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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Recurve-Elk on July 04, 2010, 01:41:03 PM

Title: Draw question
Post by: Recurve-Elk on July 04, 2010, 01:41:03 PM: Hey guys, I have a quick question to ask. So I have an east archery elk tag. We normally hunt area 340 which is a spike or antlerless unit sept 7-19. I was fortunate enough to draw the observatory (area 340/342) tag, which falls during the same time frame, and is listed as an any bull tag.

So my question is this. Am I legal to shoot any elk? Because the general includes "antlerless", and my draw tag is "any bull", or does the any bull over ride the antlerless.

Sorry if that was confusing ;)
Title: Re: Draw question
Post by: rb2506 on July 04, 2010, 01:45:31 PM: just because you drew the permit doesn't mean you have to use it does that help
Title: Re: Draw question
Post by: Recurve-Elk on July 04, 2010, 01:49:59 PM: Alright cool! Just what I needed to know. I am going to take the first opportunity I can get.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Draw question
Post by: bobcat on July 04, 2010, 02:08:42 PM: Really? I wouldn't be shooting a cow if I had that permit. The bulls are easier anyway. You can call them in.
Title: Re: Draw question
Post by: WDFW-SUX on July 04, 2010, 02:10:48 PM: WOW.
Title: Re: Draw question
Post by: MIKEXRAY on July 04, 2010, 02:14:15 PM: You can shoot any elk , cow , spike and any bull. Don't pass up the first day an animal you would kill the last day. Have fun & enjoy the season. Mike
Title: Re: Draw question
Post by: Recurve-Elk on July 04, 2010, 02:16:16 PM: Ya, well I haven't gotten an elk yet. I am seventeen lol. So I really just need to get one. Suggest some tips don't just wow me lol. :chuckle: I have called in a few bulls in the past years, but didn't have the tag.

Oh ya I am using a recurve, so I need the animals with in about 20-25 yards to make a good shot. Its a handicap for sure, but it can be done.

Thanks mike, elk season is my favorite time of year, so whatever I get (or don't get) I will still have a blast.
Title: Re: Draw question
Post by: MIKEXRAY on July 04, 2010, 02:22:45 PM: Find someone with some knowledge & calling experience. Definitely easier with a caller back behind you especially needing to get that close. Have a great season, start now and make the most of the tag you drew. Mike
Title: Re: Draw question
Post by: bobcat on July 04, 2010, 02:28:48 PM: It's just that you may not draw that permit for another 10 years. You should really consider holding out for a bull, even if it's a small one.
Title: Re: Draw question
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 04, 2010, 06:28:31 PM: i shot a cow with a rimrock bull permit in my pocket last year becasue i was happy to take any elk with a bow :twocents: would of loved a bull but i am not a trophy elk hunter i love elk meat over tag soup :chuckle:
Title: Re: Draw question
Post by: willapawapiti on July 04, 2010, 06:55:30 PM: Bull would be great man, but I see any archery elk as trophy - especially with a recurve! Good luck.
Title: Re: Draw question
Post by: norsepeak on July 04, 2010, 09:33:54 PM: then why even put into the drawing Carp? You just mess up the odds for the trophy hunters.

Recurve: Hit me up on the PM and I can put you on one of my stands in that unit that last year had 15 different bulls and two bears coming into it...we can work out something on using my treestand.
Title: Re: Draw question
Post by: heavy hauler on July 04, 2010, 10:05:55 PM: hella of a offer. u gotta love this sight. good luck on your first elk
Title: Re: Draw question
Post by: Recurve-Elk on July 04, 2010, 11:31:09 PM: PM sent Happy fourth everyone!