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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: one more on June 19, 2011, 09:07:39 PM

Title: Elk area 5029 Mid August, cow
Post by: one more on June 19, 2011, 09:07:39 PM: This area south and east of Toledo has a cow hunt probably because of complaints from farmers in the area about elk damaging their hay fields and hay left for cows.

In any case, I was drawn for this (wonderful) meat hunt and will be knocking on doors to get permission. There are also extensive logging areas there and some State land.

What type of habitat will the cows be hanging out in during mid August? High hills? North slopes? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. If you know of any doors I can knock on, please pm me. Thank you.
Diane
Title: Re: Elk area 5029 Mid August, cow
Post by: Bluesdude on June 20, 2011, 07:28:21 AM: PM me and I can help you out.
Title: Re: Elk area 5029 Mid August, cow
Post by: WSU on June 20, 2011, 08:22:28 AM: There are tons of elk on the weyerhauser property that is in that hunt area.
Title: Re: Elk area 5029 Mid August, cow
Post by: rangerstx2316 on June 20, 2011, 08:41:27 AM: scout down the cedar creek rd to the due rd and that general area. lots of elk in there. bring some good boots a lunch and go for a walk.
Title: Re: Elk area 5029 Mid August, cow
Post by: wormfood on June 20, 2011, 09:16:29 AM: How about 5049(ethel)? anyone have any advice? I have 3 landowners giving me permission already but they all have very small parcels.
Title: Re: Elk area 5029 Mid August, cow
Post by: Bluesdude on June 20, 2011, 03:59:30 PM: Yes, the 5049 elk move around ALOT and just because you see them in one spot before your hunt doesnt mean they will be there later. Thats been my experiance with that elk area.
Title: Re: Elk area 5029 Mid August, cow
Post by: HntnFsh on June 20, 2011, 05:42:01 PM: 5049 is a tuff 1. There are elk there but you never know where or when.Pretty scattered.
Title: Re: Elk area 5029 Mid August, cow
Post by: wormfood on June 20, 2011, 06:26:16 PM: tryin to get permission randomly throughout the unit. I heard it was somewhat of a tough place and really realized it when I looked at 2010 harvest report. 0 reported kills! I have the whole month of Aug. to try to find a cow and I am really workin on gettin thing lined up right now. Doesnt look like there will be many MH's hittin it hard in Aug figuring there were only 5 tags. If anyone has a heads up on MH friendly people I am all ears.
Title: Re: Elk area 5029 Mid August, cow
Post by: huntmando on June 20, 2011, 06:48:13 PM: I agree 5049 is tuff to scout, but in late july and august it will make it a little easier.
Remind me in a month and I'm pretty sure I can get you on a cow. :)
Title: Re: Elk area 5029 Mid August, cow
Post by: wormfood on June 20, 2011, 07:24:32 PM: thanks huntmando I will take ya up on that. I dont want to be blamed for thread jackin so please give this guy some more info on region 4.
Title: Re: Elk area 5029 Mid August, cow
Post by: HntnFsh on June 20, 2011, 07:37:43 PM: PM being sent.