Idaho info

[Bru14]

Hey guys I am looking for some areas in idaho that are good for elk and mule deer. I moved to north idaho last fall I will finally get to hunt this upcoming season now that I've got my residency in curious what units are best or just some insight on where to start.. I've got a  few places marked on Google earth..not looking for someone's honey hole just a good starting point. I've been told down by st. Joe's river is good unit 6... I will more than likely be hunting Panhandle zone but I like open country as well... Any insight would be appreciated thanks

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

Start closer to home, this will give you an opportunity to find spots that are close enough for day trips giving you more time in the woods.  Once you have a few spots you kill elk close to your house, then explore areas further away knowing you have a back up.slose to home.

[Mudman]

Find out where the wolves are the worst-and go elsewhere!  I would be happy to hunt anywhere in Id.  Good luck its a great state.

[Machias]

Unit 6 and 7 are good units, but they are steep and very thick.  I have had bulls screaming at 40 yards and could only see the tips of the antlers.  I can tell you this, if you get more than 500 yards off of any logging road you will rarely if every see another hunter.  Check out the country between Wallace and Avery.  Shefoot Mtn has a nice heard of elk, but you'll pay for it in pain and suffering in getting to them and really pay for it in getting them out.

[ElkHunterForLife]

Make sure you have some wolf tags in your pocket. Never pass up on a opportunity to take a cougar or black bear either. You would be surprised by how much black bears take out calves and fawns in the spring time. I'm planning on hunting Striped Peak area this year. I have my Nosler E-tips all loaded up for those wolves that come running to my Elk kill. Figured I buy 2 or 3 wolf tags this year and help out the environment! Good luck! I hope to make the move to Idaho sooner rather than later. Tired of Washington State protecting everything but our Deer and Elk herds!

[Bru14]

Thanks for the info.. I ran into a group of 7 wolves last November by deer lake in washington, never saw an animal went back 2 weeks later and the wolves moved out and was able to take a buck on  last day

[Bru14]

Also are there good spots for mule deer, I know most north Idaho is full of whitetail

[Bru14]

What about Gilson creek along the st. Joe

[huntnnw]

Muleys are hit or miss in north Idaho .. Gotta find the pockets that hold them.. Not many are going to give up areas in N ID.

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

Muleys are hit or miss in north Idaho .. Gotta find the pockets that hold them.. Not many are going to give up areas in N ID.

Exactly.

Dude you live here now, go for drives and figure it out.  There are critters all over, go enjoy north Idaho and see the country.  If you have any experience hunting, you will figure it out in no time.

[Jimmy33]

Northern Idaho is my favorite place in the world to be in the mountains. I love that nasty country. There are a lot of whitetails, a few muleys, and plenty of elk. Get out and start riding a quad or driving some forest service roads. The elk hunting is different than any other place I've hunted in America. If you can get out during bow season or the first part of rifle and they're still bugling, you should be able to find some. Muleys in that north country can't be hunted until November and then access is an issue. No one is going to help you find them in unit 1 though. Whitetails and  bears are everywhere. Pack your rain gear...


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[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

Yes rain gear is a must, even when it's not raining!  The dew will soak anything you got sometimes!  It's brushy and wet most of the season