400orBust
New member
Hi everyone. I've been a lurker on and off for awhile but I'm at the point that I need some advice so I've registered and hoping I can find that help here. I'm looking (like many are) for a big bull.
But...before I ask for help a little about me: I was born and raised in Montana and although I live in WA state now due to work I come back to elk hunt every year. Both my family and my wife's family are all still in Montana and I know a lot of the state. I feel I'm a very accomplished hunter...in 2018 I was 16 for 16 bull elk, DIY, public land. About 1/4 have been archery and the rest rifle. I'm in shape and all but 1 of those elk came out on my back. I work very hard and put in a lot of time but I also realize some of those elk have been dumb luck for me to get. I've hunted many places in western and several in central Montana and have many spots to go. However, despite the success I've had I still have not got an opportunity at a large bull. I'm really looking for opportunity at a 375+ bull.
So with that in mind...I have 10 points and am looking for recommendations on where to try to burn those points. I've never elk hunted with a guide or on private land but I'm willing to go that route and pay the price/trespass fee at this point considering the years I've now been waiting to draw a permit. I realize I may still not draw for 2019 but with my chances exponentially growing I need to stop just putting district 380 to build points 'cause one of these years I may just draw and 380 is not where I want to burn the points.
Posting in here or pm-ing me is great. I'll roll with the punches.
But...before I ask for help a little about me: I was born and raised in Montana and although I live in WA state now due to work I come back to elk hunt every year. Both my family and my wife's family are all still in Montana and I know a lot of the state. I feel I'm a very accomplished hunter...in 2018 I was 16 for 16 bull elk, DIY, public land. About 1/4 have been archery and the rest rifle. I'm in shape and all but 1 of those elk came out on my back. I work very hard and put in a lot of time but I also realize some of those elk have been dumb luck for me to get. I've hunted many places in western and several in central Montana and have many spots to go. However, despite the success I've had I still have not got an opportunity at a large bull. I'm really looking for opportunity at a 375+ bull.
So with that in mind...I have 10 points and am looking for recommendations on where to try to burn those points. I've never elk hunted with a guide or on private land but I'm willing to go that route and pay the price/trespass fee at this point considering the years I've now been waiting to draw a permit. I realize I may still not draw for 2019 but with my chances exponentially growing I need to stop just putting district 380 to build points 'cause one of these years I may just draw and 380 is not where I want to burn the points.
Posting in here or pm-ing me is great. I'll roll with the punches.