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Old 11-09-2017, 11:41 AM
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Default WMU 356 & 357, help please!

My friend and I are headed up to north of Grande Cache (WMU 356 & 357) on the 16th for a week to hunt elk. Neither one of us have been there before.

If anyone on here could point us in the right direction, we would really appreciate it. I definitely don't expect anyone to offer up their favorite spots - I know how much those are worth. Even just knowing of some general locations that typically hold elk would put us in a much better position than we are in now.

We are in half-decent shape and willing to walk as much as it takes so don't be afraid to suggest somewhere that requires putting on a lot of miles.

Whether we get something or not, I am very confident that it will be a great trip. Just the same, it would be nice to get into some elk, especially considering neither one of us have been fortunate enough to harvest one yet.

Please feel free to send me a PM if you'd rather take that route than reply on this thread.

Thanks again for any advice you can offer.

Ryan
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Old 11-09-2017, 12:12 PM
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Drive around till you find sign. Park, and use the shoe leather express. That's the public land option.

Private land requires permission.

Bring a toboggan, lotsa rope, and proper clothes and footwear(extra socks)
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Old 11-09-2017, 12:13 PM
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Neither one of us have been there before.
Herein lies the problem.
Good luck

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Old 11-09-2017, 01:07 PM
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What made you pick those zones to hunt?
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Old 11-09-2017, 01:27 PM
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What made you pick those zones to hunt?
I saw the harvest report. There are a lot of elks when compared to other wmu's that do not require special permission. So thats why.
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Old 11-09-2017, 01:38 PM
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ive seen a few elk on the north side of the cutbank river on hwy 40 around the north weyerhauser.

usually see them at night when im driving a rig up or down the hill and they like to run out in front of me lol
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Old 11-09-2017, 01:48 PM
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Bring a shovel, chains and 4x4 is a must.

Best part about picking a new area is learning it.

Best of luck!
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I saw the harvest report. There are a lot of elks when compared to other wmu's that do not require special permission. So thats why.
I didn't realize those zones still had decent harvest stats. I havent looked in the last few years, but would guess that the havest parallels the population, which in my opinion is in decline. Anyways if your plan is to hunt those units than best of luck. The best part of hunting a new area is you never know whats around the next corner. Stick to the river valleys somewhat....
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Old 11-10-2017, 11:46 AM
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356 is ok.
Try two lakes road.
Then Lingrell road.

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