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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Huntbear on July 10, 2010, 01:56:06 PM

Title: Hey guys. Looking for some Margaret help.
Post by: Huntbear on July 10, 2010, 01:56:06 PM: Well, the WDFW did the old switch-a-roo. One of my hunting partners was shown to be not selected online, received a post card in the mail today. He has been selected for the Margaret Unit Regular Season rifle hunt. As his second choice! :yike:

We are already planning about 6-8 camping/scouting trips up there from Late August till elk season starts. However, you guys that have hunted it recently, if you could throw some ideas, tips, point in the right direction would be appreciated. I will be going in with him during the season, carrying a camera, and a pack board. Send PM's if you are not comfortable posting on the main board.

Already been reading every old thread I can find in search.

Thanks

Huntbear.
Title: Re: Hey guys. Looking for some Margaret help.
Post by: Bigshooter on July 10, 2010, 03:05:28 PM: I hope they do the old switch-a-roo on me. That would make me very happy.
Title: Re: Hey guys. Looking for some Margaret help.
Post by: jackelope on July 10, 2010, 03:08:39 PM: I've not dealt with a biologist for the west side but the east side bio's I've asked about my permit have been extremely helpful. You might give it a go. You can find out who's who on the WDFW page or call the region HQ and ask and they will connect you with the bio for that area.

p.s. I really hope they don't switch-a-roo my permit.
Title: Re: Hey guys. Looking for some Margaret help.
Post by: Huntbear on July 10, 2010, 03:08:57 PM: Oh, he is excited as hell. He is looking for a wall hanger on this one. He shot a nice 5x5 about 6 years ago, but nothing worth sending to the taxi. He said he wants a 6x6, first one he sees dies. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Hey guys. Looking for some Margaret help.
Post by: tratnick1234 on July 10, 2010, 10:18:42 PM: go in on the 25 road by eco park you will be in the heart of margurat if you cant find a descent bull give it up.
Title: Re: Hey guys. Looking for some Margaret help.
Post by: Huntbear on July 11, 2010, 12:52:50 PM: Quote from: tratnick1234 on July 10, 2010, 10:18:42 PM
go in on the 25 road by eco park you will be in the heart of margurat if you cant find a descent bull give it up.

Thanks. That is familiar country, just never scouted it hard for elk, since I have never had a tag.
Title: Re: Hey guys. Looking for some Margaret help.
Post by: heavy hauler on July 12, 2010, 01:43:45 PM: pm sent
Title: Re: Hey guys. Looking for some Margaret help.
Post by: Huntbear on July 12, 2010, 09:17:26 PM: Thanks to all of you that have sent messages or posted help. It is really appreciated.
Title: Re: Hey guys. Looking for some Margaret help.
Post by: bobcat on July 12, 2010, 09:35:27 PM: Just curious, if he was shown as "Not Selected" did he lose his points?
Title: Re: Hey guys. Looking for some Margaret help.
Post by: Huntbear on July 13, 2010, 06:32:10 AM: Quote from: bobcat on July 12, 2010, 09:35:27 PM
Just curious, if he was shown as "Not Selected" did he lose his points?

Not sure. I will give him a call and have him check.
Title: Re: Hey guys. Looking for some Margaret help.
Post by: bullchaser on July 13, 2010, 03:44:03 PM: pm sent
Title: Re: Hey guys. Looking for some Margaret help.
Post by: bigbull94 on July 23, 2010, 11:19:24 AM: helped guide cousin in there last year,shoot the first nice 5 pt you see!!!The genetics are going down hill,brush has grown back in the last 30yrs.I would recommend the upper end by coldwater lake,fawn lake,area.
Title: Re: Hey guys. Looking for some Margaret help.
Post by: spottedhand on July 31, 2010, 06:43:34 PM: Our group puts in every year for the marge muzzleloader. Been in scouting the 5065 and have seen alot of nice bulls along coldwater lake. We saw 25 in one bunch with several nice 6x and 5x's. Pretty steep area but they were heading for the timber over the ridge from there. Good luck !