HUNTS 245A1 and 245A2: N Fossil Private - PRIVATE LANDS ONLY within that part of Unit 45 north of State Hwy 19. Mike says go ahead and hit it hard in the two ranch sections in the Grizzly Unit, I saw a number of bucks earlier in the morning on those sections. The temperature went from about 39 degrees at the river level to 68 degrees by the time we got to Brian. We are able to close the distance to about 150 yards with little cover at this time. My son Frank Jr. and I had 9 points saved up each. It is hard to say who harvested the buck after all the shots that were taken with multiple rifles. mi. The Elk Reduction Program principally results from a misguided program of winter elk feeding by FWS on the nearby Jackson Hole National Elk Refuge. HUNTS 251M1 and 251M2: Elkhorn - PRIVATE LANDS ONLY in Unit 51 and the Auburn and Muddy Creek tracts of the Elkhorn Wildlife Area. Anyway Dave and I decided to charge right in on the herd and split the bull from the cows. That part of Unit 57 south and east of the following line: Beginning at Enterprise; north on Hwy 3 to Co Rd 646 (Swamp Cr Ln); southeast on Swamp Cr Ln to Co Rd 797 (Elk Mtn Rd); north on Co Rd 797 to Co Rd 749 (Beaver Cr Rd); northeast on Co Rd 749 to FR 80; northwest on FR 80 to FR 46; northeast on FR 46 to Crow Cr and that part of Unit 58 south of the following line: Beginning where Crow Cr Rd crosses Chesnimnus Cr; east on Chesnimnus Cr to Pine Cr; southeast on Pine Cr to Alder Cr; southeast on Alder Cr to FR 990; east on 990 to FR 46; north on FR 46 to township line separating T2 and 3N; east on township line to Imnaha Rvr. PRIVATE LANDS ONLY in that part of Unit 25 south of the following line: From the mouth of the Sixes Rvr upstream following Sixes Rvr and Middle Fork Sixes Rvr to the NF boundary in Section 13, T32S, R13W; east and north on Forest boundary to Salmon Cr; northeast on Salmon Cr to Powers Hwy; and PRIVATE LANDS ONLY in that portion of Unit 27 in Curry Co. HUNT 226A: Powers Unit Private - 0% public lands. HUNT 244T: Umatilla - All of Units 44, 49, 54 and 55. That feeding program artificially inflates the local elk population such that the extraordinary step of hunting wildlife within a national park has been deemed necessary to control the population. You used to be able to mt bike in and camp on the timber company land in the Norgard area (entire West side of the unit), but now the timber company does not allow any camping on their land during archery season because of fires. Archery Talk! The hunts know starts to get pretty exciting for both of us. That part of Unit 66 north of US Hwy 20. The weather in this region is unpredictable and it's known for notorious rain showers. The bull would be on top of us soon. BHH was the early name that I would use with Brian Hennniner. Ok! The client had a number of buddies with him at the time. Excluding Malheur NWR. Once you purchase your hunting license you are able to enter the public draw or purchase a guaranteed outfitter tag. Salem, OR 97302 See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. [MAP], HUNTS 257B: Flora - 5% public lands. PRIVATE LANDS ONLY in that part of Unit 48 south and east of N Fork John Day Rvr and all of Unit 47. 1 - Bull 5 pts @ 70% (2019 Prediction) 249A1 Ukiah Unit No. Horse Heaven Area Antelope 2004. That part of Unit 49 south of Hwy 244. Our primary private land hunting area takes place within the Lookout Mountain Unit (64). [MAP], HUNTS 258A1, 258A2, 258A3 , 258A4 and 258A5 Zumwalt - 5% public lands. That part of Unit 65 east of the following line: Beginning at the junction of Hwy 20 and N Fork of Malheur Rvr at Juntura; north on N Fork Malheur Rvr to Little Malheur Rvr; northerly on Little Malheur Rvr to FR 16; north and east on 16 to Hwy 26 near Murray Reservoir. Thanks again for the connection, Max is very thankful and wanted me to say Thanks as well. Do you need this information in an alternative format or language? Beginning at Deschutes Rvr at Tumalo; north on Deschutes Rvr to confluence with Whychus Cr; southwest on Whychus Cr to intersection with USFS 16 road in Sisters. That part of Unit 65 that drains into John Day Rvr system and that part of Unit 46 east of US Hwy 395. The shot hit the buck in the chest cavity, a bit high in the lung at an angle, I would see later on. It was about 12 Noon when we got back to the truck. Rocky Mountain Elk Population Estimates and Herd Composition 2017 - 2021 (pdf) Roosevelt Elk Population Estimates and Herd Composition 2015 - 2019 (pdf) Rocky Mountain goat. HUNT 249B: Central Ukiah - 35% public lands. Visibility was about 300 yards, with no breaks in the weather. This will be a public land only hunt. He was not more than 20 yards from us. It wasnt long before the bull went into a rage, ripping up sage brush and grunting a lot. How true that statement was, anyone that who takes hunting seriously, know that to find game effectively, you need to glass long and hardin open country hunting. The buck staggers and drops, but then all of a sudden he is up and heading out full tilt through the sagebrush and not stopping until he was a more than about 1/2 mile out in the rocks and sage. Wall tent camp, snowy mountains, big bulls down. Lego 79015 - Der TOP-Favorit unserer Produkttester. 31, 2023. I start to do my typicalcow and small bull calling. Whitetail Hunting Website Design and SEO Services provided by Walker Media Company, LLC. If you would like to apply for the draw or would like more information, please call and we will give you the correct hunts to apply for and assist you with your application. Nolser Ballistic Tips. The wind was really blowing hard on the hill and the shot was at about 300 yards. No mature bucks were hanging away from the herds that we spotted. Visit the ODFW's agency site. Typically, elk hunting improves as you get further away from open roads. HUNT 228A and 228T: Applegate-Evans Cr - 35% public lands. PRIVATE LANDS ONLY in Unit 46 and that part of Unit 65 starting at the junction of Co Rd 62 and the Malheur NF boundary; north on the exterior forest boundary to the junction of Hwy 26; southwest on Hwy 26 to the junction of Co Rd 62, point of beginning. The bull goes by Dave and he lets an arrow fly and again the bull is hit high in the spine. Motor vehicles are not allowed on closed roads within the closure area. If you wish to apply for the controlled draw, you must apply by May 15. PRIVATE LANDS ONLY in that part of Unit 48 located south of exterior boundary of Umatilla NF and north of mainstem and N Fork John Day Rvr. Ha-Ha. HUNT 268A: E Whitehorse - 95% public lands. We quickly parked the truck back down the road a few hundred yards from were we departed the gravel road to pursue the two bulls on foot. Deer, especially old bucks, are in thick cover in the Hood unit. I drew a deer tag for Grizzly unit and was thinking of taking my bow and hunting for elk and scouting for deer. Told Mike go to alternate channel now! HUNT 251T: Baker - All of Units 51, 62 and 63. They took off running she was hurt yet still ran for an extended period. HUNT 272B: W Silvies - 60% public lands. How true that statement was, anyone that who takes hunting seriously, know that to find game effectively, you need to glass long and hardin open country hunting. Do you have a question or comment for ODFW? HUNT 221A: NW Indigo - 23% public lands. Permission to hunt Earl Smiths Ranch was given to us by Earl for hunting on the properties that laid in the Grizzly Unit, one piece being the Old Gomes Ranch and the other land lay south of the ColdCampof Hwy 218, which included the Maupin and Hasting Buttes. DEPOSIT All hunts require a 30% non-refundable credit card deposit at the time of booking, unless other arrangements are made. drought and information from around the web impacting Elk hunting in GRIZZLY in Oregon. That is another story in itself! HUNT 246C: Murderers Cr Private Lands Plus - 0% public lands. Time to re-group, we would feel better after eating and changing socks back at camp. HUNT 251A and 251R: N Sumpter - 40% public lands. Hunting William Wild Bill Campbell A vintage of a man passes! That was one lucky Antelope at that particular moment of the hunt in the Horse Heaven area outside of Donnybrook. It is always a pleasure to talk about hunting with him. Hell of a memory for a 14 yr old kid, made it even more special that we were able to do it together. 288 sq mi. This would be his first Antelope hunt as a shooter! Grizzly Unit (438) Sub-unit hunts. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. Ben during this time period had been on the ridge above us watching everything unfold. Nosler Partition bullet. On the second day we were still socked in with fog, but things were about to change. Time to re-group, we would feel better after eating and changing socks back at camp. Rifle hunters have three options for obtaining an elk tag in Oregon. Elkhorn Wildlife Area is closed to public access Dec. 1 - April 10. We take a small number of clients each year to ensure high success, so availability is usually limited. E Cascade (234M) E Cascade Muzzleloader (234M) . 2018 Warner Unit Pronghorn Hunt Rick N. Franks RV Newsletter Feels like Summer, Antelope Pronghorn Hunting Biggs Hunt Unit Oregon. This will be our first hunt for antelope and our first hunt in the Ochocos. HUNT 200M Cascades - All of Units 16, 19, 21, 22, 29, and 30. I did have Mike an old hunting partner in the immediate area, but he was hunting a another unit to the north this season. North Warner is a fairly big unit with not a whole lot of deer, my brother had the youth tag a long time ago and it was one of the more difficult hunts we have been on. Beginning at Redmond; north on US Hwy 97 to Crooked Rvr; north on Crooked Rvr and Deschutes Rvr to S Junction; northeast on S Junction Co Rd to Hwy 97 and US Hwy 197; south on Hwy 97 to Antelope Cr Rd; northeast on Antelope Cr Rd to Antelope; east on Hwy 218 to John Day Rvr at Clarno; southeast on John Day Rvr to Bridge Cr; southeast on Bridge Cr to US Hwy 26 near Mitchell; southwest on Hwy 26 to Prineville; west on US Hwy 126 to Redmond, point of beginning. All of Units 15, 40, 43 and 44 and portions of units shown above. Remember that all applications for controlled hunts are due by May 15. We did not get to hunt the opener of the hunt coming in on Sunday late. . For elk, consider the Hornady Superformance load. All of Unit 31 and that portion of Unit 33 west of Highway 97. Hunt descriptions with [MAP] following the description, maps can be found on our website at dfw.state.or.us/maps/index.asp. Contents1 Where are the most elk [] HUNT 216T: Santiam Unit - Unit 16, excluding the Willamette National Forest. of Pipeline Rd and Walluski Way; SW on Walluski Way to Labiski Rd; Labiski Rd to the Palmer Mainline; Palmer Mainline to Fisher Mainline; Fisher Mainline to Lillenas Rd; Lillenas Rd to Hwy 202; Hwy 202 to MP 13; SW from MP 13 to Green Mtn Rd; due west to Saddle Mtn Co Rd; NW on Elk Mtn ML to Youngs R ML; SW on Youngs R ML and 400 Line to CZ Camp; 1 mi west of Lewis & Clark and Fort Clatsop Rds from CZ Camp to Alt Hwy 101; Alt Hwy 101 to Hwy 202; Hwy 202 to the Columbia River. [MAP]. Elk will be scattered. HUNT 248C: Monument - 0% public lands. According to the ODFW, only 855 hunters took part in the 2011 controlled bull elk rifle seasons in the Ochoco District, and 29 percent of those hunters bagged a bull. It wasnt more than about 10 minutes and we were sitting in the bottom of a dry creek bedwith the cows to our back side and the bull in front of us in the Junipers. That part of Unit 57 beginning at Day Ridge Rd; west on Day Ridge Rd to the line between Sections 28 and 29 (T4N, R44E); north on section line to Shamrock Cr; northwest on Shamrock Cr to Courtney Cr; northwest on Courtney Cr to Grande Ronde Rvr; northeast on Grande Ronde Rvr to Oregon-Washington state line; east on state line to Joseph Cr; southwest on Joseph Cr to Wallowa-Whitman Forest boundary; southwest on Forest boundary to Hwy 3; south on Hwy 3 to Day Ridge Rd, point of beginning. Any entry into watershed at other times or by persons other than tag holders is prohibited. General Season Antlerless Elk Damage Tag. I am able to catch the bull in about 300 yards and make him turn back up the creek. HUNTS 265A1, 265A2, 265A3 and 265R: W Beulah - 80% public lands. The Grizzly Unit had gone through a major poaching epidemic of Antelope, Deer and Elk some years back along the Hay Creek Ranch, Ashwood & Grizzly Mountain area. HUNTS 251B1, 251B2 and 251C: S Sumpter - 25% public lands. Read about advertising on huntscore here. 677. Complete a report for each elk tag you purchased even if you didn't hunt or weren't successful. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! Now if one can hunt some of the private lands that hold Lopes, it could be a much easier hunt. The only bull we could see was a big blonde bull. HUNT 247C: E Northside - 90% public lands. 210. The Maury and Ochoco units offer the most public land hunting opportunities, while the Grizzly unit is mostly private land where access can be difficult. The first day of the hunt we were socked in with fog. These tags are unit specific tags that outfitters have drawn in a separate draw that takes place just between outfitters. That part of Unit 14 bounded by the following: Hwy 6 from Beaver Dam Rd to MP8 (Sylvan Cr), southeast to Trask Rvr Rd at Peninsula Park, Trask Rvr Rd to the mouth of Gold Cr, Gold Cr to Gold Cr Rd, Edwards Butte Rd, Simmons Ridge Rd, BSM Rd, 3-7-7.1 Rd, Boundary Rd, Headquarters Grade to Murphy Camp, 2-6-3 Rd (Flora Mainline), N Fork Trask R Rd, Williams Rd, 2500 Line Rd, Seven Cedars crossover, C-Line Rd and Beaver Dam Rd. Those parts of Units 71, 72 and 73 as follows: In Unit 71 north of the following line: Beginning on US Hwy 395 near MP 17, east on Iron Mtn Rd to Double O Rd; east on Double O Rd to State Hwy 205 (excluding Malheur NWR). 1 - Bull 4pts 238Y Grizzly Unit No. Ben took the other bull that was hanging with this bull as it was exiting the area over the ridge. Archery Rocky mountain elk taken in Northeastern Oregon. 470C is the premier unit in Oregon. part of Oregon, so spotting and working in on them is the normal in the Grizzly Unit. If unsuccessful you gain a preference point. The buck started to move out, but Frankie now had a rest on a fence post on the side of the hill. Briansaid to me Frank you glass long enough the hills come alive. We hunt mule deer and Rocky Mountain Elk primarily in Central and Eastern Oregon and have private land access in the Northside, Murderers Creek, and Grizzly game management units. It was about 12 Noon when we got back to the truck. HUNTS 235M, 235T, 235X and 235Y: Paulina - E Fort Rock - 75% public lands. Rocky Mountain Goat Herd Size Minimum Counts 2017 - 2021 (pdf) Request earlier years data at ODFW.WildlifeInfo@odfw.oregon.gov. 600 series antlerless deer Colorado Rifle Elk Hunts and Combo Hunts; learn more about Cassidy Outfitter's Elk Hunts and Trophy elk Hunts on private land in Colorado. Please review the Big Game Regulations for sub-unit descriptions. Oregons big game are managed by wildlife management units, particularly for controlled hunts, so get familiar with the boundaries where you want to hunt. (800) 720-6339. With a 200 yard zero it only drops 7.3 inches at 300 yards. HUNT 246B: E Murderers Cr - 65% public lands. HUNT 214 and 214T: Trask - 42% public lands. Copyright 2023 Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife. Persons unable to hunt alone should apply as a party or not apply for this hunt. We crawled to the edge where my son touched one off from the top clear down to the bottom. Tag numbers are high with numerous long seasons to keep the elk population under control. That part of Unit 56 beginning at Troy; west on Wenaha Rvr to Crooked Cr; north on Crooked Cr to Washington state line; east on state line to Grande Ronde Rvr; southwest on Grande Ronde Rvr to Troy, point of beginning. That part of Unit 73 north and east of Placidea Butte Rd. Elk hunting season started late last month and with it came new changes for bow hunters in Oregon. All hunts are booked on first come first serve basis. From Bend, north on US Hwy 97 to jct with Hwy 20 west. I had lineBrian Henningerand his brother John Henningerup the year before to hunt the Smith Ranch for Elk and Deer. Through the years one might become infamous or notorious in relationship of the owners of the rimrock, sage and junipers. Unfortunately, we will no longer accept personal checks for final payments unless made prior to the 60-day deadline. There is more to this story, but that will be a later time. HUNT 238A: Grizzly Grassland - 18% public lands. He made the shot from his Browning BLR 270 loaded with 130gr. Photo by Trever Niestrath. Unlock the secrets of limited license lotteries and discover drawing and harvest trends to create a better hunt planning strategy. CDFW contact: Orlando Rocha, Unit Wildlife Biologist, 707-425-3828, Orlando.Rocha@wildlife.ca.gov . Employee Directory | Social Media | Oregon.gov | File Formats | Employee Webmail | ODFW License Agents You can report online at www.reportmyhunt.com or call 1-866-947-ODFW (6339) to speak to a customer service representative. I still went to draw as he was coming in, but my awkward sitting arrangement my arrow slipped from the rest. We have hunted most big game, deer, elk, bear and big horn sheep in Eastern Oregon. Apply and purchase online, at a license sales agent or using this mail/fax order form. to the John Day River and then the following boundary: from the jct. This bull now hangs in theWholesale Sport Outdoor Outfitters (Old Sportsmans Warehouse)in Portland, OR at 82nd Ave and Johnson Creek. Dont forget to report your elk tag after your huntor you will face a $25 penalty! Use temperature ranges to plan and prepare for your hunt. This elk hunt is undoubtedly the best hunt for Rocky Mountain elk that Oregon has to offer. . William Wild Bill Campbell A vintage of a man passes! If you are interested in a premium tag for Elk or Deer don't hesitate to call us. 243 sq mi. Main Phone (503) 947-6000 Click to here to view information for 2023. Find maps as well as boundary and percent public land for the Grizzly Unit. 415 sq mi in northwest corner of Unit 21 beginning at Cottage Grove; north on I-5 to State Hwy 58; southeast on Hwy 58 to Willamette NF boundary; south on Forest boundary to BLM Rd 23-1-13; west on 23-1-13 to 23-3-5.4 (Big Rvr Rd); northwest on Big Rvr Rd, London Rd, and S 6th St to I-5; north on I-5 to Cottage Grove, point of beginning. [MAP], HUNTS 211A1, 211A2, 211A3 and 211A4: North Plains - 6% public lands. This time we cut a limb off a tree after he missed twice so he could get a good shot. HUNT 221C: Harness Mtn: - 28% public lands. 2020 Oregon rifle season Elk hunt. to Hwy 350; southwest on Hwy 350 to junction of Hwy 350 and Co. Rd. That part of Unit 14 beginning at the western boundary of Unit 15 and Pike Rd in Yamhill. This hunt was about Frankie getting his first Pronghorn in Oregon. Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated. Get a free account to view the details! [MAP]. PRIVATE LANDS ONLY in Unit 41. That part of Unit 14 west of the following line: East from Proposal Rock near Neskowin to Hwy 101 southeast on Hwy 101 to the T5S/6S boundary, due east on the boundary to the corner of S34 and 35, northeast to Castle Rock Campground, north to Hebo Lk Campground, northeast to Square Top Mtn, northwest to High Peak, north to Edwards Butte, northeast to Gold Peak, northwest through Peninsula Co Park to Hwy 6. Final payments made by CC are subject to + 3% bank charge. I found your website after sending you a private message on Ifish after you responded to my post about my son needing a place to hunt for cow elk in the North Grizzly Unit. HUNT 252T2: Glass Hill - Beginning at La Grande; west on Morgan Lake Rd to Glass Hill Rd; south on Glass Hill Rd to FR 4305, south and east on FR 4305 to FR 43 (Ladd Creek Rd); east on the 43 road to I-84; I-84 north to Foothill Rd to La Grande. This bull was shot at 50 feet after a long stalk. Those parts of Units 10 and 12 bounded by the eastern shore of Nehalem Bay, Hwy 53, Hwy 26 to Hwy 103, Hwy 103, Hwy 202 from Hwy 103 to Hwy 101, Hwy 101 to Seaside and the Pacific Ocean from Seaside to the mouth of Nehalem Bay. HUNT 242: Hood Unit Private - 0% public lands. Hunts booked within 6 months of the hunt start require a 50% Deposit. PRIVATE LANDS ONLY in Unit 26. 252A1 Starkey Unit No. 20. In Oregon turkey 2 turkey tags can be purchased for our . Youll be glad you did. [MAP]. Controlled hunt tag numbers typically dont change much from year to year. We are legally permitted to hunt most units in the State of Oregon, and we work and scout hard throughout the year to find quality bulls. That part of Unit 47 east of US Hwy 395. I have been using Glens call for more than 25 years. . We also offer a public land Heppner Unit 1st season bull elk hunt. HUNT 216R2: Santiam Unit Late Bow - Those portions of Unit 16 in Linn and Marion Cos excluding Mt Hood NF and Willamette NF lands. Later we were to find out that the other bull had lain down on the uphill side of a big juniper, out of our sight. Ok! My son Frank Jr. and I had 9 points saved up each. Colorado and New Mexico are high on my list as the best elk hunting states where you can hunt everything. That part of Unit 21 east of Sutherlin starting at junction of Nonpareil Road (Co Rd 19) and Gassy Cr (BLM 25-4-2.0) proceed east and south on 2.0 to jct with road 25-4-12.1; proceed east and south on 12.1 and it becomes 25-3W-36.0, and continue on 36.0 to Rock Creek Road (26-3-1.0); north and east on Rock Cr Rd to 23-3-5.4; north and west on 23-3-5.4 to London and London Hill (Co Rd 8A); west on London Hill Rd to the powerline crossing in section 30 ( Unit boundary line); follow powerline south and west to Romie Howard Rd (Co Rd 69); south and east on Romie Howard Rd to BLM Rd 23-4-34; south on 23-4-34 to 24-4-14; south on 24-4-14 to 24-4-22; north and east on 24-4-22 to 24-3-20; east on 24- 3-20 to Nonpareil Rd (Co Rd 19); south and west on Co Rd 19 to point of beginning. 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE :: Salem, OR 97302 :: Main Phone (503) 947-6000 or (800) 720-ODFW [6339] HUNT 215A: Willamette Plus - 1% public lands. HUNT 265M: E . HUNTS 251D1 and 251D2: Elkhorn Mtn - 70% public lands. I told Mike & Ben "The next good bull I see I was going to take him.". We had hiked in about 2 miles from our base camp that Dave, Ben and myself had set-up in the middle of Smiths Ranch. That part of Unit 10 south of the Columbia River and north of a line 1 mile south of Hwy 30 from Clatskanie to Knappa Jct., 2 miles south of Hwy 30 from Knappa Jct. BHH was the early name that I would use with Brian Hennniner. HUNT 249C: South Ukiah - 70% public lands. Contact: Prineville office 541-447-5111. Heppner - $5,00 Frank Jr.s Oregon Grizzly Unit Not a guaranteed kill! ODFW Home | Driving Directions | May 20, 2011. I have always put in for tags in specific hunt units but this year I changed up my game. HUNTS 253B: Mt Harris - 20% public lands. Harvest success for various units has remained at or near 10 percent. . Federal officials want to lift those protections, specifically around grizzlies in Yellowstone. Inside the following area within the Willamette Unit; beginning at the intersection of Llewellyn and Bellfountain Roads; east on Lewellyn Rd to Hwy 99; south on Hwy 99 to Smith Loop Rd; southeast on Smith Loop Rd to Hurlburt Rd; southeast on Hurlburt Rd to the Willamette River; south along the west bank of the Willamette River to Goracke Rd; west on Goracke Rd to Stow Pit Rd, west on Stow Pit Rd to Hwy 99 W; north on 99 W to Dawson Rd. I have spent the last 23 years chasing elk in NE Oregon with a wide variety of busy seasons and sometimes an outrageous amount of elk hunters. HUNT 230A, 230R and 230T2: W Rogue - 35% public lands. HUNTS 266B, 266T, 266X, 266Y and 266R: N Malheur Rvr - 80% public lands. HUNT 253R1 and 253R2: Eagle Cap Zone - All of Units 53, 60 - 63. He let us use his 4 wheeler to haul that thing out which really helped the cause! All public lands within the Unit 48. HUNT 246A: W Murderers Cr - 65% public lands. We can cater to physical disabilities in most units. Note: Vehicular access to certain private lands may be restricted to weekends only. HUNT 277A: North Lake - 60% public lands. This year, the bull elk . PRIVATE LANDS ONLY in that part of Unit 48 north of FRs 21 and 53 and north of the exterior boundary of the Umatilla NF. HUNTS 245B1 and 245B2: S Fossil Private - PRIVATE LANDS ONLY within that part of Unit 45 south of State Hwy 19. [MAP]. The only bull we could see was a big blonde bull. We finally took a run down into Clarno which is B.L.M., the Northeast boundary of the Grizzly Unit and were about to drop in on quads to get back into the basin about 3 miles were I knew some good bucks would be. The State of Oregon has the 5th largest elk population in the United States and great potential for those looking for a trophy bull and a quality hunt. 200 series elk Finally Mike T., the ranch foreman for Earl Smith is located out in the hay fields on a tractor, see what glassing gets you. 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