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Title: QUESTION? 12pts goin for quaility and bull tags this year
Post by: RightPlace-RightTime on March 14, 2012, 03:17:34 AM

For the Bull Tag, what would you put in for? Gmu 340 or 346? 

I know both areas.  Take in consideration the amount of people/roads/and 346rd closures.
Just trying to figure out Choice 1 and Choice 2. 

Nice to hear your opinions and comments on this subject.

Title: Re: QUESTION? 12pts goin for quaility and bull tags this year
Post by: steelnducks on March 14, 2012, 07:46:14 PM

Its really personal preference and knowlege of the area. I went up to 340 and saw a really nice bull last year, but you will probalby see more people then elk. If you aren't in a hurry to get drawn I would put in for Colockum you have to best chance to shoot a monster and having an amazing hunt.

Title: Re: QUESTION? 12pts goin for quaility and bull tags this year
Post by: adamR on March 14, 2012, 08:03:23 PM

Both of these units have nice bulls but in general rifle season I probably wouldn't hunt either.  I would consider Cowiche or Nile.

Title: Re: QUESTION? 12pts goin for quaility and bull tags this year
Post by: rtspring on March 14, 2012, 08:06:06 PM

346, would be my choice.  But then again I know the area really well.....

If you draw it, shoot me a pm.

Title: Re: QUESTION? 12pts goin for quaility and bull tags this year
Post by: adamR on March 14, 2012, 08:08:46 PM

I guess I should specify... for the bull permits I would go cowiche or nile.  The quality permit I would definately put in for Little Naches.

Title: Re: QUESTION? 12pts goin for quaility and bull tags this year
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 14, 2012, 08:10:12 PM

I have only spent a littl amount of time in those areas. I like both units and some dandy bulls get shot in both each year. If you know one better then the other I would stick with.

Title: Re: QUESTION? 12pts goin for quaility and bull tags this year
Post by: RightPlace-RightTime on March 14, 2012, 09:58:27 PM

Thanks for the input.  I always get excited for the draw.  One of these years Illl get my tag.

Title: Re: QUESTION? 12pts goin for quaility and bull tags this year
Post by: vandeman17 on March 14, 2012, 10:03:46 PM

Depends on the weapon. I really like 340 but also would go with the unit that I know the best.

Title: Re: QUESTION? 12pts goin for quaility and bull tags this year
Post by: RightPlace-RightTime on March 14, 2012, 10:08:35 PM

Well. started to bow hunt.  Got my first deer last year and a new bow this year. Got the 2011 destroyer 350.

Since I have all those points.  Im fond of using my rifle for the tag. If I dont get drawn, Im hoping for the multi season to fall back on.

Title: Re: QUESTION? 12pts goin for quaility and bull tags this year
Post by: coachcw on March 15, 2012, 07:17:45 AM

I don't think that you have a better chance at a big bull in the clockum than 340 . I looked at a ton of clockum bulls last year and remember in the last couple of years a couple of real good bulls came outta 340. your best chance for a big bull if your willing to work hard would be 346.

Title: Re: QUESTION? 12pts goin for quaility and bull tags this year
Post by: PlateauNDN on March 15, 2012, 08:46:19 AM

That's a tough call to make because they're both good units. :dunno:  340 had some nice bulls get pulled out last year and I believe it was norsepeak who posted a video of a nice bull he called in this past season in the little naches???  Either way good luck and keep us posted.

Title: Re: QUESTION? 12pts goin for quaility and bull tags this year
Post by: Antlershed on March 15, 2012, 12:28:06 PM

Im trying to decide the same thing. I have 15 points in the bull category and will be applying for rifle this year. Observatory and Peaches Ridge are my top two choices, just can't decide which order. I have spent time in both areas when I was living in Ellensburg. Might have to flip a coin  :chuckle:

Title: Re: QUESTION? 12pts goin for quaility and bull tags this year
Post by: RightPlace-RightTime on March 15, 2012, 03:31:32 PM

well,  good luck to us on the draw  :)

Title: Re: QUESTION? 12pts goin for quaility and bull tags this year
Post by: jjdavis2222 on March 15, 2012, 03:39:49 PM

I'd put in for ghost points for anther 5 years. Maybe then you might have enought to get drawn!  :chuckle:

Title: Re: QUESTION? 12pts goin for quaility and bull tags this year
Post by: RightPlace-RightTime on March 15, 2012, 03:51:24 PM

This is my year  :drool: lol

Title: Re: QUESTION? 12pts goin for quaility and bull tags this year
Post by: rtspring on March 15, 2012, 05:36:06 PM

Just a little info.

Last year I knew of one guy that drew the Little naches BULL TAG with 2 points and another two that drew it with 4.

sons a btchsss. :chuckle: :chuckle: