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Title: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: heavy hauler on December 23, 2011, 04:58:34 PM: in 2012 i will have 14 points. i think i am going to try to hunt elk in the blues. anyone else going to draw a good tag in WA next year?
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: coachcw on December 23, 2011, 05:10:40 PM: what tag archery or riffle ? seems to me like alot of those bulls get broke up. I know what tag im putting in for and its mid state . good luck on your draw.
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: shooter581 on December 23, 2011, 05:41:35 PM: I'm hoping 13 points will get me a Peaches Ridge tag
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Post by: rosscrazyelk on December 23, 2011, 05:42:20 PM: Quote from: coachcw on December 23, 2011, 05:10:40 PM
what tag archery or riffle ? seems to me like alot of those bulls get broke up. I know what tag im putting in for and its mid state . good luck on your draw.

Not if I beat you to it. LOL
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: 400out on December 23, 2011, 05:42:54 PM: Quote from: coachcw on December 23, 2011, 05:10:40 PM
what tag archery or riffle ? seems to me like alot of those bulls get broke up. I know what tag im putting in for and its mid state . good luck on your draw.
:yeah: take that advice and run with it! :tup: :twocents:
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: 400out on December 23, 2011, 05:43:51 PM: Quote from: rosscrazyelk on December 23, 2011, 05:42:20 PM
Quote from: coachcw on December 23, 2011, 05:10:40 PM
what tag archery or riffle ? seems to me like alot of those bulls get broke up. I know what tag im putting in for and its mid state . good luck on your draw.

Not if I beat you to it. LOL
:dunno: don't you have a spike to find :dunno: :chuckle:
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: rosscrazyelk on December 23, 2011, 05:45:26 PM: Quote from: 400out on December 23, 2011, 05:43:51 PM
Quote from: rosscrazyelk on December 23, 2011, 05:42:20 PM
Quote from: coachcw on December 23, 2011, 05:10:40 PM
what tag archery or riffle ? seems to me like alot of those bulls get broke up. I know what tag im putting in for and its mid state . good luck on your draw.

Not if I beat you to it. LOL
:dunno: don't you have a spike to find :dunno: :chuckle:

Only if I don't get drawn..
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: bobcat on December 23, 2011, 06:20:17 PM: I'm going to try for the multi-season elk tag and if I get it, I'll apply for an eastside quality bull archery hunt. With five points I may have a fair chance. I've only got one point for the multi-season tag so I probably won't get it. In that case, I've decided I'm going to buy a westside archery tag, and probably will only apply for points in all three elk categories.
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: Bob33 on December 23, 2011, 06:27:33 PM: I think Ill hunt westside poachers next year. If I bag one I may get ten points so I might actually draw a quality elk tag before I die :chuckle:
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: benhuntin on December 23, 2011, 06:30:03 PM: I'll take the teanaway bull tag again next year and be satisfied :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: trophyhunt on December 23, 2011, 06:40:49 PM: Quote from: benhuntin on December 23, 2011, 06:30:03 PM
I'll take the teanaway bull tag again next year and be satisfied :chuckle: :chuckle:
again?? Where's the pic and story from this year??? I will also be putting in for multi elk and if I don't get drawn it will be west side archery or muzzy for me. 17 points for elk but only 1 for multi so it will probably be wet side for me.
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: JimmyHoffa on December 23, 2011, 06:43:45 PM: putting in for multi yet again. Next would be wetside modern, with wetside SP applications.
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: benhuntin on December 23, 2011, 06:44:01 PM: Quote from: trophyhunt on December 23, 2011, 06:40:49 PM
Quote from: benhuntin on December 23, 2011, 06:30:03 PM
I'll take the teanaway bull tag again next year and be satisfied :chuckle: :chuckle:
again?? Where's the pic and story from this year??? I will also be putting in for multi elk and if I don't get drawn it will be west side archery or muzzy for me. 17 points for elk but only 1 for multi so it will probably be wet side for me.
here is a pic there is a topic in elk hunting that says "My best bull"
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: trophyhunt on December 23, 2011, 06:56:14 PM: holy crap, nice bull man. I've got to go and check out your story now, wow. I must have missed that one. nice job.
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: coachcw on December 23, 2011, 07:12:05 PM: you got a good chance with a point for multi season bobcat . I would give a nut for a bull tag in a certin unit next year . 400out dont worry your blue's are safe :)
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: colockumelk on December 23, 2011, 08:43:19 PM: :yeah:

I hear ya coach. I have 7 points so probably not gonna happen. Although topping your bull from 2010 is gonna be tough. Not sure where else I will put in for.
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on December 23, 2011, 10:24:20 PM: We will have to wait untill they make there decision on the east west crap before i could tell you what my plans are. But for S&G's i think i will apply for an east side permit. Probably ML. I have 14 points for elk so there is always a chance.
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: DoubleJ on December 23, 2011, 10:32:21 PM: I don't have time or money to scout anywhere else other than the 3 spots I hit (And one of those was given to me on a silver platter) so I will once again not be wasting money on special tags.
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: shoot-em-dead on December 23, 2011, 10:42:55 PM: My plans for 2012 are just to hunt like a mad fool and get an elk. No special apps for the last two years due to no money but hopefully that will change in 2012.
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: coachcw on December 23, 2011, 11:13:46 PM: hey clock not my bull from this year my buddys , but we were stride for stride all season most fun a guy could have ! i'm better than a giude i'm free except for an ocasional dinner .
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: colockumelk on December 24, 2011, 06:20:54 AM: Quote from: coachcw on December 23, 2011, 11:13:46 PM
hey clock not my bull from this year my buddys , but we were stride for stride all season most fun a guy could have ! i'm better than a giude i'm free except for an ocasional dinner .

No I meant from 2009 when you drew the archery tag in GMU 3**. That thing was a stud. It would be tough for you to top that one. So if I draw the ******** tag you'll guide me :chuckle:
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: rtspring on December 24, 2011, 06:35:19 AM: Going back to GETSUM ELKCAMP. To do what we do best "kill elk".

I will draw the peaches ridge tag.......

RTSPRING
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: Camp David on December 24, 2011, 06:50:39 AM: Points only. Don't see that I'll be anywhere near Wa state fall/winter 2012.
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Post by: grundy53 on December 24, 2011, 07:04:26 AM: Chasing elk in my usual spot.
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Post by: Antlershed on December 24, 2011, 09:54:57 AM: Hopefully using my 15 points in either the Quality or Bull Category to draw an eastside tag :dunno:
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on December 24, 2011, 10:33:36 AM: Quote from: heavy hauler on December 23, 2011, 04:58:34 PM
in 2012 i will have 14 points. i think i am going to try to hunt elk in the blues. anyone else going to draw a good tag in WA next year?

Will this be your first time in the blues? I'd go for the watershed or a wilderness tag! Have fun ; )
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: PolarBear on December 24, 2011, 10:35:29 AM: I might just have to throw my 40 points at a Nutsack archery bull tag. ;) :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: 400out on December 24, 2011, 10:53:38 AM: Quote from: coachcw on December 23, 2011, 07:12:05 PM
you got a good chance with a point for multi season bobcat . I would give a nut for a bull tag in a certin unit next year . 400out dont worry your blue's are safe :)
:chuckle: I doubt it but thanks :chuckle: It won't be big bulls for me I'm sure so It's spike season again :drool: Now if someone can get me rosscrazyelk plate number so i don't follow the wrong rig I would much appriciate it :brew: :chuckle:
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: NoBark on December 24, 2011, 02:10:21 PM: Back to '0' on quality elk, and waiting to see what changes may be coming our way. Alaska caribou on the list for this year, so not expecting to be in the washington woods quite as much as usual. :chuckle:
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: PolarBear on December 24, 2011, 02:17:45 PM: Speaking of AK caribou. I was talking to my cousin in Copper Center the other day and he is begging me to come up for a caribou, moose, bear and dall sheep hunt. I won't be able to do it in 2012 but 2013 I've gotta make it happen. No guide fees, free lodging, hunting right from camp, use of boats and bush planes as well as pack horses is an awesome incentive! I think I just peed a little just thinking about it! :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: bobcat on December 24, 2011, 02:29:59 PM: Quote from: PolarBear on December 24, 2011, 02:17:45 PM
Speaking of AK caribou. I was talking to my cousin in Copper Center the other day and he is begging me to come up for a caribou, moose, bear and dall sheep hunt. I won't be able to do it in 2012 but 2013 I've gotta make it happen. No guide fees, free lodging, hunting right from camp, use of boats and bush planes as well as pack horses is an awesome incentive! I think I just peed a little just thinking about it! :IBCOOL:

Let me know if you need company! :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: PolarBear on December 24, 2011, 02:34:53 PM: Will do! Maybe you and Bone could join me on an Alaskan killing spree! :chuckle: Plus, he lives on the Copper river and fishes off of his deck.
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: grundy53 on December 24, 2011, 02:39:46 PM: Hell, I will pay everyone's airfare to go on that trip.
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on December 24, 2011, 02:49:56 PM: my kid still has a Jan. coweeman tag ... I seriously need to go :yeah:
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: heavy hauler on December 24, 2011, 07:21:32 PM: i still plan on hunting for a cow in Jan.but thats not really the elk hunt for 2012 im talking about. dang polar bear , how many people did you catch poaching? 40 points? you have got to be about 24 points more than the max
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: PolarBear on December 24, 2011, 07:47:27 PM: Oh, a few! :chuckle:
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Post by: 50CalJim on December 24, 2011, 08:23:14 PM: I wouldn't put in for the Nook tag because that Bucklucky guy shot the last one. :sry:
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: PolarBear on December 24, 2011, 08:26:49 PM: I know better than that. My buddy's wife had the tag and couldn't get close enough to a couple of bulls that are bigger than Charlie's. They are still up there if the tribe hasn't gotten them.
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: 50CalJim on December 24, 2011, 08:31:03 PM: Well hopefully they were they able to tag out on a smaller Bull?
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on December 24, 2011, 08:39:40 PM: Quote from: PolarBear on December 24, 2011, 08:26:49 PM
I know better than that. My buddy's wife had the tag and couldn't get close enough to a couple of bulls that are bigger than Charlie's. They are still up there if the tribe hasn't gotten them.
I seriously can not believe they did not get one with a rifle .. I never heard back from them ...do you know if the other lady got one ...I think she was from up north !! It will be a couple years now before we see some monsters in the sack !!
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: bentley30-06 on December 24, 2011, 09:02:06 PM: 2012 will consist of me spending most of m money in gas and food, a few frustrating opportunities that are blown by other hunters interupting my stock, and probably breaking and/or losing a few of my expensive pieces of archery equipment, getting harassed by the wardens, a flat tire, dehydration, lack of hygiene, and sitting on this forum to see who had luck, because im sure if i stay in this state it wont happen to me.
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: igotbigbulls on December 24, 2011, 09:06:46 PM: colockumelk
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Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
« Reply #20 on: Today at 06:20:54 AM »QuoteQuote from: coachcw on Yesterday at 11:13:46 PM
hey clock not my bull from this year my buddys , but we were stride for stride all season most fun a guy could have ! i'm better than a giude i'm free except for an ocasional dinner .

No I meant from 2009 when you drew the archery tag in GMU 3**. That thing was a stud. It would be tough for you to top that one. Report to mo So if I draw the ******** tag you'll guide me

colockumelk, stay out of the blues! no elk here! :chuckle:
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: buglebuster on December 24, 2011, 09:07:13 PM: I'll just buy my ghost point, and hunt either wetside muzzy or archery. I won't know what until the guy at bi-mart asks me and my answer will be whatever pops out first. That's if o dont draw multiseason, then its some eastside muzzy and archery hunts in local areas.
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: Tony on December 24, 2011, 09:28:24 PM: I'll be shooting my first bull after i draw a Peaches ridge .
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Post by: colockumelk on December 24, 2011, 09:32:56 PM: Quote from: igotbigbulls on December 24, 2011, 09:06:46 PM
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Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
« Reply #20 on: Today at 06:20:54 AM »QuoteQuote from: coachcw on Yesterday at 11:13:46 PM
hey clock not my bull from this year my buddys , but we were stride for stride all season most fun a guy could have ! i'm better than a giude i'm free except for an ocasional dinner .

No I meant from 2009 when you drew the archery tag in GMU 3**. That thing was a stud. It would be tough for you to top that one. Report to mo So if I draw the ******** tag you'll guide me

colockumelk, stay out of the blues! no elk here! :chuckle:

:chuckle: In 2009 or 2010 he shot an absolute stud in one of the 300 Series GMUs. He should post the pick again. It was nice. Which if he doesn't guide me for free I will tell everyone where it was . :chuckle:
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: norsepeak on December 24, 2011, 09:36:43 PM: got three archery deer hunts for next fall, so probably an elk point for me, but my wife will draw an archery bull tag this year.
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: PolarBear on December 24, 2011, 10:32:16 PM: Quote from: BOWHUNTER45 on December 24, 2011, 08:39:40 PM
Quote from: PolarBear on December 24, 2011, 08:26:49 PM
I know better than that. My buddy's wife had the tag and couldn't get close enough to a couple of bulls that are bigger than Charlie's. They are still up there if the tribe hasn't gotten them.
I seriously can not believe they did not get one with a rifle .. I never heard back from them ...do you know if the other lady got one ...I think she was from up north !! It will be a couple years now before we see some monsters in the sack !!
No idea if the other lady got one or not. They kind of ran out of steam after a few wweekend trips. Long story.
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: Bean Counter on December 24, 2011, 11:44:17 PM: If I don't get drawn in Arizona or New Mexico for elk (low odds), then my next hope is in Utah near where the Spider Bull was killed. If that doesn't work out, I suppose I'll come back to WA as a non resident and just buy a tag :rolleyes:
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: Angus on December 25, 2011, 02:14:05 PM: After 3 years of striking out on the multi-season elk tag, 2012 is going to be my year. If hell does actually freeze over and I get drawn I plan on spending a considerable amount of time on the other side of the mountains whether I get drawn for a "quality" or "any bull" tag or not. Been stuck hunting W Wa for 10-12 years and need to get back to my roots!
Really looking forward to dialing in the new muzzy Santa brought me, come on multi-season tag. Not ready to give up the bow just yet!
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: Rainstorm Hunter on December 25, 2011, 02:45:13 PM: I plan to hunt the coastal foothills for elk next year. If I can manage to draw a quality tag for St. Helens then I will go there.
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: huntnnw on December 25, 2011, 09:51:05 PM: wa muzzy tag..will apply for Blues muzzy tag and hunt ID elk..Wy point
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: Instinct on December 26, 2011, 10:41:00 AM: Thow some cash into the ghost points pot for quality elk/multi season then spend my time chaseing cows where i go. School got me not able to take time off to get a full hunt in except for the weekends. But atleast it is a 1yr program.
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: Maverick on December 26, 2011, 11:24:55 AM: ill be archery hunting for the first time. im very excited! have yet to take an elk so i should start off doing it right!
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Post by: TheHunt on December 26, 2011, 12:40:07 PM: The last few years I have put only in for points out of state so this year I have money. So I will put in for tags for Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and looking at Montana.

So I am hoping to get a good tag.

I do not have many points in Washington so who knows.
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: hunter-4-life on December 26, 2011, 02:12:42 PM: Quote from: huntnnw on December 25, 2011, 09:51:05 PM
wa muzzy tag..will apply for Blues muzzy tag and hunt ID elk..Wy point
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I was planning the same. I think you and I apply for the same blues muzzy tag
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: colockumelk on December 26, 2011, 02:23:57 PM: Forgot. To add my plans. Hopefully will draw an archery tag somewhere on the eastside in a GMU that doesn't have a general season in it and will kill a bull above 300". . If not I will draw a cow tag in tjhe Colockum and will kill a cow opening day. If not I will kill another true spike in the Colockum. If none of this happens its because I'm still in CW doing training. :bash:
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: Bridger on December 26, 2011, 03:10:18 PM: applying to MT. Have not hunted elk in WA the last 2 years.Their is no muzzle season where I like to hunt so I will take my money out of state.
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: Kowsrule30 on December 26, 2011, 07:11:45 PM: I've got 3 or 4 points for elk..... Apply for my usual tags and not hold my breath.... I have better chance with deer tags!!!
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: Mr Mykiss on December 28, 2011, 09:37:49 AM: Burned all of my quality points last year, and my antlerless points. I'm hunting archery outta state so I'm thinking about just putting in for rifle tags on a "bull" hunt...
Title: Re: 2012 washington elk hunt plans
Post by: D-Rock425 on December 29, 2011, 07:42:17 AM: I will be hopefully helping my old man fill a bull tag on the eastside this year then I'll go kill my own.