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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Falcon on July 15, 2008, 09:10:54 PM

Title: MATHENY BULL HUNT
Post by: Falcon on July 15, 2008, 09:10:54 PM: I drew a rifle tag with 11 points as a second choice behind the Quinault thinking with it would be a real fluke if I drew it.

Well, as luck would have, I drew it. I am thrilled because I think it will be a unit for big rosies during the first 10 days of Oct. I know it is steep and deep. I want a nice bull, and I am willing do what it takes to get a decent shot at one.

Has anyone out there drawn this tag in the last 2 years, or have any stories to share about this unit?

Thanks,

Bryan
Title: Re: MATHENY BULL HUNT
Post by: bearmanric on July 15, 2008, 09:40:40 PM: it's were i bear and elk hunt. matheny creek the end of it. 2140 over to Higley's peak. matheny Ridge. that's were i see elk. there will be indian's there to. they only road hunt. Rick
Title: Re: MATHENY BULL HUNT
Post by: ICEMAN on July 15, 2008, 10:40:52 PM: Hunted Matheny for years until the tribes were given half of the GMU back in a court decision....After that, the area really seemed to go down hill, havent been back in years..... good luck.

We hunted South of the Sams, FR 2180 and 2170. Be careful not to stray into the Park, they will bust ya'...
Title: Re: MATHENY BULL HUNT
Post by: sagerat on July 16, 2008, 07:29:44 PM: Man, wish I could help you. I don't know the area but Did apply there this year. I think I've got 11 or 12 points now. Good luck on nailing a good one, those big Rosie's are awesome!
Title: Re: MATHENY BULL HUNT
Post by: billythekidrock on July 16, 2008, 07:42:52 PM: Rick and Ice are right. There are some good bulls in there near the park, but there are no cuts to hunt. It is thicker then thick that is for sure. Give me a few days and I will get you some road numbers of places that I have seen elk.
Title: Re: MATHENY BULL HUNT
Post by: actionshooter on July 16, 2008, 08:00:09 PM: I have hunted if for archery, gotts to get in the brush, but they are there.
Title: Re: MATHENY BULL HUNT
Post by: Falcon on July 17, 2008, 09:18:16 AM: Guys,

Thanks for the info.

I have my work cut out for me, but I will hit it hard ! I am ready to do some bush wacking !!!!
Title: Re: MATHENY BULL HUNT
Post by: bearmanric on July 17, 2008, 01:03:03 PM: I might be there in two week's for bear and cougar calling. or eastern Washington get's crowded opening weekend. there has been a bull raking tree's on the 2140 last few year's. they shot a bull last year in the same Hole. i hope it wasnt him. alway's elk there. i call cougar there. nice old graded's to get into. if killbilly and Billy are up that way i might go for sure. i'll keep my eye's peeled for elk activity. Rick
Title: Re: MATHENY BULL HUNT
Post by: Houndhunter on July 17, 2008, 03:00:47 PM: ya i think killbilly is really familar with that area