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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: iRem on June 17, 2011, 09:16:25 AM

Title: How Accessible is the Winston Unit?
Post by: iRem on June 17, 2011, 09:16:25 AM: I plan on hunting it this year, but would like to do some research before I go. I am just not sure how accessible it is before Archery Elk season and how accessible it is once the season opens. I will be coming from Puyallup and I am not sure if I can come through the Randle unit or Mossyrock. Any advice before I go done there in 2 weeks to start scouting it out?
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Post by: donimator on June 17, 2011, 11:11:52 AM: Most of the Unit is Tiber company and locked up for drive in during the summer. But you can hike in all you want.
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Post by: heavy hauler on June 17, 2011, 01:13:39 PM: im sending a pm
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Post by: iRem on June 17, 2011, 02:05:44 PM: Thanks Heavy hauler!!
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Post by: cem3434 on June 17, 2011, 02:09:02 PM: What season are you planning on hunting? The gates wont open before MF, so any scouting will be via foot or mountain bike.
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Post by: iRem on June 17, 2011, 03:26:50 PM: I'm going the second week of archery.
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Post by: rebal69972 on June 17, 2011, 03:56:46 PM: during e/a its locked up tight hike OK bike in only. last year there were several people driving past the gates but there were a few wardens there but that's a whole different subject that we just dont want to get into. but its a pretty good area and theres alot of land to hike
Title: Re: How Accessible is the Winston Unit?
Post by: dlaw on June 17, 2011, 11:37:54 PM: Gates on the North side of the unit will be locked again this year as they were last year.
Lots of area to hike into though. Good luck.
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Post by: Wtrfowlr62 on June 18, 2011, 03:42:10 AM: :yeah: i dont hunt that unit during opening for bow, im pretty sure though the gates are closed until rifle. Girlfriends dad hunts that hunt I'll ask him next time i see him. Went in during late archery and i think one gate was open :dunno:. Again not super familiar with the area. My best advice is get a bike :tup:.
Title: Re: How Accessible is the Winston Unit?
Post by: iRem on June 18, 2011, 11:00:15 AM: Quote from: Wtrfowlr62 on June 18, 2011, 03:42:10 AM
:yeah: i dont hunt that unit during opening for bow, im pretty sure though the gates are closed until rifle. Girlfriends dad hunts that hunt I'll ask him next time i see him. Went in during late archery and i think one gate was open :dunno:. Again not super familiar with the area. My best advice is get a bike :tup:.
How would I go about finding out if and when the gates are closed? I defiantly have a bike and my hunting buddy has a meat rack, he will defiantly go with me as I hope to need help packing out!! I guess that I would want the gates closed so that I can take the advantage for those that don't want to hike or bike in and get away from the crowds...
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Post by: funkster on June 18, 2011, 11:49:39 AM: You can call the access hotline at 1-866-636-6531. Expect it to be locked up and all access by leg power. I have not seen it open early season for atleast 7 years.
Title: Re: How Accessible is the Winston Unit?
Post by: iRem on June 20, 2011, 10:51:11 PM: I want to say thanks for the PM's and I think Im on the right track. It looks like the gate are closed but I've herd that they are able to get in, how's that possible?
I'm also going down next week to check it and do some scouting, has any one been down to check it out and have you've seen any thing yet? Cows? Bulls? Any pics?
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Post by: rebal69972 on June 21, 2011, 10:14:58 AM: Ive been scouting winston and mossyrock haven't seen any animals, alot of sign. i have cams up I'm planing on going back this weekend if i have any pics ill post them
Title: Re: How Accessible is the Winston Unit?
Post by: iRem on June 21, 2011, 04:45:45 PM: OK, I'm a little frustrated about finding out access into the winston unit. I figured out where I'm going to enter, but upon calling to see if the roads are open they tell me they are closed?? Can some one tell me if Camp 9 road is open to the public or is it closed? I just want to know if I have to bring my bike and cycle in or am I able to drive down Camp 9 now and during early archery Elk? :dunno:
Title: Re: How Accessible is the Winston Unit?
Post by: funkster on June 21, 2011, 05:08:18 PM: Quote from: rebal69972 on June 21, 2011, 10:14:58 AM
Ive been scouting winston and mossyrock haven't seen any animals, alot of sign. i have cams up I'm planing on going back this weekend if i have any pics ill post them

You must be scouting at the local store :chuckle: If you can't find elk in the winston you best give it up now! All joking a side, good luck and I hope you are having a good time.
Title: Re: How Accessible is the Winston Unit?
Post by: HntnFsh on June 21, 2011, 07:50:50 PM: If your talking about 19 mile its open to the top of the hill where you hang a left and drop down to the green.The rest of it is gated.Bring your bike.
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Post by: blacktailcrzy on June 21, 2011, 08:33:04 PM: i drew a late cow tag mf and it is in January and i am would like to fill it with my bow if possible but dose anyone know what the accessiblty is during that month
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Post by: HntnFsh on June 22, 2011, 12:45:57 AM: Walk in only
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Post by: dlaw on June 22, 2011, 02:33:54 PM: If its on the North its locked. They are cutting roads on some of the spurs that go up the 100 line getting ready to do some more logging. The gates will not be opened for any hunting season. Bring the bike and don't even worry about driving in. Good luck.