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Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
« on: June 15, 2022, 09:06:52 AM »
Well with 5 or 6 points i drew the archery any bull tag for gmu 186, i thought i had changed it back to point saver but apparently not.... How seriously should i take this tag? i drew a great mule deer tag in nevada and really only have two weeks off this year.... any opinions on this? i was not expecting to draw anything in washington this year.
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Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2022, 09:08:25 AM »
I think you have the option to return tags this year and get your points back, maybe someone can confirm.  I don't know anything about that unit, so can't help you there.

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Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2022, 09:17:59 AM »
Take it serious dude. Big tough country could produce big results. Congrats
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Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2022, 10:10:33 AM »
Wow the access is tough in that area but I've always dreamed of getting in there and hiking around.  Would be amazing to see the country and if there are a couple big bulls or bucks hiding down there.   

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Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2022, 10:36:17 AM »
Take it serious dude. Big tough country could produce big results. Congrats

i know there is probably an opportunity at a decent bull, i wish i have time to take the whole season off, but a rifle mule deer hunt ive waited six years for will take the priority for my time off.
i have the gear, just got to get my butt in shape for that country. anyone have pictures of bulls from that unit?
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Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2022, 10:42:00 AM »
Yes.. I sent you a PM.. give me your # I can share pics info

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Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2022, 10:49:25 AM »
I drew the archery tag a few years ago, bull on the right.

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Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2022, 10:52:44 AM »
I drew the archery tag a few years ago, bull on the right.

That’s a stud. Did you horseback in? Was it a tough hunt?

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Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2022, 10:56:05 AM »
i recalulated my leave, i will be able to have 10 days to scout/hunt. so might be able to pull something off
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Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2022, 11:27:27 AM »
I've spent time in the 186 chasing birds. Access is adequate but requires a tremendous amount of vertical ascent from the roads. Never seen any quality bulls on the public pieces. Maybe the private lands hold a masher tucked away in a tiny fold of land out of sight.

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Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
« Reply #10 on: June 15, 2022, 11:48:57 AM »
I've spent time in the 186 chasing birds. Access is adequate but requires a tremendous amount of vertical ascent from the roads. Never seen any quality bulls on the public pieces. Maybe the private lands hold a masher tucked away in a tiny fold of land out of sight.

it would be my first bull with a bow so i would take whatever walked out... could be a good time chasing some solitude and peace.
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Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
« Reply #11 on: June 17, 2022, 07:18:50 AM »
I’ve hunted the Ronde a few times for deer. I had one trip where I was cow calling at a couple bulls on private only a few hundred yards away. I would think during September they would’ve come over to investigate. It is steep country but once you’re on top it’s easy getting around. Practice your longer shots and cow calling.

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Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
« Reply #12 on: July 12, 2022, 09:59:57 AM »
I had the tag last year. I had a great hunt, even though I didn't end up tagging a bull. I also had the issue of having drawn a tag in CO which overlapped with the GR tag. Bolsen was a great source of information. He was in contact with my son. If you have any questions or want some advice based on what I experienced, send me a message.

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Re: Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag
« Reply #13 on: October 06, 2022, 02:14:00 PM »
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