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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: bearhunter59 on October 17, 2008, 07:03:02 PM

Title: Lookin for info on MT 250 area for elk
Post by: bearhunter59 on October 17, 2008, 07:03:02 PM: Me and another guy were going to Montana this year to hunt elk and I got drawn for Mule deer as well. Anyway, the 3rd and 4th guys that were supposed to be going, were the only two that had actually been hunting over there before. Well now, guy #4, that lives in MT, can't make it, and guy #3 can only come out for a couple of days. So now me and guy#2 pretty much will be huntin new, unknown territory, by ourselves. So, we could use some help from anyone that has hunted the 250, 261, and 270 units around Darby. My muley tag is in the 250 unit, and the anterless elk tag is in the 270 unit. I'm planning on concentrating in the 250 unit. We're heading over on the 1st and planning on getting back here on the 16th. Not lookin for anyones honey-hole, and I'm really not a roadhunter, so I don't mind walkin' away to get away from other hunters. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. I've ordered the hunt district maps, and plan to check it out as best I can on Google earth and other aerial view sites. Getting the topo program for montana as well, so I can make some maps of the particular areas I want to explore. Any good trails to hunt that aren't too popular or have too many other hunters?
Not too proud to ask for help...Rick
Title: Re: Lookin for info on MT 250 area for elk
Post by: Mama Bear on October 17, 2008, 07:14:22 PM: Member MountainWalk338 is a hunting guide over there. He's over there right now, or I'm sure he would answer and give you some pointers. If you check out his profile, he has several pictures of the area, that will give you a good idea of what the terrain is like this time of year.
Title: Re: Lookin for info on MT 250 area for elk
Post by: bucksnort on October 19, 2008, 08:57:50 AM: If you can't get any info from someone also check out the block management program MT has. They have a pile of land to hunt and they have plenty of Elk over there right now.
Title: Re: Lookin for info on MT 250 area for elk
Post by: bearhunter59 on October 20, 2008, 08:05:43 PM: yah, I meant to try and getup with Mountainwalk before he left. He'll be in the same area I think he said...maybe I can catch him at the bar in Darby one night...
Title: Re: Lookin for info on MT 250 area for elk
Post by: Mama Bear on October 20, 2008, 10:47:04 PM: Yeah, I'm sure he'd love to see someone from home right now. Good luck on your hunts!
Title: Re: Lookin for info on MT 250 area for elk
Post by: Bronson on October 21, 2008, 12:38:12 PM: The block management program MT has is awesome. I have been in 250 and 270 a few times, but dont know it extensively. I ll send you a PM and try to at least get you started.

-Bronson
Title: Re: Lookin for info on MT 250 area for elk
Post by: Hornseeker on October 22, 2008, 08:49:19 AM: http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,2362.0.html

The above thread has my bull from the 2nd day last year and I passed up a bull opening day cause i was chasing a bugler and could never see him! The hunting is spotty...there are slow days and good days...just like everyone else... if you are there for 1 days or so...you should get into some game!

That was my stomping ground before I moved 5 hours east... I've got some decent info for muleys and bulls in 270 and 250.... PM me and I'll put something together.
Title: Re: Lookin for info on MT 250 area for elk
Post by: Mama Bear on October 24, 2008, 09:31:48 PM: Quote from: bearhunter59 on October 20, 2008, 08:05:43 PM
yah, I meant to try and getup with Mountainwalk before he left. He'll be in the same area I think he said...maybe I can catch him at the bar in Darby one night...

Try the Rocky Knob Lodge in Conner (just south of Darby).