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Big Game Hunting => Out Of State Hunting => Topic started by: beaslayer6 on June 10, 2016, 06:47:38 PM

Title: idaho here we come..
Post by: beaslayer6 on June 10, 2016, 06:47:38 PM: So how many people from the looser lounge are going to idaho this year. I got nothing in the draw and i was feeling bad about it this morning, so i got tags for idaho deer season. Might as well have some fun. Congarts to everyone that draws something.
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Post by: vandeman17 on June 10, 2016, 06:53:01 PM: My old man and I will be there for elk
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Post by: Jburke on June 10, 2016, 10:15:51 PM: Quote from: vandeman17 on June 10, 2016, 06:53:01 PM
My old man and I will be there for elk
:yeah:
Same with me and my old man. This will be our first year out of state.
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Post by: Limhangerslayer on June 10, 2016, 11:02:40 PM: We're waiting for e draws. If I lose out then m on a list for another tag. No matter what I'll be on Idaho hunting something
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Post by: beaslayer6 on June 11, 2016, 07:25:03 AM: Same here first time to idaho.
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Post by: Sakko300wsm on June 11, 2016, 07:30:22 AM: Headin to idaho again! Bunch of buddies in different parts. I'm in for deer and elk - if I don't draw I'll still hit otc
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Post by: Reidus on June 11, 2016, 07:33:38 AM: Oregon, Idaho then Montana :IBCOOL:
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Post by: 7mmfan on June 11, 2016, 07:59:34 AM: I'll be joining the rest of the first timers there this year with my dad and nephew.
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Post by: trophyhunt on June 11, 2016, 08:24:33 AM: If I didn't have Idaho otc elk hunting, I'd just die. Might also do Montana this year.
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Post by: theleo on June 11, 2016, 09:20:25 AM: I'm heading to Idaho also, but not as a last resort. I buy an OTC archery tag and it's a better tag than the majority of archery tags you have to wait 10 years for hear.
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Post by: Dhoey07 on June 11, 2016, 09:39:51 AM: I'll be scouting the Panhandle fairly heavy this year for elk. Maybe make it down towards McCall too. I really want to hunt elk over there but I don't want to go in blind.
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Post by: beaslayer6 on June 11, 2016, 10:51:52 AM: Going blind makes it that much more fun.. I have been to idaho a ton just not for hunting..I was looking at the archery tags but got rifle instead. I'm going to Arizona for archery in January.
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Post by: wall of wood camp on June 11, 2016, 07:52:49 PM: Not in the losers lounge drew a cow tag but me and the old man are also headed to Idaho to hunt with my brother again this year always nice hunting branched Bulls OTC
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Post by: beaslayer6 on June 12, 2016, 05:59:34 PM: so I was just looking at the elk tags. Can someone give me some info on lolo zone. good or bad area for elk.
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on June 12, 2016, 06:07:10 PM: 2nd year Idaho for me :tup: had to much fun not to go back
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Post by: andrew_in_idaho on June 12, 2016, 07:58:55 PM: Quote from: beaslayer6 on June 12, 2016, 05:59:34 PM
so I was just looking at the elk tags. Can someone give me some info on lolo zone. good or bad area for elk.
Used to be the bees knees for elk but due to predators and overgrown habitat the herd there is suffering

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Post by: beaslayer6 on June 12, 2016, 09:14:55 PM: I was wondering of the herds did with the wolf's in that area.
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Post by: kball4 on June 20, 2016, 01:16:53 PM: Me, my dad and father in law heading to unit 22 for elk. First time hunting in Idaho for all 3 of us.
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Post by: BIGDOG253 on June 20, 2016, 01:27:15 PM: My buddy and I are heading to SE Idaho this year. We've never hunted Idaho before.

We are planning on heading over there in a few weeks to go check out the area and get a feel for the place. Gonna be a loooooong drive.
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Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on June 20, 2016, 02:17:35 PM: Quote from: beaslayer6 on June 12, 2016, 05:59:34 PM
so I was just looking at the elk tags. Can someone give me some info on lolo zone. good or bad area for elk.

I wouldn't waste the time or money on a out of state tag for the Lolo zone. It will be many years, if ever, before that area will be like it was in the glory days. A successful hunt would be just seeing a bull!
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Post by: Dhoey07 on June 20, 2016, 02:27:38 PM: Quote from: elkinrutdrivemenuts on June 20, 2016, 02:17:35 PM
Quote from: beaslayer6 on June 12, 2016, 05:59:34 PM
so I was just looking at the elk tags. Can someone give me some info on lolo zone. good or bad area for elk.

I wouldn't waste the time or money on a out of state tag for the Lolo zone. It will be many years, if ever, before that area will be like it was in the glory days. A successful hunt would be just seeing a bull!

Harvest reports from last year look decent :dunno:
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Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on June 20, 2016, 02:54:31 PM: Quote from: Dhoey07 on June 20, 2016, 02:27:38 PM
Quote from: elkinrutdrivemenuts on June 20, 2016, 02:17:35 PM
Quote from: beaslayer6 on June 12, 2016, 05:59:34 PM
so I was just looking at the elk tags. Can someone give me some info on lolo zone. good or bad area for elk.

I wouldn't waste the time or money on a out of state tag for the Lolo zone. It will be many years, if ever, before that area will be like it was in the glory days. A successful hunt would be just seeing a bull!

Harvest reports from last year look decent :dunno:

147 elk were killed in units 10 and 12 in the 2 months its open for hunting. That's on par with what its been like since 2000. If I was buying a out of state tag, I would look to the more productive units. Check out the Panhandle or Dworshak units.
Not saying it cant be done, but if you have never stepped foot in that country, finding an elk will be very tough. Its rugged, remote, and the elk that are there are very hard to locate. Think of it like an eastside Washington any elk unit. Sure a few guys get bulls every year, but how many more don't even see an elk.
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Post by: beaslayer6 on June 25, 2016, 08:29:09 AM: anyone done the fly in hunt in frank church wilderness? Wondering who many people do this hunt?
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Post by: vandeman17 on June 25, 2016, 05:52:01 PM: Quote from: beaslayer6 on June 25, 2016, 08:29:09 AM
anyone done the fly in hunt in frank church wilderness? Wondering who many people do this hunt?

We are packing into the fc this year.
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Post by: The Fin on July 07, 2016, 08:16:47 PM: I struck out on Idaho moose so I plan on going for deer or elk since I have the license. The fly in hunts to the Frank Church are very popular so be prepared for company. The deer hunts are slam dunk if going late but elk is another story. Good Luck!
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Post by: beaslayer6 on July 10, 2016, 02:46:55 PM: it would be a late hunt you have to draw for in nov which would be fun with some snow.. We are getting it planned for next year.