Post by: Yeti on July 21, 2008, 08:53:23 PM
Thanks
Post by: huntnphool on July 21, 2008, 09:03:47 PM
Post by: Curly on July 21, 2008, 09:07:50 PM
Also, check out the WDFW website for statistics that might help you decide where the best units might be. http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/harvest/2006/db/elk_region5_archery.php (http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/harvest/2006/db/elk_region5_archery.php)
Another valuable tool, besides this forum, is the WDFW's gohunt website: https://fortress.wa.gov/dfw/gohunt/gohuntJSP/startup.jsp (https://fortress.wa.gov/dfw/gohunt/gohuntJSP/startup.jsp)
Post by: EastWaViking on July 22, 2008, 11:09:40 AM
Post by: robodad on July 22, 2008, 11:11:37 AM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 22, 2008, 11:31:35 AM
If you are good at statistics, get them on the WA fish and game website and look through them for success rates and such by units. That'll get you pointed in the right direction.
Post by: Yeti on July 22, 2008, 12:25:54 PM
Post by: DeKuma on July 22, 2008, 12:39:15 PM
Welcome to the site!
I am going for archery for the first time this year for elk, but have hunted them with rifle. Let me know if I can help out in any way.
I am planning on starting the season in the Winston unit I think...........
Post by: Head-shot on July 22, 2008, 11:45:09 PM
Post by: clemons14e on July 23, 2008, 12:07:32 AM
Post by: TeacherMan on July 23, 2008, 07:46:25 AM
Post by: tmike on July 23, 2008, 08:29:51 AM
Post by: JoeE on July 24, 2008, 03:06:44 AM
Post by: BowShooter on July 24, 2008, 07:53:34 AM
I noticed at least a couple of Sherman creek outfitters pictures were of bucks that had nothing to do with their outfit. Honesty is one of the best indicators of a quality outfitter. :twocents:
Post by: BowShooter on July 24, 2008, 10:05:00 AM
What about this deer? I saw this in a magazine and he never mentioned Sherman Creek. The guy that shot this buck posted something on www.awesomeantlers.com that said that it was self-guided. I don't know who to believe (you or him) so I will leave it at that. Maybe you could clarify it?
Post by: MountainWalk on July 24, 2008, 02:55:46 PM
Post by: Machias on July 24, 2008, 03:26:35 PM
Post by: BowShooter on July 24, 2008, 04:36:01 PM
Yeah, I guess. But the way the guy described the hunt, it didn't sound like it. Maybe they can explain it better... It is just one deer and one elk, so they may have a good reason? :dunno:
Post by: Machias on July 24, 2008, 09:52:37 PM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 24, 2008, 10:47:44 PM
Post by: huntnphool on July 25, 2008, 12:44:36 AM
You need to post more and not worry about the jokers on the site, there are a load of us that love your posts. Thanks again for your insight and posts...............................rf
Post by: BowShooter on July 25, 2008, 07:23:22 AM
I guess I am kind of biased. I had a friend e-mail sherman creek about a year ago about a hunt. They took almost two weeks to get back to him and left him a one sentence message stating they were full.
>:(
Post by: bucklucky on July 25, 2008, 08:30:02 AM
Post by: Ridgerunner on July 25, 2008, 08:39:02 AM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 25, 2008, 09:43:53 AM
Just remember this guy has a business. When you open your mouth you can hurt a guy's livelihood. If you have issues with him or his pictures then private message the guy. I wouldn't want my dirty laundry posted around on the internet. That's what makes this site so good as we pride ourselves on not having this garbage on Huntwa. Just give the guy a bit of respect. It's not like he kicked your dog or something. He delayed in sending your friend an email. That's got you all bent? I've done it before. Do you want to get bent on me too?
I don't want to feel like I'm having to defend a guy, but it just seems really odd and struck me wrong that you are pushing this. Let's let it end.
Lastly, your thread got jacked, sorry John.
Post by: bucklucky on July 25, 2008, 09:54:30 AM
Post by: M_ray on July 25, 2008, 10:44:03 AM
Post by: M_ray on July 25, 2008, 10:49:27 AM
Here's a link to my very first post and some elk hunting info!
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,2213.0.html
Post by: bucklucky on July 25, 2008, 10:54:32 AM
Post by: M_ray on July 25, 2008, 11:29:58 AM
Post by: bucklucky on July 25, 2008, 12:26:39 PM
Post by: Curly on July 25, 2008, 01:17:23 PM
I agree with Pope on this one :)
+1
I felt the same way too. I'm glad you wrote what you did, Pope. I could not have said it as well, but I was thinking about typing something.
Post by: andrew_12gauge on July 25, 2008, 07:49:17 PM
Post by: M_ray on July 26, 2008, 12:15:32 AM
Post by: Wea300mag on July 26, 2008, 02:10:57 PM
It sounds like he didn't actually guide him on this hunt, but helped him out from time to time, so they thought it appropriate to show this buck on their site as if he was on one of their guided hunts. :bdid:
I guess I am kind of biased. I had a friend e-mail sherman creek about a year ago about a hunt. They took almost two weeks to get back to him and left him a one sentence message stating they were full.
>:(
What a zipper head!!! I think you have this site confused with MM.
Post by: MountainWalk on July 27, 2008, 11:27:29 PM
Post by: scudmaster on July 28, 2008, 12:55:54 AM
Seems to me Bowshooter was asking for clarification about pictures on the SC site. He backed off from the accusatory language on the second post. After hearing the story and seeing the pics, they seem a bit misleading as there is no description on the site about their origin or relation to SC.
If they are not described as not being from guided hunts, the natural assumption is that they are. If the Black Diamond elk is not even on land they guide on, this would make me wonder, without a explanation, as to why it is there. Bowshooter has obviously done his homework as he was able to recognize the photos from other publications. Full disclosure by outfitter would seem to prevent this problem. A short caption under each photo would sufice.
I know there is more to this with personal histories involved, but being new to the site and not having the history you all do with outfitter or BowShooter, seems like you are all jumping on BowShooter for an honest question and observation because of a personal bias towards outfitter.
This is just from an outsiders perspective of course.
Post by: Ray on July 28, 2008, 04:12:36 PM
There tends to be an emerging group of usernames which become registered only for people to make critical attacks or otherwise bring a potentially negative spotlight on another person here without all the facts being hashed out. These folks often times change thier user profile (the email field) and then never re-validate their username. I think if you're going to be that critical about someone and then try to change your contact name and later do not validate your email; instead you might be the user or person which appears to be less than open.
Post by: Yeti on July 28, 2008, 11:28:41 PM
My goal is a self guided hunt, with a successful bow shot.
Are Roosevelt smaller than Rocky Mountain elk?
Post by: billythekidrock on July 29, 2008, 06:17:01 AM
So, I am learning the lingo. Sounds like if I want to learn to hunt elk, go after the spikes or cows and do it at least once. Then go after the big bull (branch elk?) in the lower swampy areas? Unless I choose to go out of state.
My goal is a self guided hunt, with a successful bow shot.
Are Roosevelt smaller than Rocky Mountain elk?
Yes, get a couple hunts under your belt and take the first legal animal you can.
Post by: Curly on July 29, 2008, 07:20:46 AM
Post by: Yeti on July 29, 2008, 08:49:08 PM
Also am I boning in the field or just quartering and taking the straps, neck and tenderloin? How much freezer space should I need?
Do I need a hunting partner or can I do it on my own and not spoil meat?
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 29, 2008, 08:51:29 PM
Post by: M_ray on July 29, 2008, 11:04:23 PM
Post by: bucklucky on July 29, 2008, 11:16:30 PM
4 + trips and a partner is a smart choice especially in the early season so you'll be sure to save the meat!
Sounds like you just volunteered to help pack mine out this year :chuckle:
Post by: M_ray on July 29, 2008, 11:29:44 PM
4 + trips and a partner is a smart choice especially in the early season so you'll be sure to save the meat!
Sounds like you just volunteered to help pack mine out this year :chuckle:
Ok may as well? ... I'll use it as training for Huntnphool & Ridgerunner's moose!
Post by: bucklucky on July 30, 2008, 07:44:10 AM