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Early archery elk around Naselle.
« on: April 13, 2014, 12:14:22 PM »
Got a good buddy who doesn't hunt that just bought 10 acres in Naselle and he said it borders the Weyerhauser property.  Was wondering what the elk hunting was like down there and if it would be worth checking out?  I know there are elk down there.....

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Re: Early archery elk around Naselle.
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2014, 01:15:51 PM »
Shhhh!!!!!!

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Re: Early archery elk around Naselle.
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2014, 03:45:45 PM »
NO ELK THERE !!
actually most property down there is Hancock...
I have been hunting the area for a while now, planning on several trips to area this summer.
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Re: Early archery elk around Naselle.
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2014, 05:08:15 PM »
Yep... NO ELK... Just lots and lots of people.. Been out there a couple of times ..

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Re: Early archery elk around Naselle.
« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2014, 05:21:49 PM »
I'd be all over it. Best week of elk hunting I've ever had was when I was 16 and everything was still weyco down there. That week beats out even my best weeks of elk hunting here in MT. Good luck.

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Re: Early archery elk around Naselle.
« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2014, 06:31:12 PM »
Better get down there and check it out....some bruisers come out of that country
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Re: Early archery elk around Naselle.
« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2014, 07:06:04 PM »
Can someone draw me a map?  I've been looking for a new spot.

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Re: Early archery elk around Naselle.
« Reply #7 on: April 13, 2014, 08:02:01 PM »
Sure.  It just right over the next ridge :chuckle:.  I am in a toss up between a couple areas and then my buddy called me today and threw another wrench in my game plan...

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Re: Early archery elk around Naselle.
« Reply #8 on: April 13, 2014, 08:04:50 PM »
lots and lots of people..  ..

+1.  some of the logging roads are like freeways

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Re: Early archery elk around Naselle.
« Reply #9 on: April 14, 2014, 08:04:00 AM »
lots and lots of people..  ..

+1.  some of the logging roads are like freeways

If there on the roads there not in the brush...better for you  :tup:
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Re: Early archery elk around Naselle.
« Reply #10 on: April 14, 2014, 04:26:34 PM »
It definately has changed since Weyerhauser owned the area, used to be pretty crowded during the first week on state land while WH was closed for fire danger, then thin out when the gates opened.
Now with most gates closed all season by Hancock, allowing walk in, more vehicles parked at gates, but most only hunt a few (one-two) miles in, and drive all over state land.
Every clearcut has a truck parked at landing, but the elk take to the trees...
not hard to find a place to be alone, park the vehicle and explore...
Use other hunters to your advantage, the elk can hide in a pocket and stay there unless someone bumps them, then travel to another "hidey hole"
Find travel routes in open road areas, sit and wait..
If you like calling for them (like I do) get at least a mile from gate before daylight and hunt all day.
I average 4-5+ miles to get into vocal animals, but you need wheels (or really good friends) to get an animal out.
I dream of a big bull, but as I get further in, I pray for a calf  :chuckle:
The locker in town closed last year, so meat care is important, the closest cold storage is near South Bend, so sticking an arrow in an animal late in the day, far back from the gate will require extra effort.
Good news is, closed gates restrict "Native Harvest" but most animals that do get harvested are on private property, by friends and family of landowners.
It is nice to see a herd of elk that is hanging near town, but "No Tresspassing" signs are the norm.
Most other guys access roads that take them behind private property, but they seldom actually go further.
Apple piles will get lots of bear activity, so baiting is not really an option.
It is near the coast, so salt by itself is not a draw, but mineral (selenium) does seem to attract them during the spring...
The main thing I have learned is any major drainage will hold a herd, you just have to find them.
Success rates are reflective of private property harvest, and late season, so consider that although harvest reports might show a 10%-15% success rate, a lot of those are shot from someones kitchen window (locals dont "hunt") Plus I have heard that they do open the gates for modern, they have been closed every time I have been in area.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the last 6 seasons down there, and had several close encounters, but only one dead animal, the brush is thick, visibility is limited, and when you are within feet of a herd, you sometimes cannot pick out the legal animal (lots of small bulls)
Still a great time, if you plan on scouting this summer PM me and we might figure out a "ride share"
P.S. Do you have a Mtn. Bike ?
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Re: Early archery elk around Naselle.
« Reply #11 on: April 14, 2014, 05:07:45 PM »
Wow that was a lot of info.  Thanks for that.  Yes I do have a mountain bike and I am in the works of finding out where exactly I will be hunting.  One nice thing is it is cow or 3 point or better in 672-3.  I just need to find out where the guy lives and google map it and see if it would be a good access point. I will get ahold of you for sure if I go scouting and we could meet up and ride down together.

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Re: Early archery elk around Naselle.
« Reply #12 on: April 28, 2014, 10:17:24 AM »
It definately has changed since Weyerhauser owned the area, used to be pretty crowded during the first week on state land while WH was closed for fire danger, then thin out when the gates opened.
Now with most gates closed all season by Hancock, allowing walk in, more vehicles parked at gates, but most only hunt a few (one-two) miles in, and drive all over state land.
Every clearcut has a truck parked at landing, but the elk take to the trees...
not hard to find a place to be alone, park the vehicle and explore...
Use other hunters to your advantage, the elk can hide in a pocket and stay there unless someone bumps them, then travel to another "hidey hole"
Find travel routes in open road areas, sit and wait..
If you like calling for them (like I do) get at least a mile from gate before daylight and hunt all day.
I average 4-5+ miles to get into vocal animals, but you need wheels (or really good friends) to get an animal out.
I dream of a big bull, but as I get further in, I pray for a calf  :chuckle:
The locker in town closed last year, so meat care is important, the closest cold storage is near South Bend, so sticking an arrow in an animal late in the day, far back from the gate will require extra effort.
Good news is, closed gates restrict "Native Harvest" but most animals that do get harvested are on private property, by friends and family of landowners.
It is nice to see a herd of elk that is hanging near town, but "No Tresspassing" signs are the norm.
Most other guys access roads that take them behind private property, but they seldom actually go further.
Apple piles will get lots of bear activity, so baiting is not really an option.
It is near the coast, so salt by itself is not a draw, but mineral (selenium) does seem to attract them during the spring...
The main thing I have learned is any major drainage will hold a herd, you just have to find them.
Success rates are reflective of private property harvest, and late season, so consider that although harvest reports might show a 10%-15% success rate, a lot of those are shot from someones kitchen window (locals dont "hunt") Plus I have heard that they do open the gates for modern, they have been closed every time I have been in area.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the last 6 seasons down there, and had several close encounters, but only one dead animal, the brush is thick, visibility is limited, and when you are within feet of a herd, you sometimes cannot pick out the legal animal (lots of small bulls)
Still a great time, if you plan on scouting this summer PM me and we might figure out a "ride share"
P.S. Do you have a Mtn. Bike ?

Are you talking about the Liquor store locker that the little old lady opens up for us hunters?  It was open last year.... she used to charge us 8 bucks a day to hold everything... just make sure its tag properly .. Game wardens like to stop by....


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Re: Early archery elk around Naselle.
« Reply #13 on: April 29, 2014, 02:46:40 PM »
Don't believe it, the 2007 storm pushed all the elk across the Columbia River into Oregon, hasn't been an elk in the area since.  Honest ;)

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Re: Early archery elk around Naselle.
« Reply #14 on: May 01, 2014, 12:52:55 PM »
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Are you talking about the Liquor store locker that the little old lady opens up for us hunters?  It was open last year.... she used to charge us 8 bucks a day to hold everything... just make sure its tag properly .. Game wardens like to stop by....

Lost their State contract, Was told it sold, not sure if new owner was still going to do that, it was closed when I went to say " :hello:"  waiting for new liquor store, but not even sure about that with the groc store right there...
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