Elk Near Kalama

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Wed, 2009-11-11 17:49

GlackAttack01

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Elk Near Kalama

Hello!

I have been working with the intent of getting my son near some elk in the Kalama WA area. Being from the mid west and hunting whitetail with archery equipment I thought I knew a thing or two. Well, I apparently don't know elk and have little experience scouting and tracking them to find bedding areas, traveled routes, spend time in timber or clear cut areas. Anyway, I have more patience than any teenager these days, he has the bug but is getting disappointed by not even glassing a cow. Any advice on some better tactics?

Thu, 2009-11-12 21:33

stiknstringbow

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Elk Near Kalama

Maybe changing areas? Are you seeing sign? seeing elk should not be a problem, its getting close to one that takes work. Head towards St.Helens.

Sat, 2009-11-14 10:51

billythekidrock

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Elk Near Kalama

I agree....head towards the Mt.

There are tons of elk there and it should not be a problem to find some. They have been gettin real skittish the last couple of years with all the extra rifle cow permits, but you should be able to see elk almost everyday with very little effort.

Hunting Tip: Use the Hide

Over the years I have seen several elk and deer hides left in the woods by hunters and I have to wonder why they do this? I fully understand and agree about getting the hide off the animal as soon as possible to cool the meat, but why not pack out the hide with you and use it? As far as I know there are no state laws that require you to take the hide home, but to me why waste such a beautiful part of the animal? Some might think they have no use for the hide or it costs too much to tan....