As a youth in the early 70s I also hunted the Bethel ridge area and witnessed the slauter ,and all the the damn hunters.
My area is over here on the west side .We have been hunting this area for 15 years I have watched this area grown leaps and bounds as far as Elk population.
This area is a brush nightmare but we take nice elk every year ,it's not for the weak at heart ( no wimps ),thats why we don't see many hunters ,but the Elk sure like it here.
Steelie Horn,I totally agree with you you're comment on cougars and bears ,I knew this was going to happen we need to control their poulation,heck I have pack of Coyotes that is terrorizing my property,I'm thinking of a rabbit distress call?
I can't comment on you're situation over there on the other side of the Big Hill,Although I do enjoy the Okanagon area for deer during rifle season though.
Next to a Bull elk ,I find the White tail buck to quite a foe to deal with.
tight Lines and tighter groups

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[This message has been edited by Osprey (edited 08-22-2000).]