Cottonwood Creek Upper or Lower

[ckhb]

I was up there two weeks ago before the rains hit and there was a good amount of acorns still on the ground with some old rooting here and there. Also saw a few Does and not much else so figure. I been itching to go back out there but my GPS took a dump and now I am sol. Best of luck out there and let us know if there is any luck after this rain.

 

[live it up]

Is there only one parking on the north side of the upper cottonwood creek.

 

[mgriffith80]

Is there only one parking on the north side of the upper cottonwood creek.

1 actual parking lot, but several areas to park along the HWY on the West bound side.

 

[live it up]

Thank you planning on making it up in the morning.

 

[Huntr Pat]

Realistically know can know when was the last time pig were taken, sure there is a log book at the check in station but can one garruanty every one signs it leaving noting that they harvest anything or not.

 

[Live2hunt]

Realistically know can know when was the last time pig were taken, sure there is a log book at the check in station but can one garruanty every one signs it leaving noting that they harvest anything or not.

The last time I was there, one of the card read 25 pigs taken and 4 hours spent on the place.

 

[huntingbret]

The last time I was there, one of the card read 25 pigs taken and 4 hours spent on the place.

When was the last time you were there?

 

[live it up]

The place is very nice to hunt this time of year. But the walk is tough heres some pictures were we were at it took us 2 hours to get 2 the back i seen 1 doe. some one shot a hog we seen the gut pile. and my gps shows were we were at. at one time. One heck of a hike we decided to come back what looked to be the easy way out through the bottom. Man we found out there was no easy way out. These mountains are tough going on a person.The hogs are there we seen all the tracks way towerds the back of the property. Well time to recuperate. All in all it was better than being at home seeing hunting shows.lol.

 

[live it up]

few more pic. my cousins in the pic. we herd the shot about a half hour into our walk. we seen the guys quartering out the hog from a distance.

 

[Squidy]

Hey im new to this forum an i love hunting but i wannna hunt for some boars up here anyone trying to meet up an get out there for a little boar hunting pm me an we can work something out thanks !!!

 

[Live2hunt]

When was the last time you were there?

Recently. I meant to say 2.5 pigs not 25 pigs. And looks like someone found one of 2.5 gutpiles.......hehe.

 

[ko1featherweigh]

Are you guys going in from the parking lot? ive been hearing people are going in from 152 off the high way just not sure where.

Live It Up what GPS are you using?

 

[live it up]

We used the parking lot to go in. We got there about shooting time and there was about 4 other cars parked there so these people new the area and were there at sun up.It was 2 hours of hiking in from the parking lot. About the gps its a Oregon 450 Garmin but i bought the california chip for it. cabelas sells it. it cost $100 and the chip fits garmin units that are capable of the chip. Its well worth the money i found lots of blm land here in cali. already with it.

 

[live it up]

This is the unit that i have im using the California chip till i hunt colorado the ill put the colorado chip. So far im loving it. lol.

 

[live it up]

I think the chip only works for garmin units.

 

[huntingbret]

few more pic. my cousins in the pic. we herd the shot about a half hour into our walk. we seen the guys quartering out the hog from a distance.

I wonder if it was live2hunt quartering the hog, like he normally does out there.

 

[Hikingwithguns]

I been itching to go back out there but my GPS took a dump and now I am sol. Best of luck out there and let us know if there is any luck after this rain.

You can use a map and a compass Or get a GPS app for your smartphone.

 

[ckhb]

Yup got the recon maps from cabelas and a replacement gps so I am all set. Once finals are done I may stop by Cottonwood on my way back to socal just the only thing is my girlfriend will be driving back with me so got to work some magic to get her out hunting. Safe hunting folks.

 

[johnboy31]

You can just go an hunt write now im headed out there early saturday morning

 

[Fredezee]

Hi all, newbie here. I hunt this area a bit. YES it is a tough area to hunt! Well actualy to get around. Steep steep hikes as previously mentioned. I came close to harvesting a pig there about two years ago but when I put the cross hairs on her I saw movement and counted three piglets with her. Couldn't do it and let them go on. This was in the main canyon beyond the first steep climb. I'm planning on heading up first week Jan and final trip will be some time within the last week before they close. I was waiting on a little more rain to get the pigs moving around. Was last there the final week of Zone A deer season.

This photo was from my last trip there in the same canyon I mentioned. I know its a bit fuzy but how many deer can you see in the middle of the photo? All does with a fawn. That same day I found a forkie buck, but he was just outside the fence line, I'm talking about 5yds into private property. watched him for about half an hour as he casualy walked deeper into private land and lost sight of him. Closest I've come to my first buck.

And this is way back in there looking into the same canyon about 1/2 mile away. I was on my way out, right about the same time I found that buck. My advice, take lots of fluids, lots of breaks, but get in there deep and take your time and be patient. Sit and glass, you'll see game. I'll post next time I'm heading out if anyone wants to hook up.
Fredo...