Not looking for any help. anyone else draw 8 archery bull?

buglinst · Mar 14, 2022

Seems like a lot of tags this year. Looking forward to it. Time to start shooting!

creed · Mar 14, 2022

I drew it as a second choice.

Blank · Mar 14, 2022

Tried and missed out!

fin little · Mar 15, 2022

That's a hunt I keep wondering about. Good luck and keep us updated. I put in early rifle 8 with no chance in hell.?

creed · Mar 15, 2022

I had the same archery tag 4 years ago and killed a 326 bull. Lots of people but I found an out of the way tank and hunted that area. 8 has some very big bulls!

CactusPepper · Mar 16, 2022

It's a big unit and elk are spread from east to west. Stay high and there will be lots more action. There are big mature bulls in the lower country during the rut but they are few and far between. I wasted one season trying to locate them low. When I did get an opportunity is was a medium sized bull anyway. So I stay higher (above the 6,500 foot level). To me the biggest wildcard is what size bulls will you find? I've learned to make every opportunity count in unit 8.

buglinst · Mar 16, 2022

I got lucky with 4 pts. looking forward to September for sure.

Elkoholic87 · Mar 20, 2022

I love this unit. Going to try and find some sheds next weekend.

stealth_archer · Mar 21, 2022

Hunted it a number of times on the archery hunt. Personally I think there are too many tags in the unit give the size and the last hut I had (2015 or 2016) I really didn't find but one mature bull (prob 320 - 330 range).

The other issue with the unit is there are people everywhere. They used to go home after the holiday weekend and now they just stay there. So you have a lot of tags and a lot of people around.

Used to be one of my favorite units, but I won't be putting in there anytime soon.

The potential is there, and I hope ypu smack a toad!

Zona · Mar 21, 2022

Seems like the campers and atv'rs love this area.

goinhuntn · Mar 22, 2022

Drew as my second choice. As said above very crowded unit For sure. There are roads everywhere! You can get away from crowds if you know the unit.

Blank · Mar 23, 2022

Yes, can be crowded, but elk are used to people and move all thru the day. I've seen good bulls from 1000-1200

junior · Mar 25, 2022

I hunted the late archery a few years ago over water. All I'll say is do your homework. Still good bulls there.

buglinst · Aug 29, 2022

Ill be camping off BW loop 108 if you would like to share a cold drink one eve. pm a phone # and I'll text you.

Joe2Kool · Aug 29, 2022

Been applying and building points, 9 of em. This is my second choice to 1-2. Interested in how you do. Getting close!

Good luck.

fin little · Aug 30, 2022

Interested to see how your hunt goes. Good luck.

goinhuntn · Aug 31, 2022

Heading up this weekend to set up camp. Hunting opening weekend than back to work for the week. Going back the 2nd weekend until the season closes. Was up there for the Archery deer opener & it was crowded with everyone running around on side by sides. this unit is getting over crowded for sure!!

hezzy · Sep 18, 2022

If you see an bear or sign could you share? My youth daughter hasn’t been able to draw anything in multiple states. I’m thinking of buying her an OTC bear tag and at least go try. PM if needed. Thanks

buglinst · Sep 27, 2022

Season has come and gone. Quick rundown.
Still plenty of bulls in unit 8. Hunting pressure was more than i had experienced before(on this hunt). The bulls were definatly not very aggressive. Usually, posturing/sparing/fighting is a regular occurance. Never witnessed this during the hunt. Bulls were vocal early, and i mean early, like before 1st light till around 7:30. Hunted the PJ's and the pines. Animals were more active up high. I didnt end up getting a shot. I wanted a 6x6 and wouldnt settle. had 3 opportunities at 6 pt bulls. (inside 60 yards) and passed on 3 smaller bulls. BTW Didnt see any really big bulls. biggest in the 320-330". I did hear of a 400 Class bull being taken. Maybe hearsay but there are some hawgs out there. Good luck. Cant wait till my next tag!