Squamish Elk

[jimmybc]

I have a bugle and a hoochie mama. I've tried them a bit. Learned a lot about calling this week and looking forward to trying them some more.

[Zedbra]

I went up the valley yesterday and up into the mountains on the right past the first bridge - saw nothing but squirrels all day.

[rkettner]

Hey jimmy
My dad filled his tag but missed the herd bull at the elaho.

[Blainer]

Find sign, sit, glass, hootchie mama
World record non typical from Squamish last year
This years, awaiting official dry time is said to beat last years, New record. Don't quit, good luck

[Squire]

Find sign, sit, glass, hootchie mama
World record non typical from Squamish last year
This years, awaiting official dry time is said to beat last years, New record. Don't quit, good luck

The bulls you're referring to came from Indian Arm, not the Squamish River.
There are some good ones out there but the combination of genetics and environment in the Indian Arm appear superior in terms of antler growth.
Also, it only took a few years of LEH to educate the Squamish elk. Far fewer sightings from the road and they have spread out a lot into smaller herds this year.

[Blainer]

The bulls you're referring to came from Indian Arm, not the Squamish River.
There are some good ones out there but the combination of genetics and environment in the Indian Arm appear superior in terms of antler growth.
Also, it only took a few years of LEH to educate the Squamish elk. Far fewer sightings from the road and they have spread out a lot into smaller herds this year.

I know where they where they were harvested, didn't want to mention exact location as draw requests will spike. Both Elk transplanted from island, genetic should be similar and terrain similar, typical rain forest. I hope Ashlu/Elaho produce some Crankers soon. Good information shared, get in the timber.

[Squire]

I know where they where they were harvested, didn't want to mention exact location as draw requests will spike. Both Elk transplanted from island, genetic should be similar and terrain similar, typical rain forest. I hope Ashlu/Elaho produce some Crankers soon. Good information shared, get in the timber.

Applying your logic, your erroneous info could have influenced draws in the Squamish as well. This thread is about the Squamish LEH after all.

I certainly wouldn't discourage hunters from applying in the Squamish as I hope to be as lucky as my son was one day as well. There are plenty of good bulls out there; I was just being realistic about relative opportunity for an exceptional one.