Worth buying an elk tag 2

callsalot · Oct 4, 2019

The first "worth buying an elk tag" post was for 3rd season unit 70 because I drew the deer tag which will be the focus of the hunt and one I've done twice before. I've never bought a 3rd season elk tag to go along with it however. After the responses being very mixed on the first post of if it's worth buying the OTC elk tag I just went ahead and did it.

So the question is if I tag my buck earlier in the hunt around the dry creek Basin area do I stay there looking for an elk or should I look elsewhere for the elk??

Thanks to anyone willing to share there thoughts.

SlinginLead · Oct 4, 2019

Last year it was worth the tag, I know a group that filled 12 of 13 tags, 7 bulls and 5 cows. They said elk were everywhere, but those type of years are few and far between.

callsalot · Oct 4, 2019

Well I'm glad to here there is at least a chance. If they would be willing to share any information on where they found elk that would be great, if not I understand. Thanks for you thoughts.

Largebull · Oct 4, 2019

Chit , I am just worried where to find the Deer. And not the tiny ones , something descent. I am willing to Hike and get away from the road Hunters. And what about Bear too?

Paul_Crawford · Oct 5, 2019

William, you a California guy? PC

callsalot · Oct 5, 2019

Large Bull, I've commented a lot about 70 in other post. Like 90% of mule deer hunts in the west this unit isn't what it used to be. The best advice I can give is to just have fun and if a big one is what you want hold out to the end because new bucks can move into the unit daily.

callsalot · Oct 5, 2019

Paul,

Nope not from California. Born and raised in Central Oregon and then moved to Western Oregon for work but I sure miss the high desert and hope to move back there one day.