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Title: good area for idaho elk open to public
Post by: buckmaster303 on July 21, 2016, 03:34:52 AM
I am considering going outta state and buying a over the counter tag to hunt elk this year after the early season here does anyone know of any good public land with a good amount of elk on it? any info is much appreciated thank you!
Title: Re: good area for idaho elk open to public
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on July 21, 2016, 09:39:18 AM
Idaho is blessed with an abundant amount of National Forest and State land.  You can hunt for a long time and never worry about being on private ground.  You need to decide what tag you want to buy, what area, and then go from there to pick a location. 
Title: Re: good area for idaho elk open to public
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on July 21, 2016, 09:44:35 AM
Idaho is blessed with an abundant amount of National Forest and State land.  You can hunt for a long time and never worry about being on private ground.  You need to decide what tag you want to buy, what area, and then go from there to pick a location.

 :tup: This.  ID has a very good F&G site that shares harvest stats, population objectives, etc.  They also have a hunt planner feature that is pretty cool.  Best of luck to you mister! 
Title: Re: good area for idaho elk open to public
Post by: boneaddict on July 21, 2016, 10:00:23 AM
Great place to find a great experience
Title: Re: good area for idaho elk open to public
Post by: theleo on July 21, 2016, 10:01:07 AM
You'll need to see what tags are available first. Idaho has quotas for how many OTC tags for each region. Some are already sold out and some never sell out, look at that first.
Title: Re: good area for idaho elk open to public
Post by: trophyhunt on July 21, 2016, 11:05:10 AM
Welcome to 90% public land in Idaho, you find the right place and you'll be hooked!
Title: Re: good area for idaho elk open to public
Post by: buckmaster303 on August 10, 2016, 11:34:57 PM
I think I am buy my tags at the end of this week for unit 10a and going to try lolo creek area heard great things and tons and animal not to mention cats and wolfs.
Title: Re: good area for idaho elk open to public
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on August 11, 2016, 09:25:33 AM
I think I am buy my tags at the end of this week for unit 10a and going to try lolo creek area heard great things and tons and animal not to mention cats and wolfs.

10a is not in the Lolo zone.  10a is Dworshak.  That is a good unit for whitetail and elk.  Lots of good bucks come out of there and the elk hunting has some good seasons but the B tag has a limited number of tags to buy.  I doubt they will sell out, but just so you know.
Title: Re: good area for idaho elk open to public
Post by: BULLBLASTER on August 11, 2016, 09:35:21 AM
I think I am buy my tags at the end of this week for unit 10a and going to try lolo creek area heard great things and tons and animal not to mention cats and wolfs.

10a is not in the Lolo zone.  10a is Dworshak.  That is a good unit for whitetail and elk.  Lots of good bucks come out of there and the elk hunting has some good seasons but the B tag has a limited number of tags to buy.  I doubt they will sell out, but just so you know.
There might be a lolo creek drainage in 10a  :twocents:
Title: Re: good area for idaho elk open to public
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on August 11, 2016, 10:34:31 AM
I think I am buy my tags at the end of this week for unit 10a and going to try lolo creek area heard great things and tons and animal not to mention cats and wolfs.

10a is not in the Lolo zone.  10a is Dworshak.  That is a good unit for whitetail and elk.  Lots of good bucks come out of there and the elk hunting has some good seasons but the B tag has a limited number of tags to buy.  I doubt they will sell out, but just so you know.
There might be a lolo creek drainage in 10a  :twocents:

There is actually, I thought he was thinking 10a was part of the Lolo Zone, which borders Dworshak.  Just wanted to make sure since he is a non resident.  Would suck to get the wrong tag.
Title: Re: good area for idaho elk open to public
Post by: buckmaster303 on August 11, 2016, 11:07:46 PM
yes thank you guys for the input its much appreciated my cousin was over there last year in lolo and a group of them 5 that is tagged out in 2 days on white tail they never bought elk tags nor did they see any but I know they are there.
Title: Re: good area for idaho elk open to public
Post by: Romulous on August 11, 2016, 11:20:11 PM
I think I am buy my tags at the end of this week for unit 10a and going to try lolo creek area heard great things and tons and animal not to mention cats and wolfs.
I have a moose tag in 12-2. Done a lot of scouting in that unit. PM me if interested.


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Title: Re: good area for idaho elk open to public
Post by: PolarBear on August 12, 2016, 12:00:53 AM
My brother in law is in charge of over 17,000 acres of public hunting land above Priest Lake. It must be good due to the number of big bulls that he and the family has pulled out of there. 
Title: Re: good area for idaho elk open to public
Post by: Waycott15 on August 12, 2016, 10:58:58 AM
Check the website for stats on harvest reports and call the biologist in the area you choose. They are actually very helpful.
Title: Re: good area for idaho elk open to public
Post by: snake on August 21, 2016, 07:50:15 PM
My brother in law is in charge of over 17,000 acres of public hunting land above Priest Lake. It must be good due to the number of big bulls that he and the family has pulled out of there.
What does "In charge of 17,000 acres public land" mean exactly.  Just curious.
Title: Re: good area for idaho elk open to public
Post by: buglebrush on August 21, 2016, 09:22:15 PM
My brother in law is in charge of over 17,000 acres of public hunting land above Priest Lake. It must be good due to the number of big bulls that he and the family has pulled out of there.
Would definitely look further south.  Take it from one who knows.  :twocents:
Title: Re: good area for idaho elk open to public
Post by: Romulous on August 21, 2016, 09:33:10 PM
I have a moose tag in 12-2. Going opening week. Have seen elk in the area. Could help each other pack out. Good shot at some moose meat for you. I am not looking for a trophy just to harvest. Anybody who reads this PM if you are interested in hunting near lolo pass. Will exchange for help packing an animal out and/or location intel.


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