Any sign of wolf or grizzly activity over there? I know that's a great moose unit but I keep wondering how long it will stay good with the increase in predators. I definitely need to start applying soon!
As far as wolves, the game department says that they are not a concern up there yet like in the Lolo area. I saw some pretty big tracks North of the Myrtle Creek Game Preserve on a side trip that I took, that either were big labs or wolves, hard to tell. They are probably going to be a problem in the future.
We were sure that there was something big in the woods on our pack out, whether it was a grizzly or not, who knows. (might have been a chipmunk). It was so dark and the woods are so thick. The game dept. biologist strongly recommended taking bear spray along (I chose to bring a .44 instead). The Cabinet Mts. where the Nevada guy got killed by a grizzly/his partner, are just on the other side of the valley, so you know they were up there on the Pack River side.
As far as applying in this unit, if anyone is seriously thinking about it, send me a PM and I will tell you why I pulled this tag. I have learned a few insights on how Idaho's system works for non-residents. In certain units, the odds are way better than published. This was my first time applying in ID.
If anyone on this forum pulls this tag and needs a helper, or some info on where to go, I would be glad to help out. I am a little sad that I can never pull this tag again, but would love to help someone else.
