Post by: jbeaumont21 on November 16, 2010, 12:15:05 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on November 16, 2010, 12:17:13 PM
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Post by: jbeaumont21 on November 16, 2010, 12:43:58 PM
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Post by: jbeaumont21 on November 16, 2010, 12:57:51 PM
Post by: Bob33 on November 16, 2010, 01:10:31 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on November 16, 2010, 01:14:39 PM
Post by: HUNT on November 16, 2010, 01:19:21 PM
bob33, that is incorrect, in fact no elk come out of the blues anymore, i have seen it myself
:yeah:
Im with Jim on this one.
Post by: 400out on November 16, 2010, 01:20:42 PM
The biggest bulls in the state are coming out of the Blues these days.Your close bob33 just a little wrong "the bigget bulls in the state werecoming out of the blues! the key word is past tense all gone now :'(
Post by: gaddy on November 16, 2010, 01:21:55 PM
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Post by: jbeaumont21 on November 16, 2010, 01:34:26 PM
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Post by: fair-chase on November 16, 2010, 01:42:43 PM
Which unit is the hanford in?
It's called 999 Nuclear Reservation. Requirements include but not limited to: Being able to outrun the black helicopters, Ghuillie suit to avoid sniper fire, ability to disarm security cameras, and a willingness to serve life in an undisclosed holding cell.
Post by: Curly on November 16, 2010, 01:45:30 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on November 16, 2010, 01:47:24 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 16, 2010, 02:13:56 PM
Post by: HUNT on November 16, 2010, 02:23:41 PM
I just spent almost 20 days in the blues and I think I took out the last one. No Elk in theBlues
Don't you mean Colockum?
Post by: Woodchuck on November 16, 2010, 02:27:58 PM
Post by: Bob33 on November 16, 2010, 02:31:01 PM
bob33, that is incorrect, in fact no elk come out of the blues anymore, i have seen it myselfMy mistake!! I meant to say the Blues in OREGON. The Washington Blues are dead. Nothing there but some coyotes and a few grouse.
Post by: Woodchuck on November 16, 2010, 02:34:19 PM
Post by: 400out on November 16, 2010, 03:18:34 PM
easy mistake to make, i have done it, but thanks for clearing it up:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: dam old people anyways :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: trophyhunt on November 16, 2010, 03:26:28 PM
Don't let them *censored* you, the blues units, Dayton, Wenaha, Lick Creek. The Watershed is a good unit to apply for. You will have to work as its a wilderness area. No roads or wheeled anything. Good luckThis guy must not hunt in the blue's, you want to apply for the clockum.
Post by: spikehunter on November 16, 2010, 03:42:30 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on November 16, 2010, 03:58:29 PM
:chuckle:
Post by: runamuk on November 16, 2010, 08:39:11 PM
I just spent almost 20 days in the blues and I think I took out the last one. No Elk in the Blues
seee right here is proof the last elk is gone.....no elk in the blues
Post by: bigpaw 77 on November 16, 2010, 08:45:52 PM
There arnt any grouse either, I killed the last one this fall. The Clockum has millions of elk and grouse. THERE ARE NO ELK IN THE BLUES. :chuckle:bob33, that is incorrect, in fact no elk come out of the blues anymore, i have seen it myselfMy mistake!! I meant to say the Blues in OREGON. The Washington Blues are dead. Nothing there but some coyotes and a few grouse.
Post by: 7mm Bob on November 17, 2010, 08:28:19 AM
Post by: dc on November 17, 2010, 08:59:09 AM
Post by: Buckrub on November 17, 2010, 09:32:10 AM
http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/ (http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/)
What is considered a trophy? 300" class? why would you need a permit?
The new "quality" bull permit just ensured the chances of getting a permit diminished greatly...
Post by: HEADSHOT on November 17, 2010, 10:16:15 AM
Post by: Woodchuck on November 17, 2010, 10:38:23 AM
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Post by: 400out on November 17, 2010, 10:45:27 AM
Post by: runamuk on November 17, 2010, 10:50:01 AM
I love this ...we know the only thing inthe blues is berries....gosh people don't pay attention
Post by: HEADSHOT on November 17, 2010, 10:57:17 AM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on November 17, 2010, 11:18:09 AM
My trophy bull of a lifetime is a knarly crowned roosevelt bull, black horn with white tips, 1000 lbs on the hoof, very mature animal, a minimum of 3 mile, pack out, and I have hunted a whole season chasing this dude. Its the last day and Im within 30 yards in the dark timber and ferns. The bull is bugling and working cows chasing off other bulls, A heavy mist is in the air, soaking everything but not actually qualifying as rain, the bull is broadside and takes the perfectly placed arrow right behind the shoulder. tipping over less than a hundred yards away. I dont know the score and I dont care, hes MY trophy.
But if we are talkin numbers, 260+ roosie and 360 + rocky are my goals and what I would ( hope ) to hold out for in a premium unit. Wenaha, Tuccanon, Dayton. My top Rocky Bull tags in this state. ( although I never apply cuz I hunt wetside, and out of state ). For a true Roosevelt as defined by BC and PY I would have to say Matheny. If I didnt care about "true" blood, I have seen enough big crown bulls in the margarite in the last two years that I think thats still an option. I agree with most on here the majority of tags in washington are opportunity tags, more than quality tags. And the real " quality tags" can litteraly be a OIL thing. On a positve note I have seen tremendous bulls in non draw, or eaiser to draw units, both east and westside.
Post by: Buckrub on November 17, 2010, 11:34:11 AM
Go figure
Post by: BLUEBULLS on November 17, 2010, 01:07:37 PM
While the debate continues and we wait for a lucky draw the tribes are for hire to the rich white man hunting rutting bulls in the blues.
Go figure
what do you mean? :dunno:
Post by: Buckrub on November 17, 2010, 01:20:40 PM
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Post by: Woodchuck on November 19, 2010, 01:33:37 PM
Post by: Curly on November 19, 2010, 01:36:01 PM
Meanwhile I will continue to look for that trophy bull on public lands during the regular season just like everyone else. God Bless Elk Hunting!!
So, what you're saying is that you are not going to apply for the Blues since it is spike only there? :dunno: Or are you going to plan on getting the Muti-Season permit and apply in E WA units when you have the multi-permit?
Post by: jbeaumont21 on November 19, 2010, 06:01:38 PM
Post by: runamuk on November 19, 2010, 06:05:56 PM
I am definitely going to put in for the Blues without a doubt, what so ever, I am certain of that, for sure, totally confident, done deal. That's where all the bulls are right?
then you have to hunt the eastside for spikes :dunno:
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 19, 2010, 06:31:36 PM
Post by: Scott on November 19, 2010, 06:53:13 PM
The blues are full of big bulls. Don't let some of these guy bs you, draw permits or not best elk hunting in the state! :twocents:Might be true...But....A lot of best hunting in the state is on private property.....So be carefull on what gmu that you apply for! :twocents:
Post by: rjn cajun on November 19, 2010, 07:15:22 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 19, 2010, 07:22:33 PM
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on November 21, 2010, 10:40:22 PM
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Post by: jbeaumont21 on November 22, 2010, 08:58:22 AM
Thanks!
Post by: Curly on November 22, 2010, 09:17:07 AM
Post by: Taznatrz on November 22, 2010, 09:34:04 AM
Cool thanks! Anyone have any info on the Toutle, Margaret or Loo-wit?
ya don't waste your time putting in for these
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on November 22, 2010, 05:17:19 PM
Here is some perspective.... My buddy drew Mudflow any elk in 09. We started scouting in late spring up until the opener, we saw and looked over ALOT of bulls in that time. Out of those we saw 2 bulls in velvet that MAY have gone 300. A 7x7 and a 6x7. Both bulls were on the border of the margarite in the blast zone and we figured prolly not gonna be in our area. Within the area we had scouted ( mudflow) 1 maybe 2 bulls flirted with 280 or 290, 6 or 7 bulls we saw were in the 250 to 270 range. Several bulls 220 and tons of raghorns. This was his second year hunting archery, had never killed a bull with his bow and his second bull. To say we had a blast is an understament, We chased bulls everyday for three days. When we weren't chasing we were looking at bulls. We got close to a 260 on the first day, couldnt quite seal the deal. Never saw him again. He killed a 230 on the third day at 20 yards and couldn't have been happier. The bull hangs proudly in his house. Its a beautiful bull.
The point is, we scouted hard, we hunted hard. We killed a bull the hunter was eccstatic about and thats all that matters. Again its just my opinion but given an experienced hunter with solid knowledge of the area and ample time to scout, A 260 bull is a realistic goal in the margarite. But if your looking for a 280 or 300+ Head east. They are their but few and far between.
Post by: jbeaumont21 on November 22, 2010, 06:38:58 PM