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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Practical Approach on June 26, 2025, 08:17:14 AM

Title: Sauk Unit Youth Elk Tips
Post by: Practical Approach on June 26, 2025, 08:17:14 AM: My son drew the Sauk youth elk unit this year. I am somewhat familiar with the mix of private and public land along the Skagit River, which is where I believe most of the elk in that unit reside. Anyone hunt this area or have tips for a youth hunter. I welcome any advice you can offer.
Title: Re: Sauk Unit Youth Elk Tips
Post by: JakeLand on June 26, 2025, 12:10:26 PM: Start now and go knock on the farmers doors there’s several that will help you out
Title: Re: Sauk Unit Youth Elk Tips
Post by: high_hunter on June 26, 2025, 12:23:34 PM: Quote from: JakeLand on June 26, 2025, 12:10:26 PM
Start now and go knock on the farmers doors there’s several that will help you out

:yeah: Start sooner than later. Sounds like you're on the right track as that's where they are most heavily concentrated and/or most frequently seen. Shoot me a PM when you're in the area and we.can talk more.

HH
Title: Re: Sauk Unit Youth Elk Tips
Post by: Ridgerunner on June 26, 2025, 02:11:08 PM: I agree the sooner the better, private access is key although there is some forest service land up there.
Title: Re: Sauk Unit Youth Elk Tips
Post by: Hunting Cowboy on June 26, 2025, 06:25:12 PM: There is some public land access but gaining access to hunt private property is a huge advantage. I would get started knocking on doors ASAP. I sent you a message.
Title: Re: Sauk Unit Youth Elk Tips
Post by: high_hunter on June 28, 2025, 10:04:16 AM: There were 2 different herds out yesterday evening in the unit along Hwy 20. Get out scouting and making landowner contacts if you haven't already.