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Headed over in July to scout it out. You ever get back in the matheney or Quinault ridge? I know there is a lot of access, but steep also....should I expect more? Just to clarify, I’m 49 and have been hunting Washington since I was 12, not new to the game and definitely not arrogant to think I know it all. I’ve switched from high power elk, as the rules changed when I was gone in the army, and have mostly hunted EWA archery with a lot of success even considering it’s spike unless you draw the tag lol. There will definitely be miles put on. Thanks for your input! Are you aware of mapping available that shows access roads? It looked to me that unless coming from the south the 27 is flanked on either side by units that are in the frank, so you’d have to hike/bike through those just to make it in?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Is McCall Zone sold out?
Quote from: Pathfinder101 on January 04, 2020, 05:54:09 PMIs McCall Zone sold out?No. It's not a capped zone, so only after the total nr quota is gone would it be unavailable.
Quote from: Marcusoliver70 on January 04, 2020, 01:02:04 PMHeaded over in July to scout it out. You ever get back in the matheney or Quinault ridge? I know there is a lot of access, but steep also....should I expect more? Just to clarify, I’m 49 and have been hunting Washington since I was 12, not new to the game and definitely not arrogant to think I know it all. I’ve switched from high power elk, as the rules changed when I was gone in the army, and have mostly hunted EWA archery with a lot of success even considering it’s spike unless you draw the tag lol. There will definitely be miles put on. Thanks for your input! Are you aware of mapping available that shows access roads? It looked to me that unless coming from the south the 27 is flanked on either side by units that are in the frank, so you’d have to hike/bike through those just to make it in?Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWhat season are you going to hunt?
To start off, I was very unfamiliar with how Idaho did purchasing for non residents. So we were late! I originally wanted to hunt the McCall, middle fork, or salmon units based on state bull to cow ratio reports and the google earth mapping...looks like great area! As I said we were late and by the time we got to purchase both the salmon and McCall were sold out, with plenty of tags left for the middle fork. So we bought them! Now we realize why they were there lol! It’s the wilderness. We are not discouraged though! Everywhere I’ve looked throughout the internet....people rave about the beauty, however state that they wouldn’t hunt there if they’re paid. So here is where we stand. We’ve hunted the Pasayten in the past and also hunted the deep areas that surround peaches ridge and the manashtash and know what steep country is. What I’m looking for is a little guidance to where we would be likely to find elk with some work. I have read that the density is referred to as thin because the area is vast. And pointers for access. By mapping I think we might try to head in via beaver creek. Your insight will be gratefully appreciated.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Quote from: idahohuntr on January 04, 2020, 06:12:04 PMQuote from: Pathfinder101 on January 04, 2020, 05:54:09 PMIs McCall Zone sold out?No. It's not a capped zone, so only after the total nr quota is gone would it be unavailable.It sold out 12/15Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Quote from: Marcusoliver70 on January 04, 2020, 06:22:01 PMQuote from: idahohuntr on January 04, 2020, 06:12:04 PMQuote from: Pathfinder101 on January 04, 2020, 05:54:09 PMIs McCall Zone sold out?No. It's not a capped zone, so only after the total nr quota is gone would it be unavailable.It sold out 12/15Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThat's incorrect. It is not a capped zone - it has not sold out. You must be thinking of a different unit or zone.
I stand corrected...I was thinking salmon., and it is spike only...that is why I didn’t want to hunt it.
What weapon are trying to hunt with? Your dates of 9/15-9/30 would align with the Mcall Zone A tag Archery Only - Any Elk.....
Quote from: cbond3318 on January 05, 2020, 01:16:52 PMWhat weapon are trying to hunt with? Your dates of 9/15-9/30 would align with the Mcall Zone A tag Archery Only - Any Elk..... off the top of my head the middle fork for those dates is a rifle hunt
Quote from: huntnnw on January 05, 2020, 10:14:20 PMQuote from: cbond3318 on January 05, 2020, 01:16:52 PMWhat weapon are trying to hunt with? Your dates of 9/15-9/30 would align with the Mcall Zone A tag Archery Only - Any Elk..... off the top of my head the middle fork for those dates is a rifle huntThat is correct. The OP sounded like maybe Middle Fork is more than he wanted but thought the other units were sold out? I guess if he was set on a rifle September bull hunt, he has the right tag.
Quote from: Marcusoliver70 on January 04, 2020, 11:29:39 PMI stand corrected...I was thinking salmon., and it is spike only...that is why I didn’t want to hunt it.Based on this I’m calling troll. And if you wanna get offended because you’re not a troll...I’ll make up for it right here bud. Someone who’s this confused on the regs and zones and seasons has no business whatsoever jumping into the middle fork having already admitted that you’re 100% unfamiliar with it. PS: ...or you could find yourself surrounded by giant bugling bulls 200yds into the wilderness...but the odds of that ain’t good.
Go full blown Lewis and Clark.Jump in a raft.Paddle fast.
Probably could just fly in a DIY ultra light aircraft.Especially if you wore your high school football helmet.
I wore un-padded leather due to the size of my skull.
There's access points that are pretty well known and/or you can find em yourself. There are DIY fly in options available but those range from..."hunted hard for 10 days and saw nothing" to "shot two bulls 200 yds from the airstrip" more the former than the latter. In my opinion, the middle fork deer/elk hunts are more about the experience and the wilderness than the ease of the hunt or size or abundance of the critters. Also there are plenty of Idaho zones that will give you the same or better quality without being so rugged but if you're committed then get after it and enjoy the experience.
Have you used the Idaho hunt planner. Pick the unit, go to layers and activate the roads/ trails options. It's all right there to see....One thing I will tell you is that just about every road into the church crosse's a pass that's at least 6-8k feet. September snow is not uncommon. It's also not uncommon for guys to leave trucks and camps all winter because of these early snows....
