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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: BOHNTR on August 10, 2009, 08:21:35 PM

Title: Have a archery bull tag for for 340-342
Post by: BOHNTR on August 10, 2009, 08:21:35 PM: I live over here in the Blue mountain foothills, but got drawn for 340-342.
have been up scouting and have seen some cows and spikes, but would really like to get a branch bull. Any ideas on which of the two units is better for bulls, and any areas to check out, as I am heading back over there again this week end.
If any one needs any info for the Blues for elk, deer or Turkey would be willing to swap info.
Title: Re: Have a archery bull tag for for 340-342
Post by: bobcat on August 10, 2009, 08:46:56 PM: The one thing I can tell you is that 340 will have a ton of archery hunters in there for the general season, which I'm pretty sure is at the same time as your permit hunt, correct? GMU 342 does not have a general archery season so if it was me I would concentrate my efforts there.
Title: Re: Have a archery bull tag for for 340-342
Post by: BOHNTR on August 12, 2009, 01:59:59 PM: I was thinking along the same lines myself Bobcat, but in reviewing the harvest reports on WDFW site, the harvest stats don't show as much success as 340.
Is 342 a good early archery unit, or is it better for the other user groups ?.
As I am not familiar with either unit......I guess it will be trial by fire and boot leather.
Title: Re: Have a archery bull tag for for 340-342
Post by: coachcw on August 13, 2009, 06:57:50 AM: This year 342 isopen for archery deer as well, there's a few bulls in there , no doubt there will be less preasure than 340 , it all seems to change in 340 once the hunting starts a lot more guys come into your calls . still 340 has a better number of elk. I'll be checking 342 out for a shooter since I have your tag aswell. remember elk like those northslopes and few people consintrate there and you'll be into elk . good luck .