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Blue Creek - GMU 154 Archery Bull Tag
« on: July 10, 2018, 10:59:33 AM »
I've drawn a Blue Creek archery bull tag, one of 8 this year.  I had permission lined up to hunt a big block of land within the unit prior to putting in for the tag and found out that a family member drew the same tag.  So family now comes first, which I total understand.  But it now has me scrambling for more land to hunt within the unit.  I've hunted in the Blues multiple years but haven't hunted Blue Creek.  I'm planning to scout this weekend and next weekend to drive the boundaries and see the country.  I've been studying topo maps, gis parcel maps and wdfw hunt access maps.  I do my homework and like I said had a block of great elk land lined up before even considering to put in for this hunt.  I've been putting in for a quality elk tag for the last 13 years and now I've got one.  If anyone has any advice or insight about the unit or area, I would appreciate your feedback, please feel free to PM me or call me 360-907-2608.
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Re: Blue Creek - GMU 154 Archery Bull Tag
« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2018, 11:40:05 AM »
the landowner doesn't want to team? Separate the land? share info? Tough unit to get access in. Does the landowner have a good relationship with the neighbors?

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Re: Blue Creek - GMU 154 Archery Bull Tag
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2018, 10:23:56 AM »
the landowner doesn't want to team? Separate the land? share info? Tough unit to get access in. Does the landowner have a good relationship with the neighbors?
They have been very nice about it but until the family member is successful, I'm out of luck.  I'm working a lot of connections and hoping I'll get something locked up soon.  Many of the farmers and ranchers that own the lands within the unit are harvesting right now, so it's proven to be difficult to make the connections.  Heading over this weekend, hoping to meet some land owners face to face and come back with permission to hunt some land.

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Re: Blue Creek - GMU 154 Archery Bull Tag
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2018, 11:07:56 AM »
Hey, I think I talked to your partner who drew with you. Just wondering if you followed up on that lead him and I talked about. Its the property next to where you were headed. I'll be in town as well this weekend, let me know if you need help with anything.
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Re: Blue Creek - GMU 154 Archery Bull Tag
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2018, 11:57:10 AM »
We own a little there, let me know what you find and ask any questions after your first look.  If you are a good cab lizard, cdl truck driver, you probably have it made!!!

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Re: Blue Creek - GMU 154 Archery Bull Tag
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2018, 01:47:12 PM »
Hey, I think I talked to your partner who drew with you. Just wondering if you followed up on that lead him and I talked about. Its the property next to where you were headed. I'll be in town as well this weekend, let me know if you need help with anything.
Sent you a PM.  Thanks

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Re: Blue Creek - GMU 154 Archery Bull Tag
« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2018, 01:50:57 PM »
We own a little there, let me know what you find and ask any questions after your first look.  If you are a good cab lizard, cdl truck driver, you probably have it made!!!
Sent you a PM. Thanks.

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Re: Blue Creek - GMU 154 Archery Bull Tag
« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2018, 07:05:22 AM »
Scouting report?

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Re: Blue Creek - GMU 154 Archery Bull Tag
« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2018, 05:12:56 PM »
Scouting report?
Sent you a PM.  Thanks

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Re: Blue Creek - GMU 154 Archery Bull Tag
« Reply #9 on: July 16, 2018, 06:20:21 PM »
I sent you a PM on some options that I know of.
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Re: Blue Creek - GMU 154 Archery Bull Tag
« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2018, 06:34:33 PM »
I sent you a PM on some options that I know of.
Thanks for the information, much appreciated.  PM sent back.

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Re: Blue Creek - GMU 154 Archery Bull Tag
« Reply #11 on: July 23, 2018, 12:53:56 PM »
I sent you a PM on some options that I know of.
Sent you a PM. Thanks,

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Re: Blue Creek - GMU 154 Archery Bull Tag
« Reply #12 on: July 25, 2018, 12:00:28 PM »
Curious....in regards to WDFW "Hunt by Written Permission", have you guys found that you've been able to get permission to hunt these types of properties or is it just those landowner's friends and family that get to hunt?  I've called on many of these within Blue Creek unit and have yet to get permission but I can't even get any callbacks.  I know it's harvest time and the farmers are crazy busy and dealing with hunting access is at the bottom of their list right now....guess just trying to determine if I should continue to try or if it's not going to happen no matter what.  Also think having a "360" phone number is not helping get calls answered or returned.

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Re: Blue Creek - GMU 154 Archery Bull Tag
« Reply #13 on: July 25, 2018, 12:26:25 PM »
509 numbers don't get permission either.
Program is a fraud and abused to get some kick back
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Re: Blue Creek - GMU 154 Archery Bull Tag
« Reply #14 on: July 31, 2018, 04:11:48 PM »
Curious....in regards to WDFW "Hunt by Written Permission", have you guys found that you've been able to get permission to hunt these types of properties or is it just those landowner's friends and family that get to hunt?  I've called on many of these within Blue Creek unit and have yet to get permission but I can't even get any callbacks.  I know it's harvest time and the farmers are crazy busy and dealing with hunting access is at the bottom of their list right now....guess just trying to determine if I should continue to try or if it's not going to happen no matter what.  Also think having a "360" phone number is not helping get calls answered or returned.

Did get one call back....was told not worth my time as there will be no elk on the property during my season.....makes a guy wonder.....

 


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