We made our first trip this year to the east side 2 weeks ago, covered some serious ground and didn't find a single antler. It's a spot we've found some in the past. Did see some nice bucks and lots of elk, but they were still packing as well. I've noticed the bulls tend to drop between April 1st and the 25th unless they're bigger bulls, they seem to drop in March...

But now I got springers on the mind, first year we've had low clear water and every year in the past with that have resulted in Feb springers, after boating the first one on the 17th I'll be hard pressed staying off the water...

You should zip down and fish some stlhdr42, got a bed to stay if you want, things are cutting loose early... I know you're jonsing for one too!

Keith