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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: sweetlou on October 31, 2011, 06:53:16 AM

Title: Busy?
Post by: sweetlou on October 31, 2011, 06:53:16 AM: I believe my dad and i are going to go to Minot Peak this year, however, this is my first time hunting there. and wondering if it gets pretty busy? were going to be there for four days so i'm thining we'll be there long enough to get some chances with a bull.

Thanks, lou
Title: Re: Busy?
Post by: boneaddict on October 31, 2011, 06:58:02 AM: Wow, I don't know where that is. Have fun!
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Post by: teanawayslayer on October 31, 2011, 07:09:50 AM: Quote from: boneaddict on October 31, 2011, 06:58:02 AM
Wow, I don't know where that is. Have fun!
I believe it is down south close to the doty, raymond area. Lots more people than elk
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Post by: boneaddict on October 31, 2011, 07:20:21 AM: That makes sense as I never go in that area of the state.
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Post by: sirmissalot on October 31, 2011, 07:24:22 AM: There are a lot of elk in that area, and a lot of people too. Haven't hunted it in a few years but there used to be some walk in areas I would find before opening morning and get there well before light. Good luck, next weekend is going to be packed everywhere all over the state, find a spot and hold tight and wait for the elk to come to you is probably your best bet.
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on October 31, 2011, 08:59:29 AM: i hunted it quite a bit this year and all the elk were holed up in the thick stuff...hopefully people will get them pushed around for you...i havent hunted it modern but id imagine there will be alot more people to get them movin...they werent moving around much in the daytime where i hunted.
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Post by: 400out on October 31, 2011, 09:13:20 AM: Quote from: boneaddict on October 31, 2011, 07:20:21 AM
That makes sense as I never go in that area of the state.
:chuckle: :chuckle: I hear they have monster mulies over there :chuckle:
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Post by: Wake1 on October 31, 2011, 09:47:45 AM: I have hunted the Minot Peak GMU for about 15 years for deer. Check the regs, Most of the unit is firearm restricted during elk season.
Title: Re: Busy?
Post by: sweetlou on November 01, 2011, 08:50:05 AM: no, i know where the restricted area is at. Were pretty far away from it, my friend killed his cat there last year so i think were safe haha.
Thanks for the info guys. I think we'll just go for it and sit tight and hope for the best.
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Post by: Encore 280 on November 01, 2011, 09:02:04 AM: Stop at Clark's if ya want a good hamburger and a chocolate shake. Jeeze they're good!!!
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Post by: sweetlou on November 01, 2011, 10:13:12 AM: oh man i know!! I stopped there over the summer after scouting in there and damn... it was good haha.
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Post by: Encore 280 on November 01, 2011, 11:34:32 AM: My huntin partners and I usually hunt N. River and either stay at the rv park/tavern down the road or the Monte Square Motel in Montesano and eat at Clarks then can't hunt after that cuz we're too damn stuffed!!! Good luck huntin down there.
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Post by: sweetlou on November 01, 2011, 01:00:22 PM: haha yeah its great food.
Thanks a lot! you too!
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Post by: doyourtime89 on November 01, 2011, 01:26:24 PM: been a few years since I have hunted there, but there was a lot of hunters back then
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Post by: Encore 280 on November 01, 2011, 02:29:31 PM: I've been doing the muzzy hunt down there for the last few years, no success but always see elk. Lottsa front stuffers down there. I can just imagine what it's like during modern.This year I'm doing modern but drew a cow tag for the Margaret so I don't think I'll be headed down that way. Gonna miss chow'n down at Clarks. Spose I could make a day trip down there just so I could have a chocolate shake. :drool:
Title: Re: Busy?
Post by: hunter360 on November 01, 2011, 02:37:57 PM: Quote from: sirmissalot on October 31, 2011, 07:24:22 AM
There are a lot of elk in that area, and a lot of people too. Haven't hunted it in a few years but there used to be some walk in areas I would find before opening morning and get there well before light. Good luck, next weekend is going to be packed everywhere all over the state, find a spot and hold tight and wait for the elk to come to you is probably your best bet.

"next weekend is going to be packed everywhere all over the state"
Not in the Olympic Unit where I will be :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Busy?
Post by: sweetlou on November 01, 2011, 07:38:37 PM: does anyone know where there is a close spot to camp? I don't believe we'll can camp inside the gates.
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Post by: Encore 280 on November 02, 2011, 06:56:43 AM: There's an RV park just south of Clarks on 101 in Artic. They have camper and trailer spaces. Tavern there too. That's the only place I know of.