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Post by Loggy on May 30, 2022 7:34:15 GMT -5
Wow.....where did the year go!! Be only 2 weeks the 2021-22 PA Hunting Licenses go on sale!!
You elk lottery applicants.....curious what are your Elk Zone Preferences?? Last year we had the option of 5 preferences with a "Fallback Option" in case none of your Preferences were available. I killed my 2020 Late Season Cow in Zone #2 and had Zone #2 as my Preference last year but per last season reports Zone 2 was a very tough season so rethinking things for this year.
Look forward to your input!!
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Post by ridgecommander on May 30, 2022 12:22:05 GMT -5
Look forward to your input!! I only apply for bull/cow archery and bull rifle. I don't know much about the zones but I did reach out to an elk guide last year and this was his advice if one is targeting bulls. I will apply as below this year as well. Archery: 12, 10, 14, 13, 4 General: 12, 14, 10, 13, 4 Late: 12, 13, 14, 11, 4
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Post by Loggy on May 30, 2022 17:23:51 GMT -5
If I remember correctly you got those zone preferences from ECO guide Bryan Hale(aka Huntfish2). I spent a week in their camp on my Late Season Elk hunt with Bryan and their crew. He’s the real deal and I would give his advice heavy weight! I think he took over ECOs operation since Jacks Manacks passing.
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Post by ridgecommander on May 30, 2022 17:53:54 GMT -5
Yes. That is who I got them from.
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Post by Loggy on May 30, 2022 19:23:13 GMT -5
I will be putting in for the Regular & Late Season. As of now will likely go with Bryans's suggestions. Although....I keep thinking of all the Elk I saw in Zone #2 in 2020. During my hunt there were 3 Zone #2 hunters in ECO Camp Nick with first tagging out day 1, me day 2 & the third I believe was day 4 or 5. Had some frigid blustery/snowy conditions(pic below) come in late day 3 which made some tough hunting.
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Post by dougl on May 31, 2022 15:56:34 GMT -5
Some guides from ECO got pinched for some shady stuff a couple years ago.
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Post by Loggy on May 31, 2022 16:23:03 GMT -5
Some guides from ECO got pinched for some shady stuff a couple years ago. Yeah....saw you also posted a thread in this forum regarding this over 2 years ago on 3/23/2020.... I was really asking for input on "Preferences" for those applying?
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Post by dougl on May 31, 2022 16:51:22 GMT -5
If I were getting recommendation on an outfitter or from an outfitter,I'd want to know their reputation.
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Post by ridgecommander on May 31, 2022 17:50:01 GMT -5
ECO will get my business if I am ever drawn. While there will always be bad apples, their reputation from many of their clients seems to be A+.
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Post by Loggy on Jun 1, 2022 7:19:46 GMT -5
2021 Elk Harvest Data by Zone which could provide some info in helping making your preference zone choices: GENERAL ELK SEASONLATE ELK SEASON
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Post by ridgecommander on Jun 2, 2022 8:02:46 GMT -5
Hey Larry. We should should text back and forth since it seems we are the only ones here that want to discuss hunting.........................
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Post by dougl on Jun 2, 2022 13:37:42 GMT -5
I think the issue with the elk hunting is that the majority of people really have very little clue about the units.I live in one of the units and I can't even tell you what unit that is.
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Post by ridgecommander on Jun 2, 2022 13:50:36 GMT -5
I was kinda talking about the big picture. It seems nobody hunts or fishes any more, and if they do, don't take the time to share their experiences on the forum.
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Post by dougl on Jun 2, 2022 14:03:15 GMT -5
It's a slow time of the year when it comes to hunting.
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Post by Loggy on Jun 2, 2022 16:43:12 GMT -5
Hey Larry. We should should text back and forth since it seems we are the only ones here that want to discuss hunting......................... Good idea Gene! I’ll send you a PM with my cell number. Text or call me anytime. I was sorta giving everyone the benefit of doubt thinking they’re all out there doing preseason scouting and too busy to share their hunting/fishing experiences etc!!😀 Prolly the over 500 views of this thread are nonmembers as I noticed whenever I post a new thread there’s large uptick in viewing with no members logged in. Be great if more folks would participate plus post up some outdoor topic threads. I’ll be in VA fishing/crabbing pretty much rest of June so I got an excuse but will share some fun reports when I return!😀
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Post by ridgecommander on Jun 3, 2022 7:15:24 GMT -5
I’ll be in VA fishing/crabbing pretty much rest of June so I got an excuse but will share some fun reports when I return!😀 Headed down to NC for some fishing and lounging soon as well.
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Post by fleroo on Jun 3, 2022 8:10:08 GMT -5
Youz may be the only 2 that want to discuss ANYTHING on this board. I really hope the cost is cheap to own it. LOL
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Post by muttleysback on Jun 5, 2022 6:10:32 GMT -5
This used to be a very active board, but it isn't anymore. What happened while I was gone?
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Post by Dutch on Jun 5, 2022 6:18:04 GMT -5
This used to be a very active board, but it isn't anymore. What happened while I was gone? Political arguments
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Post by timberdoodle on Jun 5, 2022 7:03:20 GMT -5
As I see it: basically "cancel culture" No more political discourse. What is left to discuss is elk preference points. turkey hunting, which knife is best for opening oysters, discussing my exciting bluegill fishing and what interesting things I see on my hikes. Feel free to jump into anyone of these topics.
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Post by Dutch on Jun 5, 2022 10:35:52 GMT -5
As I see it: basically "cancel culture" No more political discourse. What is left to discuss is elk preference points. turkey hunting, which knife is best for opening oysters, discussing my exciting bluegill fishing and what interesting things I see on my hikes. Feel free to jump into anyone of these topics. I don't see it as cancel, I see it as restoring PEACE to my life. That said, I think I just opened the forum back up.
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Post by moosemike on Jun 6, 2022 13:27:01 GMT -5
I already hunt Zones 6 and 8 so while not my first choices they are certainly up there. I saw three trophy bulls in zone 8 last year while deer hunting
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Post by ridgecommander on Aug 8, 2022 11:27:34 GMT -5
Finally took the plunge on the KECA tag. There goes another $25..............
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Post by Loggy on Aug 8, 2022 11:46:52 GMT -5
Mine were only $16.6666666 each(or buy 4 & get 2 FREE)!!
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Post by moosemike on Aug 23, 2022 6:57:32 GMT -5
Well I didn't get drawn but units 6&8 are near top of my list because I hunt in them and hike and bike in them and I think I know where the Elk are. Matter of fact last year during the Inline season I ran into an ECO guide who was Elk scouting. So those are two areas if I were to get drawn in someday, I wouldn't hire an outfitter
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