Idaho unit 45; drawn!!!

[jjhunter]

I've seen many more 140" bucks killed than 180" bucks in that unit.

Shoot what makes you happy. 

[huntnphool]

So reading more and talking with other hunters that have been there, it looks like I might want to hold out for a 150" plus bucks??? . I've always been more of a meat hunter but there's always a first for everyone...

 There are plenty of easier "meat" hunts to draw than 45, even over the counter. If all you were interested in is meat, why apply there?

[257 Wby Mag]

Maybe because he wants the "chance" to hunt big deer? Maybe because a 150" buck is a good buck to him? Maybe because he just wanted a chance to hunt a great unit with limited hunters? Who really cares, he got lucky, drew the tag, enjoy your hunt...

Have another drink phool...

[High Climber]

So reading more and talking with other hunters that have been there, it looks like I might want to hold out for a 150" plus bucks??? . I've always been more of a meat hunter but there's always a first for everyone...

Yep hold out for at least that until the last day of your hunt! How long are you going to be there? I think you will have multiple stalk opportunities on 150"+ bucks and maybe a giant or two throughout the course of your hunt. 

[smartazz171]

257 has it right!  I have never killed a 150 class mule deer, so that is a big deer for me.

Phool, as far as being a meat hunter.... I mean that if I see a legal buck, I take him.  I don't hold out for the phantom largest buck on the mountain.  But when you put in for a tag that has a larger than average number of large bucks, and you pull it, you don't necessarily take the first buck you see. 

Posting a pick of jackelope's mule deer 150 inches..... Works for me 😄

[huntnphool]

257 has it right!  I have never killed a 150 class mule deer, so that is a big deer for me.

Phool, as far as being a meat hunter.... I mean that if I see a legal buck, I take him.  I don't hold out for the phantom largest buck on the mountain.  But when you put in for a tag that has a larger than average number of large bucks, and you pull it, you don't necessarily take the first buck you see. 

Posting a pick of jackelope's mule deer 150 inches..... Works for me 😄

 I hear ya. A 150" muley with archery gear is a trophy anyway, in open country it's even nicer.

[smartazz171]

Here is a scouting update.  Checked a few areas, and the latest area had the best results.  Of course they were in a private field, but they are there! Hope to see some of these in a month!

[huntnphool]

  good luck

[elkrack]

Bruiser

[Eric M]

Hope it's a great hunt!

[bowhunterforever]

Nice bucks, Good luck

[whuppinstick]

Any news on this hunt?  I have heard good things about the bucks in the unit this year!

[boneaddict]

I know this is two years old, but hoping for a little closure.    
@smartazz171    Howd your hunt turn out?

[Karl Blanchard]

Hasn't been active since August of 2017.  I wouldnt hold my breath bone 

[boneaddict]

Not one of those, I drew, will you help me, never to be heard from again posts....
Say it isn’t so....