Post by: conwaydave on November 03, 2011, 07:19:57 PM
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Post by: Maximus4252626 on November 03, 2011, 07:40:53 PM
I have only seen a small number of elk in and around the Steptoe area when I have hunted in and around the GMU. It is usually fairly weather dependent. The elk are there year round, but the population and success rate goes up if the area gets heavy snow. I would mabe take a look at the far eastside of Steptoe on the border of Idaho. I have a spent a fair amount of time hunting there, and the GMU will get elk migrating over from Idaho and out of the Blue Mtn.s
Cheney is a great area for elk year round, because they elk move in and out of the Turnbull Wildlife Conservation Area. The issue is land access. I spent some time hunting all around the area, but access can be tuff. There are some areas open to the public, which you may be able to take advantage of.
I would stay away from north central eastern wa, unless you know where a specific herd are located. My family owns a hunting and fishing resort up near Tonasket. The elk are there, but it seems very spoty. I don't know all the GMU open that well thou.
Post by: Maximus4252626 on November 03, 2011, 07:44:09 PM
There aren't any decent areas open on the eastside for late muzzleloader. With that tag, you need to focus only on the early season. Save your money and wait till next year is my advice.
Agreed...you are pretty much trying to make a dollar out of 15 cents in these areas.
Post by: fair-chase on November 03, 2011, 08:42:57 PM
I took a look at the open GMU's. I am not sure if you are forced to hunt either western or eastern WA, but assuming you can only hunt the eastside; I would take a look at GMU 373, 379, or specifically 381. I have seen alot of guys on this forum speak well about these areas. They have posted some nice pic's as well. I have never hunted there, but I have heard nothing but good things.
I have only seen a small number of elk in and around the Steptoe area when I have hunted in and around the GMU. It is usually fairly weather dependent. The elk are there year round, but the population and success rate goes up if the area gets heavy snow. I would mabe take a look at the far eastside of Steptoe on the border of Idaho. I have a spent a fair amount of time hunting there, and the GMU will get elk migrating over from Idaho and out of the Blue Mtn.s
Cheney is a great area for elk year round, because they elk move in and out of the Turnbull Wildlife Conservation Area. The issue is land access. I spent some time hunting all around the area, but access can be tuff. There are some areas open to the public, which you may be able to take advantage of.
I would stay away from north central eastern wa, unless you know where a specific herd are located. My family owns a hunting and fishing resort up near Tonasket. The elk are there, but it seems very spoty. I don't know all the GMU open that well thou.
I agree with Maximus on everything except the bold portion. These units are by far some of the worst for elk hunting. Yes there are a few elk roaming around but a guy could spend years in these units and never lay eyes on one. Horrible, horrible place to hunt elk. I wouldn't feel right sending a guy to hunt elk here.
Post by: jbeaumont21 on November 03, 2011, 09:21:55 PM
Post by: Maximus4252626 on November 03, 2011, 10:49:22 PM
Leaving early tommorow to go hunt the wet side NEMAH 673 for modern firearm elk. Got on a few herd bulls in the last month scouting. Seen a few earlier this morning while scouting. Well see if I cant get my old man a nice bull or maybe even myself one.
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Post by: trophyhunt on November 10, 2014, 04:46:02 PM
There aren't any decent units open for late muzzleloader. If you want to hunt late muzzleloader you need a west side tag.that what I figured, this is an old post so I was just checking to see if anything has changed. I would love to hunt the west but no multi tag and I keep puting in for the blues!!
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on November 10, 2014, 04:46:36 PM
Yup, no real good options for muzzy hunters on the ES for late season. Not sure why the WDFW keeps :pee: on the muzzy hunters.. Used to be some good seasons.That how I feel about the westside ..I have 150 head everyday looking at me in the face and they will not let us hunt them ...They need to go back to college and learn how to do some animal management :yeah: Heck they are getting hit by cars like flies ..Guess it will take someone to get killed before they get the point :dunno: :bdid: