Frank church wilderness

[buckmaster_wa]

Anyone on here hunt Idaho units 20a,26 or 27 with the early rifle elk tag? I bought a tag this year and I have been doing a lot of research, The biologist told me they havent had real bad winters the past couple of years. He also told me there arent many Wolves in that area, so I dont know wether his info is very credible. Im heading over there to do a 4 day scouting trip in mid august. I am leaning towards Big creek area. If any of you have advice feel free to send me a PM. All input is greatly appreciated.

[actionshooter]

I don't know what the bio considers a large number of wolves, I have hunted deer there and we saw sign every day and heard them most nights. VERY rough country. Good luck!!

[whacker1]

They have wolves - most definitely.  If you see wolf sign move to the next canyon over.  The game typically moves out fairly fast when wolves show up.  Best of luck to you.

[longear]

I don't know what the bio considers a large number of wolves, I have hunted deer there and we saw sign every day and heard them most nights. VERY rough country. Good luck!!

We have had them in camp, and have seen them in the headlamp packing out at night. I don't think that bio is being very truthful.

[Hunter Henry]

   WOLVES, WOLVES AND MORE WOLVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

[Elkric]

I don't know what the bio considers a large number of wolves, I have hunted deer there and we saw sign every day and heard them most nights. VERY rough country. Good luck!!

We have had them in camp, and have seen them in the headlamp packing out at night. I don't think that bio is being very truthful.

I can also tell you there are definitely wolves.   It was both pretty eerie and awesome having them howling in the early a.m. as we were on the trail and they were on the rock bluffs all around us.    Also saw plenty of elk carcasses left over from wolf kills.

[Elkric]

All that said.   I'm excited to go back in November to chase the deer around.

[norsepeak]

I've been in there twice and saw tons of deer and elk and have never seen or heard a wolf in where we go.  Going back again this year, end of Oct.

[Buckmark]

I used to hunt the area around Challis - cobalt, dont remeber what the unit was but i think that is one your looking at, if so stop at the couger creek store near cobalt, buy a "shot - shovel - shutup" t-shirt in there, there are wolves there, not sure the bio is telling the whole story, rugged country also, elk get deep in those canyons, also lots of out of state Lic plates so watchout.. Say plates there from Wisconson last time i hunted it and lots from Cali (almost as many as i see in Utah), if that area is were your going i'll find my maps and pm you some holes..

[buckmaster_wa]

Whell im not looking for a trophy, Im just wanting to tag any legal bull I see. I have a peaches ridge ML bull tag to hurry home to. . I am heading back in there in November o if I dont tag out in Sept I can shoot one in November. Thanks for any and all information.

[videoman]

Plan on hunting off the road because if you had to wear orange in idaho it would look like a pumkin patch.  People don't leave the road to often.  Lots of elk and wolves.

[colockumelk]

Whell im not looking for a trophy, Im just wanting to tag any legal bull I see. I have a peaches ridge ML bull tag to hurry home to. . I am heading back in there in November o if I dont tag out in Sept I can shoot one in November. Thanks for any and all information.

I hate you so much.  You don't even like elk hunting.  I hope you get mounted by a wolf

[ing]

I've hunted there twice for deer and saw lots of them.  We had a great hunt both times.  The first time we went we heard the wolves howling.  The second time we crossed lots of wolf tracks and then accually saw a glimpse of one.  Personally,  I dont think that the wolves had any effect on our hunting success at all.  We tagged out both times.

[actionshooter]

I've hunted there twice for deer and saw lots of them.  We had a great hunt both times.  The first time we went we heard the wolves howling.  The second time we crossed lots of wolf tracks and then accually saw a glimpse of one.  Personally,  I dont think that the wolves had any effect on our hunting success at all.  We tagged out both times.

I'm glad you were succesful, but trust me, the wolves DID effect your hunt. Should have gone before the wolves.

[buckmaster_wa]

Plan on hunting off the road because if you had to wear orange in idaho it would look like a pumkin patch.  People don't leave the road to often.  Lots of elk and wolves.

I think im gonna fly in there in the early season hike in about 5 miles and set up camp. This should get me away from a few of the hunters. I am also flying in there in Nov to hunt for deer.