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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: br8kitoff on July 02, 2010, 09:09:25 PM

Title: Little help for a new area
Post by: br8kitoff on July 02, 2010, 09:09:25 PM: I've been hunting the 328 since 1990 and alot has changed over the years. After a real depressing year last season....weather mostly. I've been thinking about checking out south of the 90 between cle elum and ellensburg. However I don't know it. I busted up my truck 2 years ago up swift creek and had to spend 3 days in EB while it was getting fixed. Talked to a chiropractor that is my wifes boss' brother in law and he mentioned peaches ridge. looking at the posts it looks to be a draw hunt. bought a map from the ranger station today so it should be here next week, guessing it borders the manashtash? Can someone point me in a general direction...if there are elk I will find them. Also if any of the 2 that got pulled for the 328 are here we could swap info....I know where all the big bulls are there...it just seems I can never draw it. I hooked up with 3 brothers back in the 90's who've been hunting there since the 70's and learned alot about the area.
Title: Re: Little help for a new area
Post by: 400out on July 02, 2010, 09:14:47 PM: Welcome to the site, might I recomend going to the intro section and posting a little bit about yourself before asking for advise and or help with your area :hello:
Title: Re: Little help for a new area
Post by: gasman on July 02, 2010, 09:58:06 PM: Quote from: 400out on July 02, 2010, 09:14:47 PM
Welcome to the site, might I recomend going to the intro section and posting a little bit about yourself before asking for advise and or help with your area :hello:

Ydeah, newbees asking for info with out introducing them selfves and offering a bit to the forum don't get much but hassell.

My advise, is to share a bit and become part of the community before asking for help, poeple will be more forthcoming with info after you posted a bit.

Just my :twocents:
Title: Re: Little help for a new area
Post by: br8kitoff on July 03, 2010, 12:07:07 AM: I read that on other posts......could'nt find the intro thread....I'll look again
Title: Re: Little help for a new area
Post by: bowhunterforever on July 03, 2010, 12:10:38 AM: Click on general disscussion then look at the top of the page ( introductions) :hello:
Title: Re: Little help for a new area
Post by: br8kitoff on July 03, 2010, 12:41:24 AM: Got it and done :)
Title: Re: Little help for a new area
Post by: ICEMAN on July 03, 2010, 06:48:22 AM: Welcome to the site Br8kitoff. It is encouraging to see all the members sharing tips about the site and how things sort of work around here. Good luck on your search for info and possibly hooking up with a few members to share what you know...
Title: Re: Little help for a new area
Post by: letmhunt on July 03, 2010, 09:06:45 AM: What station are you out of in the kitsap area?
Title: Re: Little help for a new area
Post by: br8kitoff on July 05, 2010, 02:51:16 PM: I work out of 51, Silverdale.
Title: Re: Little help for a new area
Post by: letmhunt on July 05, 2010, 03:32:01 PM: u work with Chuck B.
Title: Re: Little help for a new area
Post by: br8kitoff on July 05, 2010, 08:36:49 PM: He's an A-shifter...Me B....Was on his shift back in 2002
Title: Re: Little help for a new area
Post by: br8kitoff on July 05, 2010, 08:37:46 PM: And I work with a Stanley
Title: Re: Little help for a new area
Post by: br8kitoff on July 07, 2010, 06:34:12 PM: Anybody know if the gravel road FS4510 that comes off woods and steele gets gated during archery? Looks like there is a gate just below Hicks Butte. Want to scout it! Also was wondering what the pressure was like there? Many in the woods or do you see most just off the roads?
Title: Re: Little help for a new area
Post by: HHPro on July 07, 2010, 07:34:32 PM: Quote from: br8kitoff on July 07, 2010, 06:34:12 PM
Anybody know if the gravel road FS4510 that comes off woods and steele gets gated during archery? Looks like there is a gate just below Hicks Butte. Want to scout it! Also was wondering what the pressure was like there? Many in the woods or do you see most just off the roads?
I would avoid that area on weekends finding a place to park is a joke,the gate is locked and unless they are logging in remains locked at all times.
Title: Re: Little help for a new area
Post by: letmhunt on July 07, 2010, 10:04:10 PM: Hey Marcus, I think u are friends with my brother Erik A. PM me if u need help in Peaches, i hunted that last year.
Title: Re: Little help for a new area
Post by: halflife65 on July 08, 2010, 06:34:01 AM: Quote from: br8kitoff on July 07, 2010, 06:34:12 PM
Anybody know if the gravel road FS4510 that comes off woods and steele gets gated during archery? Looks like there is a gate just below Hicks Butte. Want to scout it! Also was wondering what the pressure was like there? Many in the woods or do you see most just off the roads?

Quite a few people hunt that area. It also has trails for motorcycles back there and those guys end up all over the place. I've walked 5+ miles back in there and still saw people on 4 wheelers (not supposed to be on roads but I guess that little detail doesn't bother them) showing up. Once into the timber it was alright, for the most part. You just get to compete with guys that rode in there and have fresh legs when you do everything legally and walk in there (or ride a motorcycle on the trails - I have no problem with anyone that does that.)

Easy walking until you get back in there a ways and off the roads.
Title: Re: Little help for a new area
Post by: Recurve-Elk on July 08, 2010, 09:23:54 AM: :yeah: it really sucks too.