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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: mtncook on July 16, 2009, 07:14:33 AM

Title: Wenaha East/West and Tucannon Outfitter
Post by: mtncook on July 16, 2009, 07:14:33 AM: Hi Guys,,,,,,,, I've been watching this site for a while now. The Blues Tag holder thread convined me to post. The tags you have drawn are without a doubt a treasure. Realistic goals for success are really what you can hold out for and be happy with. More than once someone has capped or stuck a bull only to have a nicer one show up. Remember that you were happy when you popped the release or dropped the hammer. Those that do their homework and show up in top shape will have the best opportunity. Don't let your physical condition be your limiting factor. Anyone can make one really tough day but all the days here are tough. There are many of you that appear to be familiar with the area. Until the newbees get here and see it you can only quess. I have dealt with some of you in the past, and look forward to again. I'm not going to tell you how to do this hunt, but I'm going to say that I know my unit well, I spend many days scouting, and if you were to ask I might give up some info. I have become careful in what info I give out as in the past potential clients have gone on there own. I'm the only Legal outfitter to have parts of the these 3 units. Be careful if you talk to some that say they are "guides/Outfitters" There is NOT a permitted outfitter for the Dayton or Watershed. I get alot of calls for these units. Would love to put a string of mules to pack meat in the shed. I'm sure my posting will stir the pot I'm just letting you know I'm here, capable, honest, work my own unit,and available to pack meat, or pack camps. I'm sorry my web page has not been updated in a while. My webmaster had a baby last year, pictures from last years bulls have not been put on but would be happy to E-mail to anyone. Since I have broke in here now you will probably hear from me in the future. I used to tell my hunters in Idaho when I guided there. Don't pass a bull the first day that you would be happy with the last day. When you smell the smoke the work really starts. Good luck guys and those that didn't draw keep applying.

Dave WLO www.westernlifeoutfitters.com
Title: Re: Wenaha East/West and Tucannon Outfitter
Post by: nwhunter on July 16, 2009, 07:40:30 AM: Dave welcome to the site. Wow I'm impressed that an old timer wants to come on here and make him self available to us, didn't know if those big ol' caloused fingers could type. I will vouch for Dave, he's a good guy, nows his stuff when it comes to packing and can do what ever you would need in the Wenaha units. I have probably talked to everyone on here that has a Blues tag and strongly suggested using Dave to help make your hunt better whether it be a drop camp or just packing meat. It is huge country and horses/mules can make or break you in some spots. Daves a likeable guy and would be happy to chat I'm sure so give him a call if you are thinking about options. Oh and by the way I was in elk camp with him last season and man can he cook! nwhunter
Title: Re: Wenaha East/West and Tucannon Outfitter
Post by: Todd_ID on July 16, 2009, 07:44:16 AM: Welcome, and thanks for starting out with good, solid information that will surely help someone out. We see quite a few questions on here that your knowledge will be helpful on without giving up information that turns clients into DIY'ers. For what it's worth, that's the cheapest guided elk hunt that I've seen since about 1980. In fact, I think my folks charged more than that in 1980, but I don't remember. The backcountry hunts that I've seen prices on are in the $3500-3800 range now.
Title: Re: Wenaha East/West and Tucannon Outfitter
Post by: Pathfinder101 on July 16, 2009, 04:18:49 PM: Welcome to the site mtncook. Will look forward to seeing pics and hearing stories from your clients this year. I tried hunting mulies in the Wenaha a few years ago with no luck. That's tough country. Lots of elk in there though.