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Re: Doubling Down: Washington/Idaho
« Reply #15 on: February 17, 2016, 04:28:54 PM »
Either way make sure you apply for some controlled hunts in Idaho also. Either sex or bull. Great opportunity there.

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Re: Doubling Down: Washington/Idaho
« Reply #16 on: February 17, 2016, 05:02:51 PM »
IdahoGuy is correct.  Unit 4 (Coeur d'Alene river drainage, mostly) is just slammed during the "B" tag (rifle) season.  Depending on where you live, go north to Units 1 or 2, perhaps 4A.  Or, south to 6 or 9.  Much less pressure.

I-90 is just too convenient, access to Unit 4 is going to kill it some day.

There is a reason why more people go to Unit 4.   :drool:   

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Re: Doubling Down: Washington/Idaho
« Reply #17 on: February 18, 2016, 06:38:35 AM »
Either way make sure you apply for some controlled hunts in Idaho also. Either sex or bull. Great opportunity there.

There is an either sex controlled hunt down in 5 that I have some access to, that looks like a good draw.

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Re: Doubling Down: Washington/Idaho
« Reply #18 on: February 22, 2016, 07:26:16 PM »
I am in the same boat.  Lots of deer over the years, never an elk.  I always see them, but something always happens.  I have always done EWa Muzzleloader and I think I am done.  I spend a lot of time fishing the panhandle, and I cut a coupe of cords of wood each fall on the northside 4th of July pass, I can tell you the Cd'A Drainage get hammered with hunters, (but I have the river all to myself).  I read an article last spring in the Cd'a press that the St Joe herds are finally recovering. I would go Idaho in a heartbeat.  Last time I checked it was something like $750 bucks for a tag and license


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Re: Doubling Down: Washington/Idaho
« Reply #19 on: February 22, 2016, 07:29:56 PM »
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Re: Doubling Down: Washington/Idaho
« Reply #20 on: February 22, 2016, 09:57:40 PM »
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Re: Doubling Down: Washington/Idaho
« Reply #21 on: February 23, 2016, 06:44:51 PM »
never elk hunted in Washington but seems like you guys are selling the hunt a little short. As mentioned, if its your first elk you have the opportunity to shoot a cow and put some meat in the freezer. Idaho otc panhandle does not offer any cow opportunity. I take my son deer hunting in Washington on the eastside  and we run into elk all the time. The panhandle is  good elk hunting with tons of opportunity with multiple weapons but the cda river and others are turning into a zoo with a ton of hunters. I would definitely do both if I were you and I am considering taking my son elk hunting in Washington! as well as Idaho just because we bump a fair number of elk and the units we hunt for deer are either sex elk in Washington. Do both and kill two elk!

I would love any pointers on where you find all these elk. I have been after them for 6 years now and have not had a shot opportunity.  :tup:

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Re: Doubling Down: Washington/Idaho
« Reply #22 on: February 24, 2016, 08:47:05 AM »
never elk hunted in Washington but seems like you guys are selling the hunt a little short. As mentioned, if its your first elk you have the opportunity to shoot a cow and put some meat in the freezer. Idaho otc panhandle does not offer any cow opportunity. I take my son deer hunting in Washington on the eastside  and we run into elk all the time. The panhandle is  good elk hunting with tons of opportunity with multiple weapons but the cda river and others are turning into a zoo with a ton of hunters. I would definitely do both if I were you and I am considering taking my son elk hunting in Washington! as well as Idaho just because we bump a fair number of elk and the units we hunt for deer are either sex elk in Washington. Do both and kill two elk!

I would love any pointers on where you find all these elk. I have been after them for 6 years now and have not had a shot opportunity.  :tup:


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I need to think about that one! :chuckle:Lets see if my boy gets one on that side this year and then Ill share some intel!

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Re: Doubling Down: Washington/Idaho
« Reply #23 on: February 24, 2016, 09:19:49 AM »
never elk hunted in Washington but seems like you guys are selling the hunt a little short. As mentioned, if its your first elk you have the opportunity to shoot a cow and put some meat in the freezer. Idaho otc panhandle does not offer any cow opportunity. I take my son deer hunting in Washington on the eastside  and we run into elk all the time. The panhandle is  good elk hunting with tons of opportunity with multiple weapons but the cda river and others are turning into a zoo with a ton of hunters. I would definitely do both if I were you and I am considering taking my son elk hunting in Washington! as well as Idaho just because we bump a fair number of elk and the units we hunt for deer are either sex elk in Washington. Do both and kill two elk!

I would love any pointers on where you find all these elk. I have been after them for 6 years now and have not had a shot opportunity.  :tup:
Send me a pm, you should have gotten one by now.

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Re: Doubling Down: Washington/Idaho
« Reply #24 on: February 24, 2016, 09:35:16 AM »
never elk hunted in Washington but seems like you guys are selling the hunt a little short. As mentioned, if its your first elk you have the opportunity to shoot a cow and put some meat in the freezer. Idaho otc panhandle does not offer any cow opportunity. I take my son deer hunting in Washington on the eastside  and we run into elk all the time. The panhandle is  good elk hunting with tons of opportunity with multiple weapons but the cda river and others are turning into a zoo with a ton of hunters. I would definitely do both if I were you and I am considering taking my son elk hunting in Washington! as well as Idaho just because we bump a fair number of elk and the units we hunt for deer are either sex elk in Washington. Do both and kill two elk!

I would love any pointers on where you find all these elk. I have been after them for 6 years now and have not had a shot opportunity.  :tup:
Send me a pm, you should have gotten one by now.

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As long as you aren't  sending him my hunting spot!   :bdid:    :sry:

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Re: Doubling Down: Washington/Idaho
« Reply #25 on: February 24, 2016, 09:36:38 AM »
never elk hunted in Washington but seems like you guys are selling the hunt a little short. As mentioned, if its your first elk you have the opportunity to shoot a cow and put some meat in the freezer. Idaho otc panhandle does not offer any cow opportunity. I take my son deer hunting in Washington on the eastside  and we run into elk all the time. The panhandle is  good elk hunting with tons of opportunity with multiple weapons but the cda river and others are turning into a zoo with a ton of hunters. I would definitely do both if I were you and I am considering taking my son elk hunting in Washington! as well as Idaho just because we bump a fair number of elk and the units we hunt for deer are either sex elk in Washington. Do both and kill two elk!

I would love any pointers on where you find all these elk. I have been after them for 6 years now and have not had a shot opportunity.  :tup:
Send me a pm, you should have gotten one by now.

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As long as you aren't  sending him my hunting spot!   :bdid:    :sry:
No no spots, just figure out where he is and why no shots. 

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Re: Doubling Down: Washington/Idaho
« Reply #26 on: February 24, 2016, 09:37:20 AM »
never elk hunted in Washington but seems like you guys are selling the hunt a little short. As mentioned, if its your first elk you have the opportunity to shoot a cow and put some meat in the freezer. Idaho otc panhandle does not offer any cow opportunity. I take my son deer hunting in Washington on the eastside  and we run into elk all the time. The panhandle is  good elk hunting with tons of opportunity with multiple weapons but the cda river and others are turning into a zoo with a ton of hunters. I would definitely do both if I were you and I am considering taking my son elk hunting in Washington! as well as Idaho just because we bump a fair number of elk and the units we hunt for deer are either sex elk in Washington. Do both and kill two elk!

I would love any pointers on where you find all these elk. I have been after them for 6 years now and have not had a shot opportunity.  :tup:
Send me a pm, you should have gotten one by now.

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As long as you aren't  sending him my hunting spot!   :bdid:    :sry:
But to be safe, let me know where that is so I can make sure not to mention it  8)

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