Post by: Spd68ford on October 12, 2011, 03:19:41 PM
Post by: True Sportsman on October 12, 2011, 03:57:16 PM
Post by: AKBowman on October 12, 2011, 05:01:35 PM
Post by: CplRaines on October 12, 2011, 05:05:19 PM
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Post by: ICEMAN on October 12, 2011, 05:22:27 PM
From Kent, you are within range of many great elk hunting areas. Do some research or somebody is going to suggest you try Island county.
Post by: runamuk on October 12, 2011, 05:23:35 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on October 12, 2011, 07:33:10 PM
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LOL!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: bankwalker on October 12, 2011, 07:41:54 PM
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Now that right there was pure comedy gold. :chuckle:
Post by: seth30 on October 12, 2011, 07:48:14 PM
If you are so uninterested in it....why go? Wow.dang it ICEMAN dont tell everyone that we have elk in Island county. 8)
From Kent, you are within range of many great elk hunting areas. Do some research or somebody is going to suggest you try Island county.
Post by: seth30 on October 12, 2011, 07:50:37 PM
Post by: Maximus4252626 on October 12, 2011, 11:21:35 PM
Post by: Spd68ford on October 13, 2011, 06:44:21 AM
Post by: runamuk on October 13, 2011, 07:02:17 AM
So I got stuck purchasing an elk tag this year since they dont have the Deer-Bear-Cougar combo anymore. Kinda bummed about that. But now that I have the damn thing I am interested in using but I have it for modern firearm and on the westside should not have specified that info till I did some research. But I am pretty sure I cant switch so oh well. So my question to all of you is. Is there any decent elk hunting on the west side with modern firearm within an hour or hour and a half of kent wa I know that limits me quite a bit but I need something since there isnt much in the area that I hunt. Any info would be appreciated thank you
I think a big part of it was the wording above....some of us dont get to elk hunt this season and would give anything to be stuck with a tag, so when you worded it that way you really came off kinda like you didnt care about it so why should we :dunno: plus the crowd here is always a little rough on the new guy especially on the main forum....and for some reason the elk are even more heavily guarded and coveted than the other critters....
and you are in reach of good elk areas but elk take some research and leg work....
Post by: Spd68ford on October 13, 2011, 07:12:28 AM
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on October 13, 2011, 07:39:22 AM
Post by: Yelm hunter on October 13, 2011, 08:38:39 AM
You know some of the people in Washington are MILITARY that just moved here and they wanna try and get out there and hunt but they don't know the area cause they are serving our country...
SO G** D***** stand up and help someone out once in awhile if they are asking for help ... DON'T MAKE FUN OF THEM!! Like I said what if that was YOU?
Post by: Spd68ford on October 13, 2011, 10:02:50 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 13, 2011, 10:04:48 AM
So I got stuck purchasing an elk tag this year since they dont have the Deer-Bear-Cougar combo anymore. Kinda bummed about that. But now that I have the damn thing I am interested in using but I have it for modern firearm and on the westside should not have specified that info till I did some research. But I am pretty sure I cant switch so oh well. So my question to all of you is. Is there any decent elk hunting on the west side with modern firearm within an hour or hour and a half of kent wa I know that limits me quite a bit but I need something since there isnt much in the area that I hunt. Any info would be appreciated thank you
Taken from the 2011 regs, this deer,bear cougar combo, they still sell! :dunno: :dunno:
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Deer + Elk $69.20 $674.00 $35.60 $35.60
Deer + Bear + Cougar $57.20 $554.00 $29.60 $29.60
Elk + Bear + Cougar $57.20 $554.00 $29.60 $29.60
Deer $45.20 $434.00 $23.60 $23.60
Elk $45.20 $434.00 $23.60 $23.60
Bear + Cougar $26.00 $242.00 $14.00 $14.00
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Post by: Spd68ford on October 13, 2011, 10:16:44 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 13, 2011, 10:21:21 AM
Post by: WapitiChaser on October 13, 2011, 10:41:46 AM
Don'tcha know you need a thousand posts here to even get a reply???? PM me with your general area and I'll suggest a few areas. :tup:
Post by: oneshotkill on October 13, 2011, 12:22:21 PM
Seriously! Island county has been my big bull honey hole for years. It was kept nice and quiet until now! UghhhhIf you are so uninterested in it....why go? Wow.dang it ICEMAN dont tell everyone that we have elk in Island county. 8)
From Kent, you are within range of many great elk hunting areas. Do some research or somebody is going to suggest you try Island county.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 13, 2011, 01:19:11 PM
Post by: Spd68ford on October 13, 2011, 01:32:02 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 13, 2011, 01:35:44 PM
Post by: runamuk on October 13, 2011, 01:39:55 PM
man you guys are so original using the same joke over and over and over again I guess its time to find another forumits a rough time of year these guys are all suffering from wanna be in the woods killing chit right now fever.....a sense of humor is very useful around this place at all times of the year
being a girl I am rather good at dealing with mood swings and all :chuckle:
take what you can use and lose the rest........my master told me that really good advice for many areas in life :)
Post by: bobcat on October 13, 2011, 01:42:00 PM
washington - hunters.com
I think you'll enjoy yourself over there.
Post by: Yelm hunter on October 13, 2011, 01:45:28 PM
You know some of the people in Washington are MILITARY that just moved here and they wanna try and get out there and hunt but they don't know the area cause they are serving our country...
SO G** D***** stand up and help someone out once in awhile if they are asking for help ... DON'T MAKE FUN OF THEM!! Like I said what if that was YOU?
REMEMBER TO WAVE WHEN YOU PASS ANOTHER HUNTER!!
Post by: MIKEXRAY on October 13, 2011, 01:46:11 PM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on October 13, 2011, 01:53:52 PM
Post by: bobcat on October 13, 2011, 01:56:34 PM
Post by: Spd68ford on October 13, 2011, 02:00:05 PM
Post by: dblakney on October 14, 2011, 09:46:53 AM
Post by: bullcanyon on October 14, 2011, 10:19:22 AM
Look at a map. Find areas with a lack of roads. North and south facing sloaps. Hike in and look for sign. Wouldn't ya rather find it on your own? Much more rewarding. Kinda like tying your own fly.
Post by: Spd68ford on October 14, 2011, 11:33:46 AM
Post by: bullcanyon on October 14, 2011, 11:56:32 AM
Follow the advice in my first post and you will find elk. It isn't as hard as you are thinking.
Looking forward to seeing pics of your bull.
Post by: Spd68ford on October 14, 2011, 12:16:34 PM
Post by: dblakney on October 14, 2011, 02:03:07 PM
Post by: runamuk on October 14, 2011, 02:50:05 PM
well your in luck I dont know anyone named bobby or a timmy so im in luck. lol just kidding no I will take what advice I can and use it with out a doubt. For a specific question I have a family member with property near elma which is right next to capitol forrest if I remember correctly would that be a descent area to give a try. I also believe its in gmu 666 deschutes and thats any elk. So any thoughts. From what I have heard about it its not to goodmost of the capitol forest is in 663 which is 3pt....and yes there are elk near elma and in the capitol but like the blacktails they go silent and dark when the season opens or in the case of some elk the stand around on private ground thumbing their noses at the pumpkins driving by :bash: my learning curve has been slow..... but bugs now fear me even no other animals do :dunno:
Post by: Spd68ford on October 14, 2011, 02:53:31 PM
Post by: Cylvertip on October 14, 2011, 02:57:37 PM
Yes I totally AGREE.... Some of the people on here are such AS*****S!! And if I was the moderater I would totally kick you off this website cause you are probably the same ones that are roadhunting that don't EVER WAVE... I mean come on put your hand up and give a friendly wave when you pass another hunter on the road... GIVE SOME RESPECT!! How would you feel if you were the one that wanted some SIMPLE INFO on were to go elk hunting or if you EVEN KNEW WERE TO GO?
You know some of the people in Washington are MILITARY that just moved here and they wanna try and get out there and hunt but they don't know the area cause they are serving our country...
SO G** D***** stand up and help someone out once in awhile if they are asking for help ... DON'T MAKE FUN OF THEM!! Like I said what if that was YOU?
REMEMBER TO WAVE WHEN YOU PASS ANOTHER HUNTER!!
Here we go with crankiness and YELLING again... :stirthepot:
Post by: Spd68ford on October 14, 2011, 03:07:08 PM
Post by: dblakney on October 14, 2011, 05:21:53 PM
most of the capitol forest is in 663 which is 3pt....and yes there are elk near elma and in the capitol but like the blacktails they go silent and dark when the season opens or in the case of some elk the stand around on private ground thumbing their noses at the pumpkins driving by :bash: my learning curve has been slow..... but bugs now fear me even no other animals do :dunno:
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True about 663 Runamuk, I was referring to 666 assuming that he knew someone with property that had Elk on it. And you are spot on, they go dark! Like they vaporize or something... As I have never seen a single Elk in Capital in all my years hunting during the season. Seen Sign, but no living examples...
Post by: runamuk on October 14, 2011, 05:59:33 PM
most of the capitol forest is in 663 which is 3pt....and yes there are elk near elma and in the capitol but like the blacktails they go silent and dark when the season opens or in the case of some elk the stand around on private ground thumbing their noses at the pumpkins driving by :bash: my learning curve has been slow..... but bugs now fear me even no other animals do :dunno:
True about 663 Runamuk, I was referring to 666 assuming that he knew someone with property that had Elk on it. And you are spot on, they go dark! Like they vaporize or something... As I have never seen a single Elk in Capital in all my years hunting during the season. Seen Sign, but no living examples...
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I knew you were referring to "hell" unit I have researched it and decided not to try as much fun as it would have been to shoot my first elk in hell :chuckle: :chuckle: he mentioned elma and capitol forest which when I lived in elma in the capitol forest we were in 663.... and same deal lots of elk sign nada elk to be seen during season just like the deer they went all vampire
Post by: Rooster1981 on October 14, 2011, 09:51:55 PM
I sent ya a pm, good luck hunting.
Post by: dblakney on October 14, 2011, 11:06:34 PM
Post by: sixty4nhalf on October 16, 2011, 02:21:00 PM
and you are in reach of good elk areas but elk take some research and leg work....
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I agree with you Runamuck :tup:, Even though I have never tagged an elk in Washington, doesn't mean that I don't give it my all! But this year watch out I think it's my lucky year, I am taking the whole modern elk season off from work, live in my camper and beat the heck out of the brush! Even if it means that I will be hunting solo for more than 75% of the time, I will be out there! Being in my "Field of choice", there are some years (more often than none) that I can't enjoy hunting in the woods. (being stuck on the ocean 1/2 a world away can suck at times). So if I am state side, I am in the woods. My (soon to be) 6 year old asked me what I was going to be for Halloween, and I told her that I was going to be an Elk hunter. :chuckle:
Post by: Charlie on October 18, 2011, 11:47:07 AM
Post by: noobshooter on October 19, 2011, 01:48:51 AM
If you are so uninterested in it....why go? Wow.
From Kent, you are within range of many great elk hunting areas. Do some research or somebody is going to suggest you try Island county.
^^^That's some funny stuff!!^^^
Post by: krism83 on October 21, 2011, 02:35:47 PM
Side note, good luck to everyone going out this year.