Hunting Washington Forum
Big Game Hunting => Out Of State Hunting => Topic started by: Hunter mike on June 10, 2013, 09:14:25 PM
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I'm looking for some options (general areas/wildernesses) to check out for a rifle backpack hunt out of state. Elk would be first choice, but might end up going for mule deer also/instead depending on the situation. I'm looking for a drive to the trailhead type of backpack hunt. Possibly solo, so not ridiculously far in (but plenty of off-trail work welcome). I've spent a bit of time researching the Bob Marshall and some other well-known areas, but they seem to be dominated by horse packers. I'd be interested in almost any hole-in-a-wall with a decent chance of connecting and sparse crowds. More about the experience than the result, but at least a chance to see some animals I hope...
Any thoughts? OTC tags also a plus. I want to start taking a trip like this every year or at least every 2-3, just want to get started!
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Check out the Frank Church Wilderness in Idaho.
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The thing with horse packers is the same mentality u have about them being dominated is true to a point, but they rarely hunt from the trailhead to some areas 10 mi in! I have witnessed this in a wilderness unit and was pretty disappointed when I saw all the rigs and horses and soon realized i was the only guy hunting near the trailhead..the further I walked the more people I saw..there was more pressure 7 mi in than right at my truck :chuckle:
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How far are you willing to drive?
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Thanks for the input so far!
The Church is on my radar and a plus that it's relatively close.
Thanks for the ideas on hunting closer to the trailhead - I've seen similar things in areas frequently backpack hunted on a smaller scale(everyone is 5+ miles in and 2 miles is deserted).
I'm interested in any western state, but the closer the better. This will be my first time branching out of WA.
