HUNTS 247D1 and 247D2: Northside - Ritter Private - 0% public lands. Dave was at full draw and I wondered if he was ever going to take the shot, the bull wasstill coming in on us. I have always liked to be a smaller bull; Dave on the other hand along with Ben would always pretend that they were big bulls when calling. Time to re-group, we would feel better after eating and changing socks back at camp. Mike would have his chance later to harvest a 350+ plus bull on this hunt. Hell of a memory for a 14 yr old kid, made it even more special that we were able to do it together. [MAP]. If you wish to apply for the controlled draw, you must apply by May 15. HUNTS 238B1 and 238B2: Grizzly Private - 0% public lands. Messages. Dad, your crazywere the words that came from my sons mouth on an elk hunt in the Grizzly Hunt Unit, in Oregon. I told Mike & Ben The next good bull I see I was going to take him. Now that is positive thinking after such a slow morning As I said earlier I was dozing off whenMike said Elk. Rifle hunters' musts apply for a unit specific controlled draw hunt, or purchase a guaranteed outfitter tag, or Landowner tag. To make sure you are getting the correct info, here's the contact for ODFW Controlled Hunts Wildlife Division: 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr. Location. For elk, consider the Hornady Superformance load. 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. I looked at draw odds and harvest rates like always but one thing led to another and I ended up drawing a bull tag in the fossil unit (16% public land) as my second choice. That part of Unit 66 north of US Hwy 20. That part of Unit 48 south and east of N Fork John Day Rvr. PRIVATE LANDS ONLY in Unit 37. The hunts know starts to get pretty exciting for both of us. This past summer my son and I visited one of the ranchers that I have known through others, as well as how he knew me, yet we have never sat down and had a fireside chat During the 4 or so hours we spent in a tent on his property, setting life straight and becoming friends of the mind, a common bond was made. Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated. That part of Unit 53 north of Hwy 237 from Island City to Cove and Mill Cr Rd from Cove to Moss Springs Campground. Unfortunately, we will no longer accept personal checks for final payments unless made prior to the 60-day deadline. PRIVATE LANDS ONLY in Unit 41. 1 - Bull 5 pts @ 70% (2019 Prediction) 249A1 Ukiah Unit No. Not included are tags and licenses, transportation cost to and from camp, motel costs before or after scheduled trip, rental cars, meat processing, taxidermy or gratuities for guides. Pretty interesting hunt choice. In NOTE: This information is for reference use only, and is not intended to replace the information found in the current Big Game Regulations. We ended up walking the rim rock all the way to the end. Lego 79015 - Der TOP-Favorit unserer Produkttester. NEW! This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Salem, OR 97302. That part of Unit 72 west of the following roads: Beginning at junction of US Hwy 20 and Silver Creek Rd (Harney Co Rd 138); north on Co Rd 138 and USFS Rd 45 to USFS Rd 41 north of Delintment Lake; north on USFS Rd 41 to 125 Grant Co Rd 69; north on Co 69 to Crook Co Rd 318; north on Co Rd 318 to junction with Paulina-Suplee Rd. Visit Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The elk you hit will drop about four feet, straight down. If successful, you then have until the day prior to the start of the hunting season to purchase your tag. Elk hunt in the Grizzly Unit "Big Muddy". This hunt was about Frankie getting his first Pronghorn in Oregon. 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. I still went to draw as he was coming in, but my awkward sitting arrangement my arrow slipped from the rest. It extends more than 600,000 acres along the Oregon Coast. HUNT 260M: Eagle Cap - 100% Public land. Unit 19 excluding USFS land and all land within the 219E Pengra and 219F Oakridge Private Lands hunts. Archery Rocky mountain elk taken in Northeastern Oregon. Brian Henninger does find the time to enjoy the outdoors during the off season from PGA Tour. drought and information from around the web impacting Elk hunting in OCHOCO in Oregon. It is important to plan early when booking a hunt with us. HUNTS 233X and 233Y: Sprague - 75% public lands. The Oregon hunting season for 2022-2023 opens on August 1, 2022. We hunt over 30,000 acres of private land in both central and eastern Oregon. [MAP]. Then all of a sudden the person came back on the new channel and said Hey Frank you dummy, this is BHH, then I replied What you doing, his reply was were up here in the sun with at least 1/2 dozen bulls in the binos, how long before you guys can get up here. As in any service business gratuities are greatly appreciated. HUNT 230A, 230R and 230T2: W Rogue - 35% public lands. [MAP], HUNT 221T2: Sutherlin - 25% public lands. Hunters who dont report deer and elk tags must pay a $25 fine to get a hunting license (for 2017 tags, the fine will apply for a 2019 license). 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. HUNT 247B: W Northside - 30% public lands. That part of Unit 66 south of US Hwy 20; and all of units 67, 68, 69, 70, 71 and 73, hunt excludes Malheur NWR and Hart Mtn NAR. PRIVATE LANDS ONLY in Unit 42. HUNT 246A: W Murderers Cr - 65% public lands. This particular hunt came about with wanting to hunt Antelope sooner than later again with a rifle, plus not waiting until we had 12 or more points for hunting old haunts from the past in S.E. We hunt 1000's of acres of private land hunt in eastern Oregon near John Day for the Rio Grande turkeys. Most elk found in this area migrate from Idaho and cannot consistently be found in Oregon. HUNT 235A: Badlands - 65% public lands. We have hunted most big game, deer, elk, bear and big horn sheep in Eastern Oregon. Dont know Bubba. The Elk Reduction Program principally results from a misguided program of winter elk feeding by FWS on the nearby Jackson Hole National Elk Refuge. In 2015, ODFW offered about 60,000 controlled elk tags. This area was known for having bulls only hanging in the shallow draws. So we go to the alternate channel, not thinking that we would still get scanned as I was asking Mike who was that. Proceeds from the sale of these tags are returned to CDFW to fund projects that benefit bighorn sheep, deer, elk, and pronghorn antelope. We are able to close the distance to about 150 yards with little cover at this time. HUNT 252C1 and 252C2: Starkey Experimental Forest - 100% public lands. 470C is the premier unit in Oregon. Reply. Mike, stayed back as Ben and I were out of the truck fast on foot with rifles and binos in hand. William Wild Bill Campbell A vintage of a man passes! to Bellfountain; north on Bellfountain Rd to Llewellyn Rd: point of beginning. 849 sq mi. HUNT 238A: Grizzly Grassland - 18% public lands. "It should be special," said Brian Ferry , a biologist with the Oregon . It wasnt very long before we set out on a single 4X4 quad cross country from the BLM to get an opportunity to hunt the Smith Ranch. My old buddy hunting the other unit had hiked up on top of the Buttes and gave a call on the Motorola, bubba its clear at the Saddle. 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. We ended up on Daves property.he really took to the kid as he called him..Ha-Ha. 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. Being able to come up with an area and the Ranchers phone number, Jeff was able to get permission to hunt on this land. 1 - Bull 4pts 236Y Maury Unit No. That part of Unit 46 east of US Hwy 395. HUNTS 251D1 and 251D2: Elkhorn Mtn - 70% public lands. mi. Ha-Ha. [MAP], HUNT 211C: Banks - Beginning at the intersection of Hwy 26 and Hwy 47; west on Hwy 26 to Timber Rd; south on Timber Rd to the Hwy 6 junction; east on Hwy 6 to Hwy 47; northwest on Hwy 47 to Hwy 26 junction, point of beginning. Ok! HUNT 251A and 251R: N Sumpter - 40% public lands. That part of Unit 36 outside exterior boundary of Ochoco NF. Scuttlebutt was that the guide finally had to finish the buck off as it was leaving the property boundary, but then again it is only scuttlebutt! So the following was able to happen because of the gathering of the past summer! This all came about because I was pushing him too hard to get on a big bull that we had spotted earlier around 1300 from about a mile out. HUNT 214 and 214T: Trask - 42% public lands. We have a very limited number of deer hunts but we generally run 90% success rate on bucks ranging from the 120's - 160's. Our rifle bull elk hunts are very . 2020 Oregon rifle season Elk hunt. Ben during this time period had been on the ridge above us watching everything unfold. Forecast for deer, elk, bear, cougar, waterfowl and upland birds DEER. PRIVATE LANDS ONLY in Unit 22. My son and I just drew our first antelope hunt after 13 years, for the Ochoco Unit. HUNTS 271A1 and 271A2: Silvies-N Juniper - 45% public lands. and be able to take a bull or a cow on this hunt. Outfitters then have until March 31 each year to sell those tags. We caught up to her a couple of times but she ran off before he could settle in to shoot. The wind was really blowing hard on the hill and the shot was at about 300 yards. You can report online at www.reportmyhunt.com or call 1-866-947-ODFW (6339) to speak to a customer service representative. Photo by Trever Niestrath. All public lands within the Unit 48. Yep, you read that correctly, August 1-29 for the early hunt, this area also has a mid-season in October and a late-season in December! 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. SE. With so much interest in the possible injury to the Bull Elk prior to the attack by the bear in my "Grizzly Kills Bull Elk in the Yellowstone River, Hayden V. Do you have landowner tags, lease land, or have an lodge? This bull was shot at 50 feet after a long stalk. 200 series elk The only bull we could see was a big blonde bull. That part of Unit 57 south and east of following line: Beginning on Unit 57 boundary at Enterprise; north on Hwy 3 to Charlois Rd (FR 46); southeast on Charlois Rd to FR 4605; north on 4605 to FR 4605-200; north on 4605-200 to FR 4615; north on 4615 to north boundary of Section 9 (T3N, R45W); east on north boundary of section 9 and 10 to Unit 57 boundary at Joseph Cr. HUNTS 253B: Mt Harris - 20% public lands. 2018 Warner Unit Pronghorn Hunt Rick N. Franks RV Newsletter Feels like Summer, Antelope Pronghorn Hunting Biggs Hunt Unit Oregon. On this elk hunt, I had my son, his friend Brandon and myself for the most part and we were hunting the breaks of the John Day River in the BLM. Eastern Oregon. 459 sq. I had lineBrian Henningerand his brother John Henningerup the year before to hunt the Smith Ranch for Elk and Deer. Williams Peak and Ginright (Fourmile)Timber Sale Project Area Restrictions . Deer, especially old bucks, are in thick cover in the Hood unit. If you just want to kill a general-season elk, the spike-only Wasatch Mountains and Central Mountains units can be very good, with access via the Uinta National Forest and Manti-La Sal National Forest. drought and information from around the web impacting Elk hunting in GRIZZLY in Oregon. [MAP], HUNT 212B: Buick Canyon - 60% public lands. Not wanting to pack out the bull that is hurt and not able to run full tilt, I run across to the top of the creek ledge I made the decision to head the bull off and turn him back up the creek, so Dave can get another shot off and put the bull down. 90s, 2000s, much of my time was spent in Central Oregon mostly on the west side of the John Day River in pursuit of deer, elk and free ranging exotics. Ok! Please review the Big Game Regulations for sub-unit descriptions. Success rates are poor without access to private lands. Thanks again for the connection, Max is very thankful and wanted me to say Thanks as well. Oct 29, 2013. General Season Antlerless Elk Damage Tag. BHH was the early name that I would use with Brian Hennniner. I did have Mike an old hunting partner in the immediate area, but he was hunting a another unit to the north this season. Hunt series key: 100 series - buck deer 200 series - elk 400 series - pronghorn 500 series - bighorn sheep 600 series - antlerless deer 700 series - spring black bear . Then all of a sudden the person came back on the new channel and said Hey Frank you dummy, this is BHH, then I replied What you doing, his reply was were up here in the sun with at least 1/2 dozen bulls in the binos, how long before you guys can get up here. Within about 10 minutes I spot a extremely arge bull about a mile off up on a shallow swale, the hunt was on. In Oregon turkey 2 turkey tags can be purchased for our . HUNT 245D: Fossil Unit Private - 0% public lands. Those parts of units 71 and 73 as follows: That part of 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. HUNT 219B: Pengra - 1% public lands. Contact: Prineville office 541-447-5111. Informacin detallada del sitio web y la empresa: fishpicnictrogir.com, +385958056096 Three island tour from Trogir & Split, Fish picnic Trogir - One day trip from Trogir or Split, Blue Lagoon, olta, Private tours We also offer a public land Heppner Unit 1st season bull elk hunt. [MAP]. 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. Typically, elk hunting improves as you get further away from open roads. The unit, home to more than 4,000 elk, is boasting its highest bull-to-cow ratio since 1991 at 30 bulls per 100 cows. North to south, bear hunting goes from very good to very low success. The buck drops and never moves a lick after that. To be eligible to hunt or before you can apply for an elk hunt in the state of Oregon, all hunters must first create an online profile on the state website https://odfw.huntfishoregon.com/login and purchase your Resident or Non-Resident hunting license. The culprits (youth) were caught from what I understand (local rancher gossip) and given just punishment. This hunt area is mostly rugged terrain with few Rds; hunters should be prepared. 2 - Bull 4pts 238X Grizzly Unit No. grizzly opal city lower bridge terrabonne prineville jct cline fa ls redmond o-neil prineville powe l butte mitchel kaskela 6 6 7 0 7 9 6 0 big m u d y r d l w rb d nw ge rke r d j u n i p e r e c y n r d sw h ouston lak e rd 592 0 n w t e n i n o r d t r o u t c r r d h a y c r r d n e g o s n e r r d n e g s n e r r d m i l l i c a n r d f r . That part of Unit 48 north and west of N Fork John Day Rvr. William Wild Bill Campbell A vintage of a man passes! HUNT 221A: NW Indigo - 23% public lands. Then over the Motorola came call from someone else other than Mike, who said Hey Frank where are you! Public Land Elk hunting. [MAP], HUNT 210C1 and 210C2: Upper Nehalem - 18% public lands. E Cascade (234M) E Cascade Muzzleloader (234M) . Messages 1,345 Reactions 890. Elk. Helena, Montana. HUNT 225B: Curry Private - 0% public lands. Nice part is we can find both elk and deer hunts . With over 25 years of experience hunting and producing trophy Rocky Mountain elk, we can certainly help you with your dream hunt. HUNT 242: Hood Unit Private - 0% public lands. From Bend, north on US Hwy 97 to jct with Hwy 20 west. It wasnt long before we could see a large herd of elk and about 5 bulls wandering around with one doing all of the major calling. Elk tags must be purchased (or picked up as part of a SportsPac) no later than the day before the hunt begins. Past and present I have sent many hunters into the unit with very good success! I had lineBrian Henningerand his brother John Henningerup the year before to hunt the Smith Ranch for Elk and Deer. This all came about because I was pushing him too hard to get on a big bull that we had spotted earlier around 1300 from about a mile out. [MAP]. [MAP], HUNT 257A: Elk Cr - 20% public lands. The terrain that Rocky Mountain elk live varies greatly. As I have said before many people come into our lives. Public lands: 27 percent. The Tag: Unit 56 Wenaha Archery Rocky Mountain Elk. All hunts are booked on first come first serve basis. We can cater to physical disabilities in most units. 415 sq mi in northeast part of Unit 34 and southeast part of Unit 39. 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. It wasnt long before the bull went into a rage, ripping up sage brush and grunting a lot. I could also see the spike that I had taken a shot at the day before that the arrow had deflected off a tree and bounce across the bulls back. (MAP). [MAP], HUNT 211B: N Central Scappoose - 5% public lands. Most bears are found in the north Cascade units and, southward, west of U.S. 97. HUNTS 251M1 and 251M2: Elkhorn - PRIVATE LANDS ONLY in Unit 51 and the Auburn and Muddy Creek tracts of the Elkhorn Wildlife Area. Would I hunt the Grizzly Unit again, yes I would. Spotted a number of dandy mule deer bucks, but elk were lacking. 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. That part of Unit 18 north of US Hwy 20. Archery hunters can purchase a general license and over the counter tag which is good for most elk units in the State. Hunting should be excellent, for example, in . HUNT 246T1: Murderers Cr - Northside - Units 46 and 47. [MAP]. This hunt was for Frankie and I wanted to make sure he got his Lope. That part of Unit 76 north and east of FR 2901, 3036, 2914, 2916, 2917 and 2804 and that part of Unit 77 east of FR 2516 and that part of unit 35 south of FR 24, 2435, 18, 22, 2260, 23, 2320, 2320-500 and BLM Rd 6159-0-00. Tag numbers are high with numerous long seasons to keep the elk population under control. That part of Unit 17 as follows: Beginning at the mouth of Salmon River; east on Salmon river to State Hwy 18 near Rose Lodge; east on Hwy 18 to Murphy Rd; south on Murphy Rd to 100 Rd; south on 100 to 300 Rd; south on 300 to BLM Rd 8-7-23 (M4 and Blackrock mainline); east and south on BLM 8-7-23 to BLM 8-8-12 road; southwest on 8-8-12 road to BLM 8-8-11 road; south on 8-8-11 road to BLM 8-8-23 road; southeast on 8-8-23 road to Fanno Ridge Rd; southeast on Fanno Ridge Rd to the Valsetz Rd, west on Valsetz Rd to South Fork of Siletz River; downstream on South Fork of Siletz River, main Siletz River and north shoreline of Siletz Bay to Pacific Ocean; north on Pacific Ocean coastline to the point of beginning. If you plan on hunting in higher elevation, as a rule of thumb, expect the tempture to decrease roughly 5 for every 1000' in elevation gain. That part of Unit 14 beginning at the western boundary of Unit 15 and Pike Rd in Yamhill. We would work another area of the Grasslands later in the hunt! If you wish to apply for the controlled draw, you must apply by May 15. Visibility was about 300 yards, with no breaks in the weather. The # 1 Internet Website on Bow Hunting & Archery. Frank you cant shoot at the bull, you already have one out there somewhere. Those werethe words from an old hunting buddy Dave Brill, as we were calling in a dandy 5X5 bull onthe Big Muddy. [MAP]. Some areas will also allow for the hunting of waterfowl and upland game birds. We did not get to hunt the opener of the hunt coming in on Sunday late. That part of Unit 14 beginning at the junction of Hwy 8 and Hwy 47 (Forest Grove); south on Hwy 47 to Pike Rd (Yamhill); north and west on Pike Rd to Rockyford Rd; south on Rockyford Rd to Old Railroad Grade; west on Old Railroad Grade to 2-5-29.0 Rd (CCC Rd and Toll Rd); west and north on 2-5-29.0 Rd to 2-6-3 Rd at Murphy Camp; north and east on 2-6-3 Rd (Flora Mainline) to N Fork Trask Rvr Rd at Neverstill; north and west on N Fork Trask Rvr Rd to Williams Rd; north on Williams Rd to 2500 Line Rd; north and west on 2500 Line Rd to Seven Cedars Rd cross-over; north and east on Seven Cedars cross-over to C-Line Rd; north and east on C-line Rd to Beaver Dam Rd; north on Beaver Dam Rd to Hwy 6; east on Hwy 6 to junction with Hwy 8; south and east on Hwy 8 to Hwy 47, point of beginning. South on USFS 370 to jct with USFS 46 road (Century Drive), east and north on USFS 46 to Bend. 1 - Bull 4pts 238Y Grizzly Unit No. 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. 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. part of Oregon, so spotting and working in on them is the normal in the Grizzly Unit. Location. HUNT 223A and 223T: Melrose - All of Unit 23. Many tags are available through outfitters and I can be very helpful with that. HUNT 231X: SE Cascades - 48% public lands. The bull is enraged but decides to turn and trot off down the canyon. [MAP]. All of Unit 35 and that part of Unit 77 east of US Hwy 97. 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. 2022 GRIZZLY ISLAND TULE ELK HUNT HUNT OVERVIEW Hunt dates Period 1 antlerless: August 16-19, 2022 . The only bull we could see was a big blonde bull. 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. Hmm! The weather in this region is unpredictable and it's known for notorious rain showers. Daves Grizzly Unit Bull shot at 15 yards! 537 sq. HUNT 253A: S Catherine Cr - 40% public lands. (Maps: Ochoco NF, Prineville BLM). Whitetail Hunting Website Design and SEO Services provided by Walker Media Company, LLC. That part of the Wagontire Unit north of Lake County Road 5-14. [MAP]. PRIVATE LANDS ONLY in Unit 45. Note - Vehicular access to certain private lands may be restricted to weekends only. HUNTS 265A1, 265A2, 265A3 and 265R: W Beulah - 80% public lands. Finished skinning her out then cut her in half and headed for home about 6PM last night.. High Desert Region hunting forecast. Upfront Outfitters has long been passionate for elk hunting and we continue to produce quality Rocky Mountain elk. 288 sq mi. to Hwy 350; southwest on Hwy 350 to junction of Hwy 350 and Co. Rd. With small streams flowing late into the summer, expect animals to remain up high early in the hunting season. This would be his first Antelope hunt as a shooter! We crawled to the edge where my son touched one off from the top clear down to the bottom. HUNT 221C: Harness Mtn: - 28% public lands. Use temperature ranges to plan and prepare for your hunt. I was quite happy that Frankie got a Lope on this hunt and he made the final shot that counted. If unsuccessful you gain a preference point. After a tag holder harvests an animal, one person may accompany the permit holder to help remove the animal. 20. This unit may prove a bit more difficult to turn up elk on public but check out those season dates! [MAP]. Since I could only see the horns of the Lope, I told Frankie he was about to do some hiking to move in on the buck. That portion of the Unit 60 within the Eagle Cap Wilderness boundary. area during another earlier scouting trip for deer. This bull now hangs in theWholesale Sport Outdoor Outfitters (Old Sportsmans Warehouse)in Portland, OR at 82nd Ave and Johnson Creek. Western Montana. :flowered: Wall tent camp, snowy mountains, big bulls down. Not all weather elements are available within the unit. Nosler Partition bullet. I told Mike & Ben The next good bull I see I was going to take him. Now that is positive thinking after such a slow morning As I said earlier I was dozing off whenMike said Elk. Location. We are a Hunting Outfit that specializes in both rifle and archery hunting for mule deer and rocky mountain elk. Colorado and New Mexico. [MAP], HUNTS 210B1 and 210B2: Central Saddle Mtn - 60% public lands. 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. HUNTS 266B, 266T, 266X, 266Y and 266R: N Malheur Rvr - 80% public lands. Each year, Outfitters are allowed to apply for 50% of the Non Resident tags for deer and elk that were drawn in the previous years public draw.