Next years archery hunts

[sliverslinger]

What tags are you all putting in for?

I am going to apply for a bighorn, mtn goat, trask antlerless deer and oh yea pronghorn.

Maybe I will get lucky.

[spottedhawk36]

I myself will apply for:

Elk= Wenaha archery

Deer= Eastern oregon rifle buck

Antelope= Buy a point saver(will give me 3 points)

Spring bear= South blues

Antlerless deer= wilson unit

I will also buy a regular season fall bear tag and cougar tag.

MY WIFE:

Elk= Cow tag(rifle)


MY Daughter:

Elk= Ochoco youth cow hunt
Deer: High cascade Deer tag


Oh then also applying out of state for montana for deer and possibly elk also. should be a busy year next season and a fun one.

[sliverslinger]

How does a person go about picking a good unit to apply for? I know to look at how many applied vs how many tags. Any other info could be helpful. Never hunt lope before. I have to do it with a bow though.

[spottedhawk36]

i pretty much look at tag numbers and how many guys put in for those tags, that kind of gives you a fill if its a good hunt or not. In my opinion for mule deer hunting there really isnt a unit that stands out anymore, but elk there are a few. You may if get some unfo word of mouth on particular units that are good.

[sliverslinger]

so if there are not many people applying for a certain hunt, then the unit isnt all that good?

[Eagleclaw]

Originally Posted by sliverslinger

so if there are not many people applying for a certain hunt, then the unit isnt all that good?

not true.. could be that the hunt is limited to access to the hunt area. could be that the deer/elk numbers are low in the unit.. it doens't mean there are no game in the unit it just means you have to do more homework.. scout more. sometimes less is better if you don't like hunting with thousands of your best friends...

[nakoa]

Originally Posted by sliverslinger

What tags are you all putting in for?

I am going to apply for a bighorn, mtn goat, trask antlerless deer and oh yea pronghorn.

Maybe I will get lucky.

if our govonor has it his way i can't afford to hunt

[Dave Smith]

Gary Miller and I have enough points to draw Hart Mt. archery antelope tags. We'll watch the winter and spring conditions and draw if it all looks good!

[SandyRiverFisher]

Originally Posted by nakoa

if our govonor has it his way i can't afford to hunt

There is that, but barring these issues I will plrobably be applying for a rifle elk tag with 6 pts. I know not where, still researching. Im done with heppner, considering Murderers Creek, or maybe Ochoco bull tags for a change of scenery.

Deer, Metolius pt. saver, after the pics showing up on the net it will probably be easier to draw that than East Hebo. Long ways to go on that though, 0% chance of drawing for a few years yet.

Pt. savers on the rest, Ill probably buy a bear and cougar tag.

My son will probably be hunting this year. Might put him in for a Paulina or metolius buck tag, maybe the ochoco youth cow hunt. If anyone knows good youth hunts for a kid Id appriciate any input, those are uncharted territory for me.

[Eagleclaw]

point saver for elk have 5 points now

point saver for deer

point saver for lopes 6 points now. i have a long way to go for a good tag

Mill creek doe tag

south blues bear tag

OTC elk and deer archery tags, bear, and cougar

[Klamanite]

Originally Posted by SandyRiverFisher

There is that, but barring these issues I will plrobably be applying for a rifle elk tag with 6 pts. I know not where, still researching. Im done with heppner, considering Murderers Creek, or maybe Ochoco bull tags for a change of scenery.

Deer, Metolius pt. saver, after the pics showing up on the net it will probably be easier to draw that than East Hebo. Long ways to go on that though, 0% chance of drawing for a few years yet.

Pt. savers on the rest, Ill probably buy a bear and cougar tag.

My son will probably be hunting this year. Might put him in for a Paulina or metolius buck tag, maybe the ochoco youth cow hunt. If anyone knows good youth hunts for a kid Id appriciate any input, those are uncharted territory for me.

Mckenzie (Hair tag) late hunt, occurs during the rut. Rogue unit (Hair tag), 2 weeks long and with a bonus cow hunt at the same time if you draw them both. It's over the holiday break so the kids are out of school already. Both are good hunts, especially if you get some snow.

Intestate youth is the best one out there (for youth only), but 2009 will be the last time it is offered as a youth tag. I believe it's about 6 pts to draw.

Good luck

[micah]

Elk- OTC
Doe- Willy
Spring Turkey

That's the only for sure archery hunting I'm doing next year. I might rifle hunt for deer, haven't decided yet.

point saver elk
lope
big horn (please!!!!)
willamette if i can use a bow...i need to look into that
sw spring bear
couger

and i want to do that flying carp hunt/fishing down south that looks like it would be crazy fun

[BuxnDux82]

I will be putting in for:

Wenaha Elk- 9 points!
Interstate Buck- should have a good chance to draw again and kill another monster
Willamette- xtra deer tag
Spring Bear- Sled springs

Colorado- Buck and Elk late hunts for when it snows

If all else fails I will be bow hunting deer and elk for general season

[OR_Bo_Huntr]

Bighorn, Mt Goat, Bear, Antelope, and Deer
UT, NV, ID, WY...and possibly MX

[nobrownline]

WA-
Spring bear- Dayton
deer,elk,moose,sheep,goat -pt saver
OR.
deer,elk,lope-pt saver
sheep-hurricane rdge
Co.
muzzle elk unit 74 private
3rd season deer unit 74 private

[Hornhunter]

Wenaha Elk 10 pts -Pt Saver Deer-Camas Swale 1 deer 1 pt should draw it then I can rifle and bowhunt for blacktails - Steens Mtn sheep - Hat Pt Mountain Goat - Juniper Antelope

[ORsouthpaw]

Elk - 0 points so it will be a Wenaha Point Saver and a OTC archery tag

Buck - 3 points and am leaning towards a rifle hunt in the Silvies, Desolation or Heppner unit. I hope I don't draw so I can get my OTC archery tag.

Doe - 2 points and will be Saddle Mt. or Wilson... Yes I like a challenge!

Antelope - 4 points and will be a Silvies Point Saver

[drake7590]

Bow walla walla elk--12 points
Metolius late bow--9points
Willamette antlerless-2points should draw
Sw oregon spring bear-And will draw

[drake7590]

And maybe a Idaho moose draw .We'll see how busy work stays!!!!!!