Washington State Elk / GMU 564

RickE · October 30, 2011, 02:14 PM

Hello hunters. Have any of you ever hunted Elk in GMU 564 (battleground) in south western Washington State? It is one of two "any elk" gmu's in the State. Just looking for opinions on just about anything you can supply. Thank you in advance.

ialungo · October 30, 2011, 06:18 PM

Unit 564 is heavily populated, suburban homes & small farms (private property) & they don't want elk here, hence the either sex rule. The elk are few, it's not a "real" elk hunting area & it's a firearm restricted area. That being said I suppose there are some taken on the eastern & northeastern fringes of the area.

RickE · November 1, 2011, 03:19 PM

ialungo, thank you. My sister has ten acres that has about a dozen elk on it frequently. They damage fences, gardens and even the lawn. Are you aware of the restrictions for firearms?

ialungo · November 2, 2011, 11:51 AM

Yes, shotgun, muzzleloader etc. Check page 73 of the regs.

RickE · November 5, 2011, 07:10 PM

I decided to use my Super Blackhawk with Buffalo Bore 305 Grain loads. My only shot gun is my father's (long deceased) 16 gauge Ithica Feather weight with a modified bore. If I could find the ammo, I don't think (opinions?) anything but shot is good for anything but a open bore.. right?

October 30, 2011, 02:14 PM	#1
RickE Senior Member Join Date: December 18, 2009 Location: Kirkland Wa. Posts: 516	Washington State Elk / GMU 564 Hello hunters. Have any of you ever hunted Elk in GMU 564 (battleground) in south western Washington State? It is one of two "any elk" gmu's in the State. Just looking for opinions on just about anything you can supply. Thank you in advance.

November 5, 2011, 07:10 PM	#5
RickE Senior Member Join Date: December 18, 2009 Location: Kirkland Wa. Posts: 516	I decided to use my Super Blackhawk with Buffalo Bore 305 Grain loads. My only shot gun is my father's (long deceased) 16 gauge Ithica Feather weight with a modified bore. If I could find the ammo, I don't think (opinions?) anything but shot is good for anything but a open bore.. right? Last edited by RickE; November 6, 2011 at 11:42 AM.

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October 30, 2011, 06:18 PM	#2
ialungo Member Join Date: January 8, 2008 Posts: 23	Unit 564 is heavily populated, suburban homes & small farms (private property) & they don't want elk here, hence the either sex rule. The elk are few, it's not a "real" elk hunting area & it's a firearm restricted area. That being said I suppose there are some taken on the eastern & northeastern fringes of the area.

November 1, 2011, 03:19 PM	#3
RickE Senior Member Join Date: December 18, 2009 Location: Kirkland Wa. Posts: 516	ialungo, thank you. My sister has ten acres that has about a dozen elk on it frequently. They damage fences, gardens and even the lawn. Are you aware of the restrictions for firearms?

November 2, 2011, 11:51 AM	#4
ialungo Member Join Date: January 8, 2008 Posts: 23	Yes, shotgun, muzzleloader etc. Check page 73 of the regs.