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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: ffbowhunter on December 06, 2015, 11:45:47 AM

Title: Montana or Idaho
Post by: ffbowhunter on December 06, 2015, 11:45:47 AM: I am continually not drawn in our state and would really like an opportunity at a bull. I do not have any experience out of state. I am wondering what state has a better opportunity for a bull. Idaho or Montana? I would prefer to archery hunt. Also what areas should we focus on hunting. Thanks!
Title: Re: Montana or Idaho
Post by: kentrek on December 06, 2015, 11:49:21 AM: Both have great opportunity, but so does over the counter western Washington :tup:
Title: Re: Montana or Idaho
Post by: King Krok on December 06, 2015, 11:57:15 AM: I'm with you ffbowhunter, I'm headed out of state myself.
Title: Re: Montana or Idaho
Post by: ffbowhunter on December 06, 2015, 01:05:15 PM: Ken I have hunted the west side a few times and I really don't enjoy it. I prefer the eastside.
Title: Re: Montana or Idaho
Post by: Yankee on December 06, 2015, 04:40:48 PM: I'm 0 for 2 elk hunting in Idaho, haven't tried Montana yet.
Title: Re: Montana or Idaho
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on December 06, 2015, 09:27:56 PM: Either or.. Can't go wrong with either state (or any state for that matter) that gives you the full rut.
Title: Re: Montana or Idaho
Post by: moocher97 on December 09, 2015, 11:46:13 PM: Haven't hunted Idaho but have heard good things. I know its definitely better then here but people shoot elk every year in Washington, just gotta find a spot. Montana on the other hand has even more elk and has plenty of opportunities and a lot of public land. It is a lot more expensive though...like a lot. But is worth it if you have the money

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Title: Re: Montana or Idaho
Post by: ffbowhunter on December 10, 2015, 10:16:16 PM: I have the time and money to head over.
Title: Re: Montana or Idaho
Post by: Reidus on December 10, 2015, 10:34:28 PM: Pick one and put in the time. Oregon can be good too. Montana has a 5 week Archery and 5 week rifle season and you can hunt both with a general tag. Never hunted Idaho but I like the idea of being able to buy a 2nd tag.
Title: Re: Montana or Idaho
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 10, 2015, 10:35:11 PM: One thing to take into consideration when making your decision is bears. Most otc places in Montana also have Griz. Something to take into consideration.
Title: Re: Montana or Idaho
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 10, 2015, 10:35:56 PM: Don't overlook Colorado
Title: Re: Montana or Idaho
Post by: bullsandbass on December 10, 2015, 10:42:01 PM: I read in the newspaper that Idaho reduced their deer and elk tags in the month of August from $450 down to $300 for nonresident elk and deer was also reduced pretty good..I believe they are going to do it again next year as well. My friend had a rough year this year in Montana. He believes it's the wolves.... and he has harvested many bulls over the years. He use to do pretty good up the CDA River.
Title: Re: Montana or Idaho
Post by: Reidus on December 10, 2015, 10:42:36 PM: Quote from: BLRman on December 10, 2015, 10:35:56 PM
Don't overlook Colorado

Been on my radar.....just hard to make those long drives when my September is already filled with Washington Oregon and Montana elk hunts :chuckle:
Title: Re: Montana or Idaho
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 10, 2015, 10:48:06 PM: Quote from: Reidus on December 10, 2015, 10:42:36 PM
Quote from: BLRman on December 10, 2015, 10:35:56 PM
Don't overlook Colorado

Been on my radar.....just hard to make those long drives when my September is already filled with Washington Oregon and Montana elk hunts :chuckle:
Its just 18hrs :dunno: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Montana or Idaho
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 10, 2015, 10:49:16 PM: Quote from: bullsandbass on December 10, 2015, 10:42:01 PM
I read in the newspaper that Idaho reduced their deer and elk tags in the month of August from $450 down to $300 for nonresident elk and deer was also reduced pretty good..I believe they are going to do it again next year as well. My friend had a rough year this year in Montana. He believes it's the wolves.... and he has harvested many bulls over the years. He use to do pretty good up the CDA River.
They reduced the cost of your SECOND tag by 100 bucks if you bought it before September 1st. No discount on your original tag
Title: Re: Montana or Idaho
Post by: Reidus on December 10, 2015, 10:54:19 PM: That would be nice on those trips where you tag out on the 1st or 2nd day. Last year I had a hole week planned in Montana and went there for a quick trip the weekend prior and tagged out...now what...leftover Wyoming speed goat tags.
Title: Re: Montana or Idaho
Post by: buglebrush on December 14, 2015, 09:04:06 AM: Growing up hunting Idaho we would often buy Montana tags. Better hunting much less pressure.
Title: Re: Montana or Idaho
Post by: grundy53 on December 14, 2015, 09:32:25 AM: Quote from: BLRman on December 10, 2015, 10:49:16 PM
Quote from: bullsandbass on December 10, 2015, 10:42:01 PM
I read in the newspaper that Idaho reduced their deer and elk tags in the month of August from $450 down to $300 for nonresident elk and deer was also reduced pretty good..I believe they are going to do it again next year as well. My friend had a rough year this year in Montana. He believes it's the wolves.... and he has harvested many bulls over the years. He use to do pretty good up the CDA River.
They reduced the cost of your SECOND tag by 100 bucks if you bought it before September 1st. No discount on your original tag
:yeah:

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