Post by: Meat Truck on December 20, 2015, 09:42:28 AM
We'd like to do OTC, and hike in a few miles somewhere and be somewhere we can rifle hunt mule deer and elk. Just kind of looking for some pointers as I've never gone out of state before, and I'll probably only be able to get over there to scout one time for a few days. Right now, I'm thinking about unit 27, but am open to other Ideas. I'm also not opposed to Montana or Colorado, I just want to have a good time, so any help or advice would be appreciated.
Post by: Bigshooter on December 21, 2015, 04:35:56 AM
Post by: Meat Truck on December 21, 2015, 12:53:54 PM
Post by: ShaneTyTrey on December 21, 2015, 01:57:27 PM
Post by: Meat Truck on December 30, 2015, 02:31:43 PM
My only concern is that I'd like to go in November and wonder how bad the weather can get. I'm not a weenie, but I'd rather not die or have my truck buried in snow or something stupid like that. Looking on the Idaho fish and game website, the success rates seem pretty stinkin good. I think if I just pick a trail and go, there should be some deer. Piece of cake :dunno:
Post by: Mr Mykiss on December 30, 2015, 02:43:40 PM
Post by: Meat Truck on December 30, 2015, 03:31:24 PM
Post by: theleo on December 30, 2015, 03:34:00 PM
Unit 27, November, weather, truck...it could get dammed bad. Like you could go in and be stuck there for an extra week. Probably won't happen but it might. I could be familiar with the area(s) you're looking to hunt...I'll help if I can. Hunting will be good, it's the gettin in and gettin out factor that makes all the difference.This is sound advice for the majority of units north of I-84. I've been in unit 49 when it went from a bright sunny day in the low 60's to 8 inches of snow on the ground and in the mid 20's the next morning. Wettest, coldest, most miserable night riding on a horse that I've ever spent and it was a mid October hunt.
Post by: MADMAX on January 04, 2016, 12:41:06 PM
If it looks promising i'm going to try and hunt it
Post by: grade-creek-rd on January 04, 2016, 02:57:32 PM
Look to unit 26, 39 or 44...at least those units have foothills that you can hunt and in November the bucks are pushed down.
good luck,
Grade
Post by: Meat Truck on January 04, 2016, 06:10:24 PM
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on January 04, 2016, 07:21:27 PM
Going to try and scout unit 22 and 23 for mule deer this springJust remember unit 22 is 2 point only unless you draw a controlled hunt
If it looks promising i'm going to try and hunt it
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Post by: MADMAX on January 05, 2016, 05:44:32 AM
i'd shoot a big wide 2x
but prefer 3pt or better
dont we all
Post by: spin05 on January 06, 2016, 03:52:10 AM
Unit 27 via truck in November is not an option. Any/all roads that come close to the border of the unit are at extremely high elevations or have to go over high mountain passes. We fly out of Cascade and McCall will usually have a foot or two in November and it's 2,000 ft below any passes you would have to go over.
Look to unit 26, 39 or 44...at least those units have foothills that you can hunt and in November the bucks are pushed down.
good luck,
Grade
Unit 39 is not open in November for Rifle deer. And it is steep. It is however open for elk during November
Post by: UBA on January 06, 2016, 09:41:22 AM
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on January 09, 2016, 08:03:30 PM
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Post by: spin05 on January 11, 2016, 04:15:24 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 11, 2016, 04:06:01 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 11, 2016, 04:06:48 PM
Unit 27, November, weather, truck...it could get dammed bad. Like you could go in and be stuck there for an extra week. Probably won't happen but it might. I could be familiar with the area(s) you're looking to hunt...I'll help if I can. Hunting will be good, it's the gettin in and gettin out factor that makes all the difference.This guy is just a big sissy road hunter so I wouldn't listen to him :chuckle:
Post by: Mr Mykiss on January 11, 2016, 04:12:58 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 11, 2016, 04:20:04 PM
Post by: theleo on January 12, 2016, 10:58:29 AM
Post by: Meat Truck on January 13, 2016, 12:41:54 PM
looks like the success rates are a little better in 73 and it has easier access, but 27 sure looks like an experience. i'll be hiking in, and i'm not totally insane, so probably 4 or 5 miles would be good. but if i'm going to drive 10+ hours, i'd like to maximize my chances at a nice deer too. any thoughts?
Post by: Bigshooter on January 13, 2016, 05:11:31 PM
And if you want to hunt just deer hunt eastern MT like I said before.
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on January 13, 2016, 07:51:54 PM
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Post by: buckandbullminingco on January 14, 2016, 06:20:02 AM
I would stay away from 73. And Idfg does a piss poor job policing motorized restricted areas. If you want to get away from the crowds and do a back pack hunt I suggest flying into unit 27 or hiking back into unit 43 or 39.
And if you want to hunt just deer hunt eastern MT like I said before.
What he said ^ both units have steep draws and canyons. hike away from the roads and quad trails and you will do good!
Post by: trophyhunt on January 14, 2016, 06:47:07 AM
Post by: fishngamereaper on January 14, 2016, 07:03:12 AM
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Post by: Stickerbush on January 22, 2016, 04:31:13 PM