idaho elk hunting

[deerhunter_98520]

Ok guys im already starting plans for next year...i just got the ok tonight to use income tax next year for an out of state hunt    idaho it is...i think im going to do archery....i havent got an elk yet but im determined to do it with my bow first....any tips or suggestions from any of you guys that have hunted idaho before?  This will be my first time out of state hunting

[Bigshooter]

Good luck.

[vandeman17]

Are you going to have time to scout next summer? If so, PM me as I know of a few good areas for archery. Just hope the wolves haven't moved in since I was last there. 

[FSTaxidermy]

 If you can find a friend or someone on the forum that was successful at getting into elk recently thats your best bet.  If that doesn't pan out, then get to work on researching the units.
Get the hunting success stats and see what units are producing.  Call biologist, they can be very helpful.  Make sure you use the most recent information, a few years will make a big differents due to bad winters and wolves.    Good luck

[deerhunter_98520]

Im going to try and make a scouting trip...but vacation time is limited...so well see if it works out....i plan on buyin a wolf tag also...cant go over there and not do that.....i do have some family over there so ill be getting ahold of him and see if he will guide me  ....where do  you get the success rates at...fish and game website i would assume?

[ldjbuff]

We just got back from a hunt in one of the highest success rates in the state. Near Sun Valley. Buggled in a 5x6 but cause we are rookies we didnt have an open shot, he came in too fast. Only saw 2 elk the whole 6 days. lots of sign just were not calling much because of the wolves. Lots and lots of wolf tracks everywhere. We went to four different spots from 10k feet down to 6k feet. We hiked in nobody was near us at all.

[deerhunter_98520]

Did you see any wolves?....sounds like theres going to be more wolves in idaho than elk

[ldjbuff]

Saw a huge black one on a ridge. Saw tracks bigger than my hand. Once i get the pics back I will post them. Rode 50 miles on the dirtbikes, hiked over 25 miles in 6 days and saw 2 elk and 4 bears. Still fun though

[deerhunter_98520]

I take it you didnt buy a wolf tag?

[sirmissalot]

The area I grew up elk hunting was ruined by wolves. There's still some great hunting to be had, but a buddy of mine that lives there says the elk just really dont talk much anymore. The last time I was there we were in one of our favorite elk spots, a place called buster lake, we heard an elk bugle and it was instantly replied by a pack of wolves. What an eery sound to hear.

Our spot was near challis, to my understanding most of the areas around central Idaho/salmon area have pretty much been ruined. Not trying to be negative there is still some great elk hunting in parts, I'd just stay away from that area.

[deerhunter_98520]

Thats the stuff i need to hear about...if im going to spend the money i want to have a good hunt...no be followed by wolves the whole time..if this is what everyone is experiencing then i may just hunt colorado instead

[ridgefire]

just got back from idaho, our camp went 5 for 9 on bulls. 3 6x6s, a 5x5, and a 5x4. we went 4 for 6 on bulls last year all archery. there are still some good otc hunts. good luck.

[carpsniperg2]

just got back from idaho, our camp went 5 for 9 on bulls. 3 6x6s, a 5x5, and a 5x4. we went 4 for 6 on bulls last year all archery. there are still some good otc hunts. good luck.

We need to see some pictures and some stories of that hunt! Sounds like a good time.

[ridgefire]

i have some pics on my phone but do not have a clue how to post them. how do you post pics from a samsung phone. 

[Kola16]

Mac or PC. I have posted with my samsung phone on both, and they are both different.