Drew the Spike only in Wenaha unit

[Jmendenhall22]

Hello, New to this forum. I and my uncle and cousin were lucky enough to draw Wenaha this year. I have never been over there and its a 9 hour drive so unfortunately will not get much chance to scout. I know there are a bunch of opinions so was hoping to get a few. Not in real bad shape for a 65 yo man so first question would be how steep is the terrain? Maybe insight were to get the spikes as we are not after the monsters. I have never gotten an elk as I grew up in Sheridan Or. and went into Air Force and was away till I was able to get back to Roseburg in 2017. Been out looking every year. Made a trip to the Ochocos and was not successful, seen several but not close enough to shoot. A trip to Idaho and seen several but again not close enough.
Any help greatly appreciated and thanks for reading.

 

[wapitibob]

Did Curt put in with you?

 

[92xj]

Is your ultimate goal to kill an elk or more to play with big bulls, see amazing country and have a fun experience?
As much as you want all 4, the percentage of that is very low.

If it’s truly to just kill an elk, find an otc place closer to home where you will be able to scout and have more time in the field during season than driving 9 hours to hunt spikes in a “trophy” unit where you can’t scout.

The wenaha is an amazing place and everyone should spend a few nights living off their backs in there, just to experience it.

 

[OR Archer]

I was born and raised in Roseburg. Lots of elk around there, especially if you get a Weyerhaeuser permit. Do yourself a favor and take a trip to the Bow Rack and talk with Wayne. He knows the unit like the back of his hand. He will give you solid advice.
And if your related to Curt from Sutherland he sold me my first bow way back in 97.

 

[lintond]

Bear hunted there this spring. Lots of it has been burned, even the old fire is slow to grow back. It’s beautiful country but its beauty is because it’s steep & deep. Getting one out will be an effort.


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[Jmendenhall22]

Did Curt put in with you?

Unfortunately, no, my uncle Dennis, who worked with Curt at the boat shop and his son

 

[wapitibob]

Unfortunately, no, my uncle Dennis, who worked with Curt at the boat shop and his son

Go see wayne. I was there helping a cpl years ago, lots of flat ground people never hunt.