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Title: Bumping Cow Tag
Post by: mbutler on July 29, 2009, 06:45:13 AM

I drew a muzzleloader cow tag for Bumping and I am planning a few scouting trips, 1 in late August and a couple in September.  I want to look the area over real well but was wondering if any one has some previous knowledge of this area?  Any input would be appreciated.

Title: Re: Bumping Cow Tag
Post by: dreamingbig on July 29, 2009, 09:26:23 AM

It shouldn't be very hard to fill!  I don't have the regs in front of me... what dates are the season?  If you can avoid scouting from Sep 8th to 20th it would be best as that is during archery season.

Title: Re: Bumping Cow Tag
Post by: mbutler on July 29, 2009, 09:40:05 AM

Thanks for the reply. The dates are Oct 3 - 11.  I have some mules that I might take on the hunting trip in case I get something back in on a trail a ways.  Do you know much about this unit?

Title: Re: Bumping Cow Tag
Post by: dreamingbig on July 29, 2009, 09:54:49 AM

Sent a PM.

Title: Re: Bumping Cow Tag
Post by: MIKEXRAY on July 29, 2009, 01:01:09 PM

On the contrary I don't think it is a gimme to kill a cow in the Bumping unit. They are very smart & have been avoiding hunters for a long time. The wind is always swirling terrible & very noisy if you are a stalker. It will take some scouting & planning to connect. Good Luck. Mike

Title: Re: Bumping Cow Tag
Post by: ELKHOG on July 29, 2009, 01:44:01 PM

IF you did not want a cow tag way did you apply. HORN hunter only.

Title: Re: Bumping Cow Tag
Post by: letmhunt on July 29, 2009, 02:38:19 PM

go up indian creek or the 2000 trail. seen lots of elk up there.

Title: Re: Bumping Cow Tag
Post by: gasman on July 29, 2009, 03:57:58 PM

There is a good chunk of NF along hwy 12 that is on the lower elevation. Below the Wilderness.


Might be worth a look  :dunno:

Title: Re: Bumping Cow Tag
Post by: vfilbert on July 30, 2009, 08:42:36 PM

i also have a few scouting trips planed up thier, ill let you know what i see, any input would be much appreciated too! ill be in the wilderness, thanks