Camp Wainwright primative

honda610 · #1 11-20-2012, 04:09 PM

I was wondering who from AO is going to the base for the Muzzle loader hunt. I was thinking of seeing if anybody wants to pair up or do some group deer drives, I am hunting solo so if your interested let me know.

on point · #2 11-20-2012, 04:16 PM

My wife and I'll be there hunting moose I'd exchange #'s with you and try to help each other out.

Don K · #3 11-20-2012, 07:45 PM

2 of us coming for muzzle loader season. 8th time up (4times for deer, 1 moose and the rest as 'help'). Might be up for that...

davebuck · #4 11-20-2012, 09:54 PM

How is the elk population in wainwright for December

honda610 · #5 11-22-2012, 07:31 PM

I was there several years ago with my dad for his muzzle loader hunt we had a good time. It was alot more civilized than when i was there for my hunt (first rifle season) about 8 years ago. Looking forward to walking the coulees and thick brush. Iam bringing my .50 Hawkens iron sight to push bush should be a challenge!

diffrdrum · #6 11-22-2012, 07:46 PM

just drove through there 3hours ago, 5 or so inches of snow on the base. and a few deer moving around. didnt see elk

elkhunter1234 · #7 11-22-2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by diffrdrum

just drove through there 3hours ago, 5 or so inches of snow on the base. and a few deer moving around. didnt see elk

How about any moose? ( bulls)

diffrdrum · #8 11-22-2012, 08:39 PM

yup 3bulls were on the west side of hiway in an open field. dont ask me exact location, was doin 100kh. the signs say the base runs roughly 8km as you travel hiway. roughly 2km from beginning of base headed south.

davebuck · #9 11-23-2012, 09:01 AM

Thks i hope the elk are around for the December hunt Iheard it's a tuff hunt my son an i are going to give it a good go lots of walking . It will be a lot of fun elk hunting with my son it's his first elk hunt

Ironhorse · #10 11-23-2012, 11:44 AM

Hi never hunted there before. Can a hunter bring a buddy that is not hunting?
Thanks for any info.

sakogreywolf · #11 11-23-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Hi never hunted there before. Can a hunter bring a buddy that is not hunting?
Thanks for any info.

Yes.

Jay T · #12 11-23-2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sakogreywolf

Yes.

What he said.

Moose are VERY plentiful on the base.

davebuck · #13 11-23-2012, 04:30 PM

Seems like more moose than elk an they have a December elk hunt as you can tell I have never hunted that area

shedcrazy · #14 11-23-2012, 04:33 PM

davebuck...just ask the guys at the check station and I am sure they will try and help you out!
When are you and your son coming to hunt?

Lefty-Canuck · #15 11-23-2012, 04:42 PM

Anyone hunting elk on the base?....

I am hunting elk off the base. Good to keep in touch as we can help each other out. I know where the herd(s) are crossing in and out of the base in the South....

LC

Otter · #16 11-23-2012, 05:55 PM

Step dad and me will be out for a cow moose with the muzzle loader. hope everyone has a good hunt.

peyton1 · #17 11-23-2012, 07:08 PM

i will be there on dec 9 hunting elk

bearbuster · #18 11-24-2012, 08:10 AM

I will be there for cow moose muzzle loader. Would willing to pair up with a. Bull moose hunter to help out with scouting

davebuck · #19 11-25-2012, 09:05 AM

Shedcrazy my son an i are leaving Friday December 9 after work go to meeting in wainwright then see what happen,s the first day . Like you said get information at the morning meeting between elk an moose hunters i don't think it's going to be lonely LOL. I hope to meet you up there thanks for the reply

gregc · #20 11-25-2012, 09:09 AM

am curious if the primitive weapons at wainwright is draw only or a just show up and shoot??

thanks

lmtada · #21 11-25-2012, 09:29 AM

Draw only. We will be up for the first draw next week for deer.
Looking forward to it. I have the Muzzleloader sighted in , and shot over 100 shots on that thing already. It is fun, getting faster at reloading. I do not know how they did it in the civil wars in USA with people shooting at you. I would get good at reloading fast.

Marco

elkhunter1234 · #22 11-25-2012, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bearbuster

I will be there for cow moose muzzle loader. Would willing to pair up with a. Bull moose hunter to help out with scouting

I will be up there for the muzzle load hunt, between my son daughter and daughter inlaw we have 3 bull tags, ill pm you our cell numbers and we will defiantly keep in touch..

Jim..

chinchaga07 · #23 11-25-2012, 10:31 AM

I am heading up there for the 10 -12 of December for deer. It is mine and my buddies first time up there. Does F&W send out packages similar to the bison draw with information such as directions to the meeting site or is there a number a guy can call to get the info. Going in blind enough already. Any info would be appreciated. Looking forward to it. Have heard great things about this hunt.

Don K · #24 11-25-2012, 07:29 PM

Pretty excited after firing a 'few' shots through the front stuffer today in preparation for Thursday!! Got It shooting really well with groups touching at 100 yards and bang On at 200 too!

Hoping some deer have been pushed in from off the base... Any truth to the rumor this could be last year on base for a while?