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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: dblungshot on June 14, 2011, 07:15:41 PM

Title: Observatory Archery Elk
Post by: dblungshot on June 14, 2011, 07:15:41 PM: 2 out of 6 got selected for any Elk sept 6-18 :tup: The work just begins....I've heard the elk peak rut is suppose to be later in the calander than the past 5-8 years???? I don't know how true this is but hope the elk are talking come season. I know there's nice bulls in the area...we've seen them year after year. Many times they only talk at night >:(

Looking forward to the trip!
Title: Re: Observatory Archery Elk
Post by: William B. on June 14, 2011, 07:21:51 PM: Drew my first bull tag. It took 7 points. I am completly suprised and stoked to have a chance at the bulls in the Observatory.
Title: Re: Observatory Archery Elk
Post by: dblungshot on June 14, 2011, 07:28:26 PM: If it makes you feel good (or not) one had 3 points and I had 6 points. Why????? I cam across a hunter a few years ago that drew this tag back-to-back. It's painful to have big elk screaming their head off all around you and come tag time they totally shutdown. I'm hoping this doesn't happen to me or you....
Title: Re: Observatory Archery Elk
Post by: gasman on June 14, 2011, 08:28:46 PM: I will be out there with you guys :hello:

The last time I drew this tag was 01 and I took a spike and went home. Noty takeing a spike this year untill the end of the season ;)
Title: Re: Observatory Archery Elk
Post by: William B. on June 14, 2011, 09:08:24 PM: Spent the better part of last season in 342 with several bulls in my face and no tag. I dont pack a buggle when there are bull tag holders looking to score big. And wouldnt you know it I stumbled and here he comes 20yds. LOL
Look forward to hearing from you guys.
Title: Re: Observatory Archery Elk
Post by: gasman on June 14, 2011, 09:10:29 PM: Quote from: William B. on June 14, 2011, 09:08:24 PM
Spent the better part of last season in 342 with several bulls in my face and no tag. I dont pack a buggle when there are bull tag holders looking to score big. And wouldnt you know it I stumbled and here he comes 20yds. LOL
Look forward to hearing from you guys.

Feel free to send me any recomendations you have, I have lot sof scouting to do and any info is appreciated :tup:
Title: Re: Observatory Archery Elk
Post by: ribka on June 14, 2011, 09:21:47 PM: Funny
Looking at 3 bulls in that unit right now with my binos :tung:
Title: Re: Observatory Archery Elk
Post by: gasman on June 14, 2011, 09:23:39 PM: Quote from: ribka on June 14, 2011, 09:21:47 PM
Funny
Looking at 3 bulls in that unit right now with my binos :tung:

You keep them in your binos for me untill Sept. Tom.......
Title: Re: Observatory Archery Elk
Post by: norsepeak on June 14, 2011, 09:27:45 PM: congrats pete, we see tons of nice bulls in that unit. Let me know if I can help.
Title: Re: Observatory Archery Elk
Post by: Roger on June 14, 2011, 10:10:40 PM: I also drew the tag, haven't heard if any of my partners drew yet. i haven't been there for several years. There has been some talk here that some of the main roads were washed out. Any Truth?
Title: Re: Observatory Archery Elk
Post by: bobcat on June 14, 2011, 10:30:42 PM: Quote from: Roger on June 14, 2011, 10:10:40 PM
I also drew the tag, haven't heard if any of my partners drew yet. i haven't been there for several years. There has been some talk here that some of the main roads were washed out. Any Truth?

http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/wenatchee/conditions/flooding-update-may-19-2011.pdf (http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/wenatchee/conditions/flooding-update-may-19-2011.pdf)

Scroll down, almost to the bottom, to the "Cle Elum Ranger District" information.
Title: Re: Observatory Archery Elk
Post by: Lambaster on June 14, 2011, 11:13:05 PM: I am totally stoked...I got the drawn for Observatory Elk Rifle. I will be interested in hearing how you guys do over there!! Now the work begins!!
Title: Re: Observatory Archery Elk
Post by: Roger on June 15, 2011, 08:42:26 PM: That doesn't sound good for the roads in the area. Thanks for the link.
Title: Re: Observatory Archery Elk
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on June 15, 2011, 10:05:55 PM: I drew the rifle tag last yr. It all depends on the snow. We didn't get any snow & it eat 60 degrees and sunny. The yr before they had lots if snow & bulls were everywhere. It's a migratory hunt there are a few resident bulls but pray for snow!!