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Title: Nooksack. ML
Post by: bench beast on June 22, 2019, 08:24:27 PM
My son drew Nooksack muzzle loader tag. We have talked to a few people about the unit. We are both pretty stoked about the hunt. Anyone who wants to share any info about the hunt. I'm willing to listen.  We plan on hitting it hard during the early season for bugling bulls in the high country. Looking forward to screaming bulls.
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: X-Force on June 22, 2019, 10:00:16 PM
I recommend calling and talking with the wdfw biologists. They will give you lots of good info.

There are elk on NF, DNR, Private even in the wilderness. It’s a hunt where you can make it as easy or as hard as you want.
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: Dan-o on June 22, 2019, 11:10:18 PM
Congrats!

Hope you and the boy have a blast.
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: bench beast on June 25, 2019, 06:49:16 PM
I want to thank the guys for the info. Keep Er Coming!
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: baker5150 on June 25, 2019, 07:13:23 PM
PM sent
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: 3nails on June 25, 2019, 08:10:05 PM
 Of the 3 seasons the ML is by far the best for the Nooksack. Do you have a Weyerhaeuser permit?
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: bench beast on June 25, 2019, 09:14:40 PM
Of the 3 seasons the ML is by far the best for the Nooksack. Do you have a Weyerhaeuser permit?
No Weyco permit
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on June 25, 2019, 10:34:30 PM
When I had it I bought the Weyco walk in permit. If they still have it it's worth getting. One permit holder in the area was the only company  I had. I did run into a gentleman scouting for his muzzy tag and he said he had called Weyco after the draw and they hooked him up with a drive in permit. Not sure if that's standard or he was lucky, or he was telling me a line.


Be prepared to cover alot of country if looking for top end bull, and don't overlook any leads. I  hunted very little in areas we hunted hard for my partners tag 2 years prior to my hunt. I can tell you the biggest bull I saw showed up where I never expected to see a bull of that caliber, and I had a brush with what  im pretty safe to say was the  governor bulll from this year on my hunt.  I never expected to see a bull that rivaled him, but he showed up and was like no westside elk I have ever laid eyes on. I wish I could say it was a fun hunt, but for me it wasn't. It was good, but the most mentally frustrating elk hunt ever. Hopefully it's better with a bit better weapon and season timing! Good luck!
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: bench beast on July 19, 2019, 08:30:25 PM
Looking for more info on good camping spots.
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: Cultusman on July 21, 2019, 07:44:43 PM

  If you are still looking for a camping spot I own some RV property on the Skagit river west of Concrete. It is a dry camp with a covered fire pit and the access is behind 2 locked gates.
 PM me if your interested.
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: X-Force on August 20, 2019, 11:57:49 PM
Looking for more info on good camping spots.

Depending on where you are hunting brandy lake or cowboy camp (Medford rd) both have camping spots in the unit.
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: bench beast on September 24, 2019, 06:44:07 AM
The weather has sucked,  Bulls are silent.  We have passed several small bulls.  Haven't seen a big one yet. Still not lowering standards but that may happen.
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: h2ofowlr on September 24, 2019, 07:01:23 AM
It's interesting that your the 3rd person from the Vancouver, SW Washington area that has drawn the Nooksack tag this season.  I have 19 points and still can't seem to draw it and I live right here. :dunno:
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: ELKBURGER on September 24, 2019, 07:08:14 AM
The weather has sucked,  Bulls are silent.  We have passed several small bulls.  Haven't seen a big one yet. Still not lowering standards but that may happen.
I just saw a pic of a beautiful 6x6 a friend got with his bow. I don't have permission to post it, but keep at it, you know what that unit holds. Good luck!
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: elkrack on September 24, 2019, 09:11:01 AM
Hunting can change in a split second keep at it!  :tup:
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: Rainier core on September 24, 2019, 01:44:47 PM
Probably passed 20 bulls on my archery hunt. Only saw 1 over 300 in 12 days. Had him at 95 till he was shot by a rifle from a vehicle. Bunch of rag 5 and 6s. They were vocal early and late the last few days of the hunt. Especially up high.
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: RB on September 24, 2019, 02:24:39 PM
It's interesting that your the 3rd person from the Vancouver, SW Washington area that has drawn the Nooksack tag this season.  I have 19 points and still can't seem to draw it and I live right here. :dunno:


 :yeah:
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: JakeLand on September 25, 2019, 08:24:12 PM
There’s good bulls in there ! You just gotta get in deep and steep
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: Bigshooter on September 25, 2019, 08:55:52 PM
It's interesting that your the 3rd person from the Vancouver, SW Washington area that has drawn the Nooksack tag this season.  I have 19 points and still can't seem to draw it and I live right here. :dunno:

I don't think the draw takes where you live into consideration.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: Muleycrazy01 on September 27, 2019, 04:19:02 PM
It's interesting that your the 3rd person from the Vancouver, SW Washington area that has drawn the Nooksack tag this season.  I have 19 points and still can't seem to draw it and I live right here. :dunno:

Hmm interesting isn’t it, I have 19 or 20 and live here aswell but can’t draw it for the life of me hah
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: bkaech on September 27, 2019, 08:27:04 PM
There’s good bulls in there ! You just gotta get in deep and steep

Nope, all the good bulls are gone. You guys with 19 points might as well stop putting in for this tag.

...actually, steep and deep is a good way to get a big one, or just get lucky.
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: bench beast on September 28, 2019, 08:35:29 PM
Hunt was successful.  Thanks everyone for information. Called this Bull into 18 yards.
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: HillHound on September 28, 2019, 08:41:36 PM
Great job. That’s an awesome bull. Lots of character
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: Mfowl on September 28, 2019, 08:55:29 PM
Congrats! Thats awesome!
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: jmscon on September 28, 2019, 09:13:54 PM
Dandy bull, awesome job!
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: gee_unit360 on September 28, 2019, 09:16:15 PM
Hunt was successful.  Thanks everyone for information. Called this Bull into 18 yards.

Did you shoot a bull in Lewis River last year?
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: Bucks2Ducks on September 28, 2019, 09:17:45 PM
Awesome bull!
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: BA Mongor on September 28, 2019, 09:47:27 PM
Nice Bull !
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: JakeLand on September 28, 2019, 10:42:18 PM
Great bull and great job !!
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: X-Force on September 28, 2019, 11:49:09 PM
Nice work
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: HntnFsh on September 29, 2019, 05:41:52 AM
Great bull! Congrats!
Title: Re: Nooksack. ML
Post by: bkaech on October 02, 2019, 08:57:03 PM
Yep, that’s a nooksack bull, I love it.
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