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Elk Hunting Basics - A Guide to Hunting and Calling Elk
Truly one of the most sporting species, from their guttural bugles to their aggressive rutting behaviors, elk are simply an awesome animal to hunt. If you've ever interacted with a dominant bull, you know what I'm talking about. When a bull screams within earshot, it makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up! But not every individual will come in on a string. Finesse and strategy are the name of the game with elk. Know when to speak, when to keep quiet, and which call to use when and you're on your way to a close encounter. Call too much and you may as well head back to camp.
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Harsh Winter Takes Heavy Toll on Washington Elk 05/09/08
Harsh winter conditions took a heavy toll on elk in the Mount St. Helens Wildlife Area in recent months, even though wildlife managers trucked in tons of hay to feed them. [Comments?]
Washington DFW Looks to Release Turkeys in Whatcom County 04/23/08
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has scheduled an informational open house May 8 in Acme to discuss a proposal to introduce wild turkeys to Whatcom County. [Comments?]
Wolverines in Tahoe National Forest? 04/07/08
During ongoing investigations by an Oregon State University graduate student, the Forest Service, and California Department of Fish and Game (DFG), two additional wolverine photographs were captured. [Comments?]
Despite Delisting Washington Wolves Still Protected 03/31/08
Despite the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) action March 28th removing gray wolves from the federal endangered-species list in the eastern third of Washington state, the animals remain protected as a state endangered species throughout Washington. [5 Comments]
Wolf Delisting by End of Week? 03/26/08
Barring legal challenges, the federal rule removing wolves in Idaho and the rest of the Northern Rocky Mountains from the endangered species becomes final Friday, March 28. [2 Comments]
Washington Master Hunter Apps Due April 16th 03/07/08
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is currently accepting enrollment applications through April 16 for its redesigned Master Hunter program. [2 Comments]
Washington DFW Multi-Season Permit Drawing 02/08/08
Deer and elk hunters have until March 31 to enter their name in a drawing for a 2008 multiple-season permit, which can greatly improve their chance of success in the field. [1 Comment]
Washington DFW Feeds Mount St. Helens Elk 01/23/08
A stretch of cold and wet winter weather – beginning with December rainstorms and floods – has prompted the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to initiate a winter feeding program for elk in the Mount St. Helens Wildlife Area. [Comments?]
Washington Spring Bear Hunt Apps Due March 13th 01/09/08
Hunters may now submit applications for spring black bear hunting permits, applicable to specific areas of western and eastern Washington. [3 Comments]
Washington DFW Grants Available 11/28/07
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will begin accepting applications Dec. 1 from individuals and groups seeking financial support for volunteer projects that benefit fish and wildlife. [Comments?]
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The Curse of Poncho: Colorado Mule Deer Hunt
The boys are back in town, the boys are back in town, you remember the lyrics to that old 80's song. Ok, maybe my age is starting to show. Just like every previous Fall, a bachelor group of bucks would show up in the hay fields around the first week of August. They would number anywhere from twelve to twenty-six bucks and range from dink spikers to mature 180+ class big daddy rabbits. We would start patterning them and setting our blinds and stands in anticipation of the archery opener in late August.

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