Post by: gwpsage on April 04, 2010, 09:29:05 AM
Post by: elkaholic on April 04, 2010, 10:45:49 AM
Post by: Huntbear on April 04, 2010, 11:16:12 AM
If I used a bow and arrow, you would be welcome, but I am a rifle hunter.
Thank you for your service. It is appreciated greatly. :tup: :tup:
Post by: gwpsage on April 04, 2010, 01:45:18 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 04, 2010, 01:50:44 PM
I will be hunting Bear River Unit, out near the town of Naselle, and doing a little salmon fishing........
Post by: WSU on April 04, 2010, 08:31:26 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 04, 2010, 08:39:59 PM
I am happy with where I hunt.
P.S. I hunt Trad Archery only....
Post by: gwpsage on April 05, 2010, 09:57:25 AM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 05, 2010, 10:29:44 AM
I ducked BEHIND a bush, and had no shot because the elk was looking right at me and I couldn't move..
The other one I messed up was because I thought I heard it moving away from me, so I tried to move with it and walked right into the middle of the herd. :bash:
I got caught several times by surprise because these Roosevelts are pretty quiet compaired to the Rocky's I am used to chasing, I also had a few problems getting within 30 yards (my confort range with my recurve) due to the fact I am not so quiet in the coastal jungle.......
I also saw a lot on the other side of the drainage I was in through my Bino's.
Then there was the herd of 15 that I would see after parking at a gate, walking in about a half mile, then following them BACK to where they crossed the road 50 yards from the gate !! :bash:
Post by: gwpsage on April 05, 2010, 10:50:19 AM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 05, 2010, 11:08:27 AM
We are planning on making a couple trips this summer and scouting, plus I have 3 locations that I want to build stands/blinds, so one way or another, it will be a great season....
Post by: LongTatLaw on April 05, 2010, 11:17:43 AM
Ive only hunted elk 2 seasons in Western WA.
but took a 5x5 bull with a bow both years... 2007 on day 3 (one yard shot) and 2009 45mins into opening day (52 yard shot)
I use lots of techniques and many arent considered traditional for elk but I dont think the elk mind!
I live in Lacey off exit 111 near Walmart/Home Depot/ ect
many more experienced guys on here than me...
Ive never seen 75 elk in 6 days in my hunting areas...
I cant promise anything...
but you can PM me if ya dont get a better offer...although STIKNSTRINGBOW may already have me beat but for location... :dunno:
if ya dont have any issues with hunting with a Captain then we will try to get ya on one!
dave
Post by: Woodchuck on April 05, 2010, 11:26:30 AM
Post by: grundy53 on April 06, 2010, 10:50:09 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 07, 2010, 07:54:12 AM
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you should try the nemah area tooI tried to look around there, but could not find access due to WH closing everything down (early season)
Post by: grundy53 on April 07, 2010, 07:57:48 AM
Post by: WSU on April 07, 2010, 09:46:28 AM
I'll start by saying hello and thanking everyone for the wealth of information and enjoyment I have received from your posts. I am in a situation and looking for a little help. I am a SSG currently deployed to Afghanistan. I will return to Fort Lewis towards the end of July. Leaving me little to no time for scouting for archery season. Is anyone willing to let me tag along on their Westside hunt? I hunted elk and deer the first 2 years I was at Lewis harvesting deer both years but no luck with the elk. This will be my last season in Washington since I have received recruiting orders. I really want the chance to harvest an elk or even have a close encounter with one before I leave. Cow or Bull, doesn't matter to me. Either would be a trophy for my first archery elk.
PM'd you with directions to my honey hole. As I said in the PM, you are sworn to secrecy!!