Post by: blacktailcrzy on December 17, 2011, 02:58:02 PM
Post by: Recurve on December 17, 2011, 03:21:41 PM
Post by: blacktailcrzy on December 17, 2011, 03:49:55 PM
Post by: medic6 on December 17, 2011, 03:52:16 PM
Post by: blacktailcrzy on December 17, 2011, 04:01:25 PM
You wont need to scout to fill that tag, trust me :twocents:
thats what i have heard but with 200 :yike: tags given out i am kinda thinking its going to be a mad house.
Post by: Recurve on December 17, 2011, 04:37:03 PM
Post by: SI Eagle on December 17, 2011, 04:43:43 PM
That sounds like all the cow tag holders in the regular season who had never been there and couldn't fill their tags.
Post by: blacktailcrzy on December 17, 2011, 06:00:39 PM
Post by: dr.derek on December 17, 2011, 06:23:14 PM
Post by: gotcha on December 17, 2011, 07:21:05 PM
Post by: scree on December 17, 2011, 07:47:50 PM
Post by: funkster on December 17, 2011, 11:07:14 PM
I would hit the cuts in the early morning and then switch to the timber and reprod hunting durning the day. The elk are in there, just don't think it is going to be a easy hunt. Those elk have been running scared since sept.
Post by: blacktailcrzy on December 17, 2011, 11:27:41 PM
Post by: Yelm hunter on December 18, 2011, 01:36:26 AM
Post by: Recurve on December 18, 2011, 08:07:03 AM
Post by: SI Eagle on December 18, 2011, 08:56:37 AM
Post by: gotcha on December 18, 2011, 09:40:36 AM
Post by: dadada on December 18, 2011, 10:22:11 AM
Post by: gotcha on December 18, 2011, 10:32:11 AM
Post by: dadada on December 18, 2011, 10:39:14 AM
Post by: gotcha on December 18, 2011, 10:39:53 AM
Post by: Yelm hunter on December 18, 2011, 11:04:21 AM
Here is my prediction out of 200 tags I say only 50 get filled? Just a prediction. What do you think?
Mine and my Cousins will be 2 of them filled..... And thats true cause how many of these guys ended up getting a BULL during the regular season?
Post by: Little Chief on December 18, 2011, 11:56:29 AM
Post by: Recurve on December 18, 2011, 04:28:43 PM
Post by: HntnFsh on December 18, 2011, 05:49:55 PM
Post by: blacktailcrzy on December 19, 2011, 12:00:02 AM
Post by: Yelm hunter on December 19, 2011, 11:38:33 AM
ya people a sending some mixed signals here but i guess i will try to sneak away this week and do some scouting to be on the safe side
Let us know if you are able to access the tree farm. But last I heard from my cousin they were not allowing anyone up past the 3 mile marker on the 3000 rd and no one was allowed on the 19 mile rd. Until December 30th to set up camp for the January 1st hunt...
Post by: elkangel on December 19, 2011, 11:44:13 AM
Make sure you know were you are there is 300 acres of private property along SR 504 and the 2500 road ( eco park ) that does not allow hunting of any kind. It is posted, please respect the signs. And, like hunting, you will more than likely see elk on this property, But, Please Don't Shoot Them.
Thanks for reading this, good luck hunting.
Post by: bobcat on December 19, 2011, 11:53:06 AM
Just a Reminder,
Make sure you know were you are there is 300 acres of private property along SR 504 and the 2500 road ( eco park ) that does not allow hunting of any kind. It is posted, please respect the signs. And, like hunting, you will more than likely see elk on this property, But, Please Don't Shoot Them.
Thanks for reading this, good luck hunting.
That's way out of the Winston unit, by a couple of miles. If someone shoots an elk on that private property, they're going to have bigger problems than just a trespassing ticket, since they would be hunting in a closed unit (Margaret). I'd like to think that everyone with this elk permit will know the boundaries of the Winston unit better than that.
Post by: Yelm hunter on December 19, 2011, 12:33:13 PM
Exactaly thank you very much!! I know my bounderies and I know were I'm hunting at!! 520 is 520 and thats were my permit is good for!
Post by: MADMAX on December 19, 2011, 02:00:08 PM
Post by: finnman on December 25, 2011, 10:00:33 AM
I have her shooting a Browning A-bolt in .358 Win, loaded with 250 gr. Sierra Pro-Hunter bullets, it will be interesting to see how they perform.
Post by: finnman on December 25, 2011, 10:18:09 AM
Post by: jstamp on December 29, 2011, 05:23:31 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on December 29, 2011, 05:32:54 PM
Post by: jstamp on December 29, 2011, 05:52:37 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on December 29, 2011, 05:59:26 PM
Post by: Yelm hunter on December 29, 2011, 10:26:53 PM
Good Luck everyone and wish me luck too!!
Post by: bobcat on December 29, 2011, 10:38:37 PM
Post by: Yelm hunter on December 29, 2011, 10:42:10 PM
Post by: bobcat on December 29, 2011, 10:46:06 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on December 29, 2011, 10:53:55 PM
What if you're just down there to photograph elk? Or coyote hunt? Or bobcat hunt? Just doesn't sound right. You're sure it's not just for the Weyerhaeuser land? What exactly does the placard have written on it?
:yeah:
Post by: bobcat on December 29, 2011, 10:58:19 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on December 29, 2011, 11:03:05 PM
Post by: Yelm hunter on December 29, 2011, 11:05:25 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on December 29, 2011, 11:07:36 PM
Post by: Yelm hunter on December 29, 2011, 11:10:42 PM
What if you're just down there to photograph elk? Or coyote hunt? Or bobcat hunt? Just doesn't sound right. You're sure it's not just for the Weyerhaeuser land? What exactly does the placard have written on it?
January 1-16 ONLY Land Access 2012 Permit Winston (GMU) 520
Hunters signatur_______________
this decal allows for access within weyerhaeuser property only. placard must be displayed at all times in front windshield. for use during special permit elk hunt in GMU520 only. Permit holder is responsible for following all hunting regulation. please be respectful of weyerhaeuser property, equipment and land.
Any questions contact Dean Pyzik at 360-915-3475
Post by: bobcat on December 29, 2011, 11:13:11 PM
What if you're just down there to photograph elk? Or coyote hunt? Or bobcat hunt? Just doesn't sound right. You're sure it's not just for the Weyerhaeuser land? What exactly does the placard have written on it?
January 1-16 ONLY Land Access 2012 Permit Winston (GMU) 520
Hunters signatur_______________
this decal allows for access within weyerhaeuser property only. placard must be displayed at all times in front windshield. for use during special permit elk hunt in GMU520 only. Permit holder is responsible for following all hunting regulation. please be respectful of weyerhaeuser property, equipment and land.
Any questions contact Dean Pyzik at 360-915-3475
Ok, that's what I thought. It's only for Weyerhaeuser land. Which of course you will probably be on, because it makes up most of the Winston unit. But there is also quite a bit of state land.
Post by: bobcat on December 29, 2011, 11:14:53 PM
That's what I was asking the warden today... Cause my brother and my father are going with me. He said you could not carry a rifle in the 520 unit between January 1st and January 16th unless you were selected for the hunt... But you may carry a pistol for you own protection... I don't know why!! My dad and brother wanted to carry a rifle for coyote/bobcat too. But I'm going to call and get a 2nd opioion tomorrow for sure from another warden or staff just to be on the safe side.
That may be partly correct and partly incorrect. If cougar is not still open, then you should still be able to hunt coyotes and bobcats, but you'd have to use a rifle that was less than 24 caliber to be legal.
Post by: billythekidrock on December 30, 2011, 05:05:21 PM
my wife drew a tag, and we didn't get a packet. i called the number and got dean's voicemail. he's on vacation from dec 20 to jan 9. thanks a lot *censored*! manage a hunt and leave during most of it. as for needed this placard to hunt, you are full of it! i can assure you that the LCSO did not tell you that, and do i need the placard to hunt on my own property in the winston? you don't know what you're talking about. :twocents:
Correct. The Access Permit is for WeyCo land only. Plenty of private and state land to hunt without it.
Post by: elkfan2 on January 01, 2012, 08:18:56 PM
Post by: bloodhound on January 01, 2012, 09:03:50 PM
I got my packet in the mail today.... The elk have been running crazy since Sept.... But they have had a break since December 9th... You won't need to scout for this hunt. You may not even have to set up camp. I know I wont. Even though I'm going too. Were are you guys planning on camping at? It should be opening day and out with your cow by 12noon!! Good Luck and we'll see you around. I'll be in a Blue Chevy!
we are waiting!
Post by: bobcat on January 01, 2012, 09:07:18 PM
I got my packet in the mail today.... The elk have been running crazy since Sept.... But they have had a break since December 9th... You won't need to scout for this hunt. You may not even have to set up camp. I know I wont. Even though I'm going too. Were are you guys planning on camping at? It should be opening day and out with your cow by 12noon!! Good Luck and we'll see you around. I'll be in a Blue Chevy!
we are waiting!
Well Iceman got it done the first day. But I wonder if Yelm Hunter messed up his karma by talking about how easy it was going to be?
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on January 01, 2012, 09:19:46 PM
Post by: SI Eagle on January 01, 2012, 10:58:27 PM
Post by: kglacken on January 02, 2012, 01:18:07 AM
Hey Yelm Hunter, back on the 18th when you were saying how easy it would be I requested pictures before dark. It is now 11pm and still nothing. I thought you would have your elk by noon? (Your words not mine) :dunno::yeah: :chuckle: A guy I know hunted our honey hole we always hunt during late archery and saw 10 legal bulls and 0 cows today!!!! Why cant we ever have that problem when it is 3 pt or better?
Post by: huntergreg on January 02, 2012, 03:12:56 AM
Hey Yelm Hunter, back on the 18th when you were saying how easy it would be I requested pictures before dark. It is now 11pm and still nothing. I thought you would have your elk by noon? (Your words not mine) :dunno:
:chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: billythekidrock on January 02, 2012, 06:38:51 AM
I got my packet in the mail today.... The elk have been running crazy since Sept.... But they have had a break since December 9th... You won't need to scout for this hunt. You may not even have to set up camp. I know I wont. Even though I'm going too. Were are you guys planning on camping at? It should be opening day and out with your cow by 12noon!! Good Luck and we'll see you around. I'll be in a Blue Chevy!
we are waiting!
Well Iceman got it done the first day. But I wonder if Yelm Hunter messed up his karma by talking about how easy it was going to be?
:yeah: x2
Post by: blacktailcrzy on January 02, 2012, 08:01:36 AM
Post by: bloodhound on January 02, 2012, 09:37:45 AM
Post by: gotcha on January 02, 2012, 01:02:40 PM
Post by: Huntboy on January 02, 2012, 01:48:23 PM
Post by: SI Eagle on January 02, 2012, 06:45:01 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on January 02, 2012, 06:47:29 PM
Nice and warm and dry with the meat cooling... :peep:
Post by: elkfan2 on January 02, 2012, 10:37:31 PM
Post by: Yelm hunter on January 03, 2012, 05:58:58 PM
Please give me alittle bit to get it done!! I just got home....
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on January 03, 2012, 06:15:06 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on January 03, 2012, 06:18:55 PM
well thanks for the help every one i had my cow down a 8:00 opening morning and this thread really helped :IBCOOL:Very nice bud ..Congrats :tup: :tup:
Post by: kglacken on January 03, 2012, 06:36:31 PM
I got my ELK!!! DON'T WORRY GUYS!! DON'T GIVE ME *censored* And there will be a story and pictures of me, my brother and my dad!!Way to clutch up! Attaboy! :tup:
Please give me alittle bit to get it done!! I just got home....
Post by: Yelm hunter on January 03, 2012, 06:45:50 PM