Unit 8 - how's the weather?

[Millhouse]

Anyone know what the weather and road conditions are like in unit 8? We have been planning to head up and scout for my wife's archery elk hunt this weekend and were wondering whats it's like up there now. Plus she really wants to run into some turkeys! Just don't want to spend the gas money if its a mess up there. Thanks.

[alexjh1]

I was up there last weekend to drop my trailer off, doing some camping this weekend with the wife and kids..well my archery tag and bow are in tow. To my surprise it was pretty dry, did not see a muddy mess that I have seen in years past in August. The weather has been shown scatter Tstorms all week and will continue but when I was up there really dry and the roads were good.

 

I didn't get drawn but love this unit for Elk, not a trophy hunter, just like the meat and jerky. Good luck to you and your wife.

 

Alex

[Millhouse]

Thanks Alex! It's been a few weeks since we were last up there so it's good to have an update. This will be her first archery elk hunt. Looking forward to having a good, fun hunt and hopefully she gets to enjoy some good rut activity.

[alexjh1]

just got back from hanging with the family, a few muley does and a couple of little velvet bucks. Rain came in strong over the weekend but the roads held up well. So, I was fine in my dodge truck but there are some pooled areas. Don't forget your thermosel, mosquito's were there and sure to be horrible when Elk opens.

 

Good luck,

alex

[HUNTnTAT2]

Will be up there tomorrow. When I get bk I can give some insight. Was up two weeks ago. Roads were good. Saw some turkeys pulling into camp. Bow was in the bk of the truck of coarse. Did see some elk. Not sure if ur wife is looking for total horn porn or just any bull. But if u need some info shoot me a PM.