Consolation prize for me this year, drew an east side Archery Cow tag.
I agree Ridgefire. I've lived in WA my whole life and would not pay for an out of state tag here. I hunt the west side, primarily because I don't feel like hunting for spike only if I didn't happen to draw anything. The hoof rot has gotten bad in quite a few areas to top it off. I believe Will Primos did a hunt on the Oregon coast (really similar to WA), and said that he has sincere pity for the elk hunters here.
Im out a couple days per week on long hikes with a 70lb. pack. I dont work as much during the spring/summer so I can get out every week. If I can get 15 miles in thats an average day with the heavy bag. Never hunted archery, right now Im shooting a 340 spine arrow with a 150gr. field tip at 40,50,60 yards every day. Probably 10 shots at each distance.
Nice !
Scouting in the Cascades here. The snow level has been very low. 5- 6 feet of snow on the south facing slope I hiked up yesterday. Feel free to PM me with any questions.
I sure am, the Montana season lol not elk hunting in Washington this year
I mostly just just drench myself in ice water and crawl through rose bushes blindfolded to get ready for Westside archery season..
So accurate. Almost makes me miss it haha.
Most people are probably hammering, that is the west coast training regimens… run a marathon, do some shoulder pressing, then shoot the center of your target out at 175 yds… rinse, repeat
Thank you !
