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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: WASHBCBOOK on August 26, 2009, 07:50:53 PM

Title: IF YOU FOUND A SPOT WITH ABOUT AS MUCH ELK -HIT WHAT DO I DO NEXT
Post by: WASHBCBOOK on August 26, 2009, 07:50:53 PM: I FOUND SOME PRIVATE PROPERTY YOU CANT WALK AND NOT STEP ON ELK SIGN OK ILL TRY AND EXPLAIN THE AREA
A CREEK RUNS THRU IT HAS A FEW WALLOWS 2 OPEN FIELDS WITH BEDS IN THEM RUBS EVERY PLACE
I CROSSBOW HUNT WOULD I CONCENTRATE ON THE CREEK FOR THEM TO DRINK WATER...OR SIT AND WAIT
IN THE MEADOW`S OR TREE STAND THEM OR HUNT OVER THE WALLOWS IM VERY CONFUSED..HELP......................
Title: Re: IF YOU FOUND A SPOT WITH ABOUT AS MUCH ELK -HIT WHAT DO I DO NEXT
Post by: bow4elk on August 26, 2009, 08:07:56 PM: I'm a bit confused by your post. Sounds like a core summer activity area with food, water, and cover. They'll be all through it. Spend enough time there, watch the wind, and you should be able to put something together. Assuming you are disabled in some way to have a crossbow permit?
Title: Re: IF YOU FOUND A SPOT WITH ABOUT AS MUCH ELK -HIT WHAT DO I DO NEXT
Post by: Elkslayer on August 26, 2009, 08:21:47 PM: Let me know where this is at I'll come over, scout it out for ya, kill a big one then let you know where the best place would be to sit!
On a serious note if you are able to get around sounds like a nice slow stalk should do the trick if there's that much sign. Sounds like they have everything they need right there. They shouldn't be to far away.
Title: Re: IF YOU FOUND A SPOT WITH ABOUT AS MUCH ELK -HIT WHAT DO I DO NEXT
Post by: littlebuf on August 26, 2009, 08:43:55 PM: the caps lock button is kinda middle keyboard on the left hand side, go ahead and push it once
Title: Re: IF YOU FOUND A SPOT WITH ABOUT AS MUCH ELK -HIT WHAT DO I DO NEXT
Post by: Gamblin Guy on August 26, 2009, 09:30:10 PM: Quote from: littlebuf on August 26, 2009, 08:43:55 PM
the caps lock button is kinda middle keyboard on the left hand side, go ahead and push it once
:yeah:
Title: Re: IF YOU FOUND A SPOT WITH ABOUT AS MUCH ELK -HIT WHAT DO I DO NEXT
Post by: Machias on August 26, 2009, 09:36:33 PM: I would get a spotting scope and do some long range scouting and try and see if you can pattern them and then set up according to the wind.
Title: Re: IF YOU FOUND A SPOT WITH ABOUT AS MUCH ELK -HIT WHAT DO I DO NEXT
Post by: EastWaViking on August 26, 2009, 10:21:41 PM: crossbow? Washington?
Title: Re: IF YOU FOUND A SPOT WITH ABOUT AS MUCH ELK -HIT WHAT DO I DO NEXT
Post by: jackelope on August 26, 2009, 10:23:54 PM: Quote from: EastWaViking on August 26, 2009, 10:21:41 PM
crossbow? Washington?

with some sort of disabled permit...yup.
Title: Re: IF YOU FOUND A SPOT WITH ABOUT AS MUCH ELK -HIT WHAT DO I DO NEXT
Post by: shoot-em-dead on August 26, 2009, 10:27:42 PM: They changed that and now you anybody can hunt with a crossbow if it is in a firearm restricted unit. I can't find my reg book but I spoke with a game warden about the change and it is legal to use a crossbow.
Title: Re: IF YOU FOUND A SPOT WITH ABOUT AS MUCH ELK -HIT WHAT DO I DO NEXT
Post by: bobcat on August 26, 2009, 10:31:21 PM: But I believe you have to be hunting during a modern firearm season, correct?
Title: Re: IF YOU FOUND A SPOT WITH ABOUT AS MUCH ELK -HIT WHAT DO I DO NEXT
Post by: shoot-em-dead on August 26, 2009, 11:21:45 PM: Bobcat- if I remember right you are correct. But like I said I can't find my regs. Last time I was looking at them in my buddies truck so I'm thinking I left them there. :bash:
Title: Re: IF YOU FOUND A SPOT WITH ABOUT AS MUCH ELK -HIT WHAT DO I DO NEXT
Post by: mossback91 on August 27, 2009, 02:04:48 AM: WASH is a disabled hunter Iamalmostpositive of it............ I remeber him posting it somewheres once before
Title: Re: IF YOU FOUND A SPOT WITH ABOUT AS MUCH ELK -HIT WHAT DO I DO NEXT
Post by: WASHBCBOOK on August 27, 2009, 10:14:49 AM: yes guys im disabled hunter and im not hunting in a firearm restriction place.
i have all the correct license to carry a crossbow.and YES I GET THE GAME WARDIN CALLED ON ME WELL 3
TIMES LAST YEAR OH WELL..anyways thanks for all your advise..keep it up ill post pics when i get that bull since its a 3 pt only first season
washbcbook
Title: Re: IF YOU FOUND A SPOT WITH ABOUT AS MUCH ELK -HIT WHAT DO I DO NEXT
Post by: Curly on August 27, 2009, 10:22:08 AM: That's cool that you're able to get out there after the elk with a crossbow. Good luck.
Title: Re: IF YOU FOUND A SPOT WITH ABOUT AS MUCH ELK -HIT WHAT DO I DO NEXT
Post by: WASHBCBOOK on August 27, 2009, 10:25:49 AM: its hard for me to walk long distances i get tired real easy im thinking ill
tree stand them if i can get my stand up in a tree or just sit by the creek thanks to all
Title: Re: IF YOU FOUND A SPOT WITH ABOUT AS MUCH ELK -HIT WHAT DO I DO NEXT
Post by: littlebuf on August 27, 2009, 11:31:24 AM: what kida crossbow do you use? my dads disabled and looking to get one
Title: Re: IF YOU FOUND A SPOT WITH ABOUT AS MUCH ELK -HIT WHAT DO I DO NEXT
Post by: gasman on August 27, 2009, 11:50:28 AM: I would suggest, if you can get yur hands on a trail cam. to post up a trail cam and check ut the activity.

Placed in different spots will give you more info on when and where they are coming through.
Title: Re: IF YOU FOUND A SPOT WITH ABOUT AS MUCH ELK -HIT WHAT DO I DO NEXT
Post by: couesbitten on August 27, 2009, 01:14:28 PM: Quote from: WASHBCBOOK on August 27, 2009, 10:14:49 AM
ill post pics when i get that bull since its a 3 pt only first season

I believe that you meant 3 point minimum.? Wouldn't want you to let a bull walk because he was 4 point or larger.
Title: Re: IF YOU FOUND A SPOT WITH ABOUT AS MUCH ELK -HIT WHAT DO I DO NEXT
Post by: oneezreiter on August 28, 2009, 06:45:43 AM: Good luck man, hope you have a good season.
Title: Re: IF YOU FOUND A SPOT WITH ABOUT AS MUCH ELK -HIT WHAT DO I DO NEXT
Post by: Stomper on August 28, 2009, 08:16:15 AM: I wished I lived closer to you I would offer a hand at getting that treestand up and running for ya.Or help in anyway.Like swat the game wardens off of you while your hunting. :chuckle: