Post by: MADMAX on April 25, 2011, 06:49:49 AM
Has anyone heard of any early opening since it is a Sunday ?
I have missed out before with it opening earlier like on a Saturday.
Just wondering ?? and is there a phone # I can call to ask ?
Post by: klickriverchromer on April 25, 2011, 08:25:49 AM
Post by: oldleclercrd on April 25, 2011, 09:50:27 AM
Post by: MADMAX on April 25, 2011, 10:19:52 AM
No problem traveling, just don't want to be a day late and 150 dollars short.
Yes I am an elkaholic and a diesel owner
Post by: YoterHunter on April 25, 2011, 12:53:06 PM
Post by: klickriverchromer on April 25, 2011, 01:04:01 PM
Post by: oldleclercrd on April 25, 2011, 02:13:22 PM
Post by: MADMAX on April 25, 2011, 02:42:06 PM
See you all there with 500 of our closest friends
Post by: elkslayer069 on April 25, 2011, 02:59:58 PM
Post by: YoterHunter on April 25, 2011, 03:05:06 PM
Post by: hunterofelk on April 25, 2011, 03:15:31 PM
Post by: Scottystyle on April 25, 2011, 06:00:39 PM
Post by: elkslayer069 on April 25, 2011, 09:31:28 PM
Post by: Scottystyle on April 26, 2011, 10:13:31 PM
Joke Creek :chuckle: i love it i will forever call it joke creek lmfaoGlad you liked it... Showing my creative side :chuckle: In all seriousness though lots of people sneek in early and cheat and after the gamies found out they can make a buck... Well, we know what happens . oh well, its still a good chance to get out a get a good walk :twocents:
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on April 27, 2011, 05:26:12 PM
Post by: kglacken on April 27, 2011, 05:54:41 PM
Post by: AlpineMuley on April 27, 2011, 05:57:30 PM
Post by: 1Shot2Kills on April 27, 2011, 05:58:51 PM
oak creek and mud flow gates open at 6;am so get in line.and good luck.
They better be there at 6am on the dot!
Post by: Scottystyle on April 27, 2011, 10:24:50 PM
I have heard from a good source, that at OAK Joke creek 40 percent of the bulls have not dropped. There is not enough good food yet for new antler growth.
Thats good to hear in a way... Maybe some for the people who play by the rules. Not so good about the poor nutrition.... The elk need the good grub this time of the year especially for the calves
Post by: WonkyWapiti on April 29, 2011, 09:15:18 PM
Post by: BENCHLEG on April 29, 2011, 10:28:50 PM
Post by: huntandjeep on April 30, 2011, 01:05:55 PM
Post by: WonkyWapiti on May 01, 2011, 05:21:12 PM
At least I fared better than my buddy, he was a hurtin unit by the time we got back to the truck. I don't know if it's true but somebody we talked to in town on the way out had stated a couple of van loads of college kids had been seen up in the area we were in the week prior scouring the hill side. I'd like to think that rumor is false but who knows.
I can't complain too much since I got some exercise and saw some elk, deer, and sheep.
Post by: huntandjeep on May 01, 2011, 07:36:08 PM
Post by: THINK_N_ELK on May 01, 2011, 09:13:31 PM
I don't know if it's true but somebody we talked to in town on the way out had stated a couple of van loads of college kids had been seen up in the area we were in the week prior scouring the hill side. I'd like to think that rumor is false but who knows.
I talked to a couple of the Eyes in the Woods guys and yes it was one College class that got caught in there, not van loads and they ended up having a nice chat with enforcement.
Was also told that because of Eyes in the Woods, there was more sheds to be found this year than in the past. Plus the early starters at all three closure areas ( Oak Creek, Coweechie, and Wenas), got to have a little chat with enforcement, because Eyes was out all night spotting for enforcement.
So Kudos to Eyes In The Woods :salute: :salute: :salute: for helping keeping it fair for all and giving everyone an equal chance at getting some bones.
Post by: oldleclercrd on May 01, 2011, 09:17:56 PM
Post by: MADMAX on May 02, 2011, 06:13:20 AM
saw some guys with some massive horns at Joe Watt but we went zero for 3 guys
Lots of people for a Sunday
4 different hikes around 2 hours each
Definetely sore feet
Post by: westside Elkhunter on May 02, 2011, 08:09:19 AM
Four of us went over . I found one another buddy found three. Saw few guys with singles. Couple different guys had a nice sets from the big boys. Saw lots of elk and a deer. Anybody see the group of bucks when you get off at elk heights?
Post by: teanawayslayer on May 02, 2011, 08:26:54 AM
Went to Joe Watt too.Up on the hill? There was around 40 head up there.
Four of us went over . I found one another buddy found three. Saw few guys with singles. Couple different guys had a nice sets from the big boys. Saw lots of elk and a deer. Anybody see the group of bucks when you get off at elk heights?
Post by: YoterHunter on May 02, 2011, 08:30:49 AM
Post by: Transka on May 02, 2011, 11:14:05 AM
Post by: buglebuster on May 02, 2011, 11:46:39 AM
Post by: Ridge Roamer on May 02, 2011, 01:48:45 PM
Post by: beardown on May 02, 2011, 04:30:40 PM
Post by: THINK_N_ELK on May 02, 2011, 07:17:03 PM
Well for the first time there this year i agree will have a better game plan for next year...we got to oak creek at about 515 and got out to stretch looked up on the hill and 2 guys and a dog already headed across the hill :nono:
I think they ended up having a chat with enforcement for being in before the actual opening time.
Again kudos to Eyesin the Woods for their efforts
Post by: WonkyWapiti on May 02, 2011, 07:22:40 PM
Post by: benhuntin on May 03, 2011, 08:10:35 AM
The interesting thing I was noticing about Oak Creek was that I didn't see any one the people on horseback with any sheds.lots of horses at joe watt to but did not see any with horns. Most of the horses get there a little late.
Post by: finnman on May 03, 2011, 11:51:20 AM
Post by: westside Elkhunter on May 03, 2011, 12:58:51 PM