unit 61 archery
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I hunted 7 days and was in elk the whole time! Saw bulls everyday , 2 studs and many in the 270-300 range .ended up killing a good 6x5 ,by far the best hunt I have ever been on. From my lookout one morning I counted over 50 bugles before daylight. Let me know if I can help you out my son and I are headed up there this weekend to ride 4wheelers.
Hey 08, In regards to timing, I took a week in 2011 and went in the middle of muzzle season and spent 6 days staying out of the way just looking things over. I was impressed with the rut action then and I wouldn't be afraid of going when u desire, I think theres not many muzzle tags in comparison to land area. The thing I wasn't prepared for was the all the other bikers, hikers, bear and deer hunters and campers in general. I have decent notes on my findings so give me a pm and we'll talk it over. Be glad to help in any way I can. Best to ya
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archery01
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Congrats! I had an archery deer tag last year. Hunted the first week and the elk were going nuts. seen about a 330 bull push about 20 cows 100 yards from divide road. Seen lots of elk. I had 18 elk pts going in this year but decided not to put in. If I can help let me know, dont know the mountain real good but do know about the area I hunted. Good luck!!
drthornton
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Congrats! Very Jealous...I doubt I'll ever catch that tag!
I heard from several that the rut activity is absolutely phenomenal. If I had that tag I wouldn't worry too much about the ML guys. There simply are not very many tags for that size unit.
Good Luck
I heard from several that the rut activity is absolutely phenomenal. If I had that tag I wouldn't worry too much about the ML guys. There simply are not very many tags for that size unit.
Good Luck
rmanwill
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Congrats, you will have a great time. Great hunt and fun unit. I have hunted deer in the unit seven years ago and then last fall with my son. I started putting in for deer in the unit because I planned to get to know the unit for elk once I have the points. Now sitting on 19 and hoping in the next year or two. I will also be in the unit on first elk rifle this year with two hunting friends that drew this year. Best of luck and post up the photos of a big one after your success!!!
muleycrazy23
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My dad drew archery too. We are local so we will have plenty of scouting time and will be hunting the whole season. R270, if I remember right I talked you about your hunt and you are local too? Good luck guys, hopefully you all tag out with good ones. It should be fun. Ive hunted first rifle twice but it will be fun chasin em over there during the peak of the rut.
kyelkhunter
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Congrats on the tag, good luck on your hunt.
>I hunted 7 days and was
>in elk the whole time!
> Saw bulls everyday ,
>2 studs and many in
>the 270-300 range .ended up
>killing a good 6x5 ,by
>far the best hunt I
>have ever been on. From
>my lookout one morning I
>counted over 50 bugles before
>daylight. Let me know if
>I can help you out
>my son and I are
>headed up there this weekend
>to ride 4wheelers.
Hey 270 did you get my PM I sent you?
I was wandering what you saw.
Ron
>in elk the whole time!
> Saw bulls everyday ,
>2 studs and many in
>the 270-300 range .ended up
>killing a good 6x5 ,by
>far the best hunt I
>have ever been on. From
>my lookout one morning I
>counted over 50 bugles before
>daylight. Let me know if
>I can help you out
>my son and I are
>headed up there this weekend
>to ride 4wheelers.
Hey 270 did you get my PM I sent you?
I was wandering what you saw.
Ron
diablo
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Congrats! Long time to wait for a tag. Should be a fun hunt for 300-330 type bulls. I had two friends who hunted it last year. Lots of elk - few monsters.
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rmanwill
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I hear you OILCAN. I'm right there with you. 19 points and a refund check for myself also. I plan to be in unit #61 this fall on first elk hunt with two hunting buddies that drew. Help them out, use as a scouting trip and enjoy spending time in the unit. Hopefully within the next year or two!!!
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