I've never gotten a spring bear so I'm excited for that.
You've probably got the best area in the state for a big spring bear! Good Luck, glad you get to do it before the commission gets rid of it!
Post by: trophyhunt on January 15, 2025, 09:12:25 AM
Especially since we haven’t had a spring bear in the blues for years, I’m drooling just thinking about that hunt!When you draw this package they give you the choice of a cougar or bear for your 4th species. I imagine they give the spring hunt to it because they go night right in early Nov and you have until Dec 31 to make all this happen. Just glad I got this before they change things, because you know it will get changed if "they" get there say. I've never gotten a spring bear so I'm excited for that.
You've probably got the best area in the state for a big spring bear! Good Luck, glad you get to do it before the commission gets rid of it!
Post by: Ghost Hunter on January 15, 2025, 09:52:33 AM
Post by: boneaddict on January 15, 2025, 10:17:49 AM
Post by: NOCK NOCK on January 15, 2025, 06:06:58 PM
I'm not doing this to brag or boast but just share a giant bull.You are exactly the kind of person that probably every one of us is happy to see draw these kinds of tags. Congrats on a dream season and thanks for sharing.
AGREED!!!
Congrats on your hunts, some incredible specimens, and a job well done by a 1000% standup guy. (I don't know you, but its overwhelmingly obvious you are) Thanks for sharing.
Post by: bigdub257 on January 15, 2025, 06:29:49 PM
I'm not doing this to brag or boast but just share a giant bull.You are exactly the kind of person that probably every one of us is happy to see draw these kinds of tags. Congrats on a dream season and thanks for sharing.
AGREED!!!
Congrats on your hunts, some incredible specimens, and a job well done by a 1000% standup guy. (I don't know you, but its overwhelmingly obvious you are) Thanks for sharing.
:tup: :tup: :tup: Congratulations on a great draw and a fabulous hunt with some outstanding success!
Post by: nwhuntinman on January 15, 2025, 08:33:10 PM
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Post by: fishngamereaper on January 16, 2025, 07:33:20 AM
Thanks for posting. Great animals.
I couldn't handle drawing this raffle. To much stress :chuckle:
Post by: trophyhunt on January 16, 2025, 08:41:23 AM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on January 16, 2025, 03:42:43 PM
Post by: Sundance on January 16, 2025, 04:01:15 PM
A guy needs to be retired with those multi tag hunts, such a great bundle to win!
That’s a lot of pressure to be under. As much as I’d love to have that opportunity, it would be a heavy weight to have.
Post by: nwhuntinman on January 16, 2025, 04:40:00 PM
I have to say the only pressure I had was in the end trying to kill a respectful whitetail. A guy has a lot of time which is key to seeing a lot of game and being selective, but I got him on the 30th with 1 day left. Relief came over me like my soul leaving my body. LolA guy needs to be retired with those multi tag hunts, such a great bundle to win!
That’s a lot of pressure to be under. As much as I’d love to have that opportunity, it would be a heavy weight to have.
Post by: MADMAX on January 16, 2025, 05:02:42 PM
Nicely done
great critters 👍
Post by: big wood on January 16, 2025, 09:36:18 PM
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Post by: Caseknife on January 17, 2025, 06:45:03 AM
There is always going to be jealous haters on social media and glad none came out for your post.
Post by: Gonehuntin01 on January 21, 2025, 07:44:00 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on January 21, 2025, 07:47:21 AM
nwhuntinman is my Brother-in-law and I got the pleasure to help him out for a week in September, during the rut. What an epic week. Seen several great bulls, but couldn't find "THE ONE". I called in this bull to 35 yards and he gave it a pass. What an experience and well done Ron. You spent the time and had the right expectations. Hope to get the opportunity to do it again. I am attaching the video of the passed bull.Dear Lord. Must have ice in his veins! :o
Post by: slowreflexes on January 21, 2025, 08:01:32 AM
nwhuntinman is my Brother-in-law and I got the pleasure to help him out for a week in September, during the rut. What an epic week. Seen several great bulls, but couldn't find "THE ONE". I called in this bull to 35 yards and he gave it a pass. What an experience and well done Ron. You spent the time and had the right expectations. Hope to get the opportunity to do it again. I am attaching the video of the passed bull.Dear Lord. Must have ice in his veins! :o
no joke! I'd be hard pressed to pass up that bull.
Post by: teanawayslayer on January 21, 2025, 08:02:22 AM
nwhuntinman is my Brother-in-law and I got the pleasure to help him out for a week in September, during the rut. What an epic week. Seen several great bulls, but couldn't find "THE ONE". I called in this bull to 35 yards and he gave it a pass. What an experience and well done Ron. You spent the time and had the right expectations. Hope to get the opportunity to do it again. I am attaching the video of the passed bull.nice bull, definitely a pass with the tag he had.
Post by: LDennis24 on January 21, 2025, 08:59:32 AM
Post by: Gonehuntin01 on January 21, 2025, 10:45:11 AM
nwhuntinman is my Brother-in-law and I got the pleasure to help him out for a week in September, during the rut. What an epic week. Seen several great bulls, but couldn't find "THE ONE". I called in this bull to 35 yards and he gave it a pass. What an experience and well done Ron. You spent the time and had the right expectations. Hope to get the opportunity to do it again. I am attaching the video of the passed bull.nice bull, definitely a pass with the tag he had.
That is exactly why he passed. If I had the archery tag, or muzzleloader tag, that bull would have been dead. Way different scenario.
Post by: Dan-o on January 21, 2025, 10:49:10 AM
nwhuntinman is my Brother-in-law and I got the pleasure to help him out for a week in September, during the rut. What an epic week. Seen several great bulls, but couldn't find "THE ONE". I called in this bull to 35 yards and he gave it a pass. What an experience and well done Ron. You spent the time and had the right expectations. Hope to get the opportunity to do it again. I am attaching the video of the passed bull.nice bull, definitely a pass with the tag he had.
That is exactly why he passed. If I had the archery tag, or muzzleloader tag, that bull would have been dead. Way different scenario.
I couldn't have passed.......
Ice in his veins for sure. :tup: :tup:
Post by: Mtnwalker on January 21, 2025, 11:14:19 AM
Post by: nwhuntinman on January 21, 2025, 02:44:17 PM
Post by: nwhuntinman on January 21, 2025, 02:46:00 PM
The rut was a good ride. Very happy my closest buddies and my Bro-in-law joined me. I'll try to post a couple bulls that got passed or wasn't able to get to them without permission. Anyone that has hunted the SE corner knows there is a lot of private. The biggest feature of these tags is the timeline as I mentioned before. I wasn't after the bext state record bull just wanted to beat my current biggest bull. There are not 400" behind every tree and after going through 60-70 bulls and possibly seeing one in all of those I knew I needed to be reasonable but not keep short of the goal. My goal was 390 to beat the 370 I have on the wall. Having gotten a bull that will presumably be the #1 typical in still hasn't sank in. It will be more solid for me once the official score is done after the 60 day dry time. Here are a couple bulls I passed
Post by: nwhuntinman on January 21, 2025, 02:48:42 PM
The rut was a good ride. Very happy my closest buddies and my Bro-in-law joined me. I'll try to post a couple bulls that got passed or wasn't able to get to them without permission. Anyone that has hunted the SE corner knows there is a lot of private. The biggest feature of these tags is the timeline as I mentioned before. I wasn't after the bext state record bull just wanted to beat my current biggest bull. There are not 400" behind every tree and after going through 60-70 bulls and possibly seeing one in all of those I knew I needed to be reasonable but not keep short of the goal. My goal was 390 to beat the 370 I have on the wall. Having gotten a bull that will presumably be the #1 typical in still hasn't sank in. It will be more solid for me once the official score is done after the 60 day dry time. Here are a couple bulls I passed
Post by: High Climber on January 21, 2025, 05:13:58 PM
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on February 24, 2025, 03:07:05 PM
Post by: syoungs on February 27, 2025, 06:51:27 PM
Congrats man!
Post by: boneaddict on February 28, 2025, 08:05:35 AM
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Post by: huntnphool on February 28, 2025, 10:44:38 PM
Post by: nwhuntinman on March 01, 2025, 08:42:59 AM
I can't believe it's already March. Spring Bear is just around the corner. Pumped to get back over to the SE corner and get back in the field. I'll keep everything in this post so it's easier to follow being all the tags were together.
Post by: nwhunter on March 03, 2025, 08:06:16 PM
Post by: Limhangerslayer on March 03, 2025, 08:13:03 PM
Congrats on a great bull and you definitely put the time in to get it!! Hope your bear hunt goes as well as your elk hunt.. pretty suprised wdfw lets you hunt the spring hunt but glad your doing it…they found that loophole and it will not be available in the spring anymore.
Post by: nwhuntinman on March 04, 2025, 09:16:07 AM
Sorry for the little rant. I'm sure this is already a topic on here. I get wound up fast on this subject.
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Post by: trophyhunt on March 28, 2025, 06:07:39 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 28, 2025, 08:01:09 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on March 28, 2025, 08:59:21 AM
As others have stated, don't be in a huge hurry. Snow will make access an issue in a lot of places and the bears aren't gonna be moving much. Focus on that first full week of May till end of season. Once those wild onion patches start to get neon it'll be game on. If you need another set of eyes down there I'd love to come glass for some bruins. Divide and conquer.me too!!! If I have an open weekend I’d come down, I get 3 day weekends every other.
Post by: nwhuntinman on March 30, 2025, 03:05:34 PM
Man, what an opportunity to kill a tank, no spring bear hunters since 2021 I believe and you'll have the place to yourself. Like others have said, you'll prob be that last spring bear hunter in the State of Wa (legal anyway) and like Scott said, the later in May the better as far as the rut goes. I will admit it, I'm so damn jealous!! This makes me really hate the commission for taking away not only a needed hunt but one of the funnest this state had to offer.
If there hasn't been any spring bear hunters since 2021 it boggles my mind that the winners of this same raffle never hunted them. Possible they scored and no one ever knew it I suppose.
Post by: ipkus on March 30, 2025, 04:26:44 PM
Enjoy the opportunity, many of us miss it a lot!
Post by: trophyhunt on June 10, 2025, 06:25:08 AM
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Post by: HntnFsh on June 11, 2025, 05:39:57 AM
Post by: RaffleMule on June 11, 2025, 09:02:05 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on June 11, 2025, 09:24:25 AM
He's been hitting it hard and over there hunting as we speak. Hasn't seen the right one yet.....a few days left.wow, how long does the hunt go for?? I bet he’s been seeing a lot?
Post by: RaffleMule on June 11, 2025, 09:31:29 AM
He's been hitting it hard and over there hunting as we speak. Hasn't seen the right one yet.....a few days left.wow, how long does the hunt go for?? I bet he’s been seeing a lot?
Goes until the 15th....I'll let him jump on and share details when it ends. He's looking for a specific type of bear but that may change this weekend.
Post by: trophyhunt on June 11, 2025, 09:34:07 AM
Post by: nwhuntinman on June 20, 2025, 03:05:44 PM
I want to thank any and all that gave me advice for this hunt and the ones that stuck with me through this. Anyone that is local or knows these mountains is a blessing to be in contact with and I doubt I could have done it without that guidance. I'll always say it; local knowledge is KING.
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 20, 2025, 03:41:36 PM
Post by: HntnFsh on June 20, 2025, 03:55:51 PM
Post by: JDArms1240 on June 20, 2025, 04:06:01 PM
Just a few weeks ago I posted here asking if anyone had actually ever won the raffles, I actually remember reading through this thread early this year! So I shoulda known.
Post by: trophyhunt on June 20, 2025, 05:39:50 PM
Post by: High Climber on June 20, 2025, 05:50:49 PM
Post by: KNOPHISH on June 20, 2025, 06:03:22 PM
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Post by: Ghost Hunter on June 21, 2025, 03:46:07 PM
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Post by: jackelope on June 21, 2025, 03:57:51 PM
Post by: nwhuntinman on June 21, 2025, 06:45:40 PM
Congrats on an awesome Bear. I fixed your pic and turned it right side up. Hopefully that was ok.Thanks for that. I don't know how to edit once it's posted. Of course this is the one place it's sideways.
Post by: HillHound on June 21, 2025, 07:01:54 PM
Post by: Dan-o on June 21, 2025, 10:32:44 PM
You sure did it justice with investing the amount of time you did.
Thanks so much for sharing it with us.
Post by: hunter399 on June 22, 2025, 09:41:48 AM
Post by: Limhangerslayer on June 22, 2025, 10:01:07 PM