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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: crudolph on June 24, 2010, 08:08:46 PM

Title: Any suggestions for Elk in the Toutle
Post by: crudolph on June 24, 2010, 08:08:46 PM: Hi folks,

First timer here and was wondering if anyone has any tips or ideas for the Toutle area this September season? I managed to draw an Any Bull Tag for bow and I'm pretty excited, based on things I've heard.

I have the Weyerhaeuser Tree Farm map from Arnold's Maps that lists the Toutle boundaries nicely. I'm heading out this Sunday (finally have some warm, dry weather around here) to do some scouting.

If anyone has any tips or suggestions I'd really appreciate it. I'm thinking of starting out at Cougar and head up the boundary via Merrill Lake.

Looking forward to a great season!

Cheers,
Chris.
Title: Re: Any suggestions for Elk in the Toutle
Post by: Ranger91298 on June 24, 2010, 08:12:49 PM: Might want to go to the introductions forum to introduce yourself first before all the fun begins....
Title: Re: Any suggestions for Elk in the Toutle
Post by: Ghost Hunter on June 24, 2010, 08:37:13 PM: Seen 5 bulls together this week, not far from where your talking.
Title: Re: Any suggestions for Elk in the Toutle
Post by: monster10 on June 26, 2010, 06:48:47 PM: Theres alot of elk 5360,5530,5570,5374 holds alot of elk,,,,Some of the bigger bulls 7220,7232,1442,6705 around butler butte...I drew archery cow tag for Margaret,,,,Any kind of hot spot ,I know it has alot ,,,Thanks
Title: Re: Any suggestions for Elk in the Toutle
Post by: Magnum_Willys on June 27, 2010, 09:27:18 PM: Remember the gates will probably be closed for bow season. Where you gonna camp? Check out old posts - lots of good info there. If you don't tie one up give me a pm.
Title: Re: Any suggestions for Elk in the Toutle
Post by: Deer slayer on June 28, 2010, 04:24:59 PM: If gates are closed look at the public land on Rock Creek off of 503. Know the boundry before going.
Title: Re: Any suggestions for Elk in the Toutle
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on June 28, 2010, 07:18:37 PM: It's like shooting fish in a barrel...
Title: Re: Any suggestions for Elk in the Toutle
Post by: rackattack on June 28, 2010, 07:36:47 PM: Quote from: WDFW Hates ME!!! on June 28, 2010, 07:18:37 PM
It's like shooting fish in a barrel...

I've heard that before!!! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Any suggestions for Elk in the Toutle
Post by: haus on June 29, 2010, 11:19:01 PM: check your pm's. x marks the spot. 4 bulls killed in that cut during MF '08. That whole drainage below it is thick with elk, its mostly thicker reprod, but there's a couple newer cuts that can be accessed from the south side.