Anyone headed up to 21 or 30 this weekend? I spent a three days of my labor day weekend as well as a few overnight'ers scouting this summer up in 21/30 trying to fill my archery elk/rifle bear tag. I got to know the area and what questions I needed to ask the Warden when I got into cell reception again. I have never hunted these units but the draw was not friendly to me this year so Im an OTC/leftover chaser in 2018 haha
I made some good calls and some good contacts for locations to hunt when I got home, and plan to hunt em all weekend this weekend (Thurs night to Sunday) and next if I have a tag to fill. I learned (by calls and a little experience) the private land/public is hard to navigate through if you dont know what your doing so I got that squared away as well. The problem is my brother and buddy both bailed today. So......is anyone headed up for bear or elk this weekend? Im not suggesting we hunt or camp together but meet ups are always cool and Im willing to share some spots a few other buddies have harvested large bulls from, and a bear last year....Im also open to hearing other spots to check out!
Maybe my expectations of this hunt are too high....I was told the cow hunting here is really good and there are bears everywhere. Im first and foremost a meat gatherer but dont pass up a bull if the opportunity arises. I did see 8 elk the full day I hunted a few weekends back, 5 of them in bow range but couldn't close the deal. I didn't see a bear at all. Unfortunately with two under 2 at home and a mama who needs the help I cant spend the time I normally would during September seasons to fill my tags so I got my fingers crossed for this weekend! If your headed up there or have some friendly advice Im open ears.
Oh wait I didnt mention "not asking for your honey hole" or "didnt get my ass off the couch to scout so I hope one of your did to tell me your secrets". If you read my post hopefully this last tid bit got you to smile or chuckle!
I made some good calls and some good contacts for locations to hunt when I got home, and plan to hunt em all weekend this weekend (Thurs night to Sunday) and next if I have a tag to fill. I learned (by calls and a little experience) the private land/public is hard to navigate through if you dont know what your doing so I got that squared away as well. The problem is my brother and buddy both bailed today. So......is anyone headed up for bear or elk this weekend? Im not suggesting we hunt or camp together but meet ups are always cool and Im willing to share some spots a few other buddies have harvested large bulls from, and a bear last year....Im also open to hearing other spots to check out!
Maybe my expectations of this hunt are too high....I was told the cow hunting here is really good and there are bears everywhere. Im first and foremost a meat gatherer but dont pass up a bull if the opportunity arises. I did see 8 elk the full day I hunted a few weekends back, 5 of them in bow range but couldn't close the deal. I didn't see a bear at all. Unfortunately with two under 2 at home and a mama who needs the help I cant spend the time I normally would during September seasons to fill my tags so I got my fingers crossed for this weekend! If your headed up there or have some friendly advice Im open ears.
Oh wait I didnt mention "not asking for your honey hole" or "didnt get my ass off the couch to scout so I hope one of your did to tell me your secrets". If you read my post hopefully this last tid bit got you to smile or chuckle!
