Post by: TriggerMike on October 31, 2016, 11:56:06 PM
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Post by: Sumpnneedskillin on November 01, 2016, 07:38:37 AM
I'm also working on learning the area. The guy I was with has family in Pierce so he was showing me around some while we were hunting. Lots of stuff accessible by driving up and walking in and lots of stuff accessible by ATV.
He said that the family told him that someone had killed a good sized wolf in the area last week.
Him and a couple of guys I work with say that in about 2-3 weeks things will get crazy. Also if you can hit it about during the first snowfall is another great time.
Post by: trophyhunt on November 01, 2016, 07:45:17 AM
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Post by: REHJWA on November 01, 2016, 11:25:23 AM
Post by: elkboy on November 01, 2016, 11:42:13 AM
Good luck!
Post by: elkslayer069 on November 01, 2016, 11:47:34 AM
Post by: MTMule on November 01, 2016, 02:40:53 PM
The permit is certainly worth it if you have an atv because 90% of it is atv only. Otherwise you're walking and someone could zip in behind you. But honestly I didn't see one truck parked at the many entries I saw.
Really not impressed with Idaho as some seem to be. You can kill any deer so the numbers are a little inflated. Washington is better for whitetail.
Saw more deer in unit 1, but way more hunters.
Post by: MountainTracker on November 01, 2016, 04:15:47 PM
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Post by: HookedOnQuack on November 01, 2016, 06:31:01 PM
We will be staying in a hotel in pierce, be prepared for really cold weather if your dry camping. You are on the right track, I will pm you when I can, it's already going to be crowded over there.When are you headed over trophy? My dad has been hunting the area for 20+ years and 2 years ago we bought a lot in town and built a cabin, so nice to be able to get back at night and shower and dry the clothes out quickly. I'll be headed over the 10th but man i hope the weather cools off by then. If you see a green chevy flag me down
Post by: trophyhunt on November 01, 2016, 06:38:54 PM
We are going over on the 16th-21st and staying at a hotel next to the big store. Never stayed there before, it's so cheap I hope it has a floor!!! :chuckle: you can't miss my lifted gmc silver truck w canopy.We will be staying in a hotel in pierce, be prepared for really cold weather if your dry camping. You are on the right track, I will pm you when I can, it's already going to be crowded over there.When are you headed over trophy? My dad has been hunting the area for 20+ years and 2 years ago we bought a lot in town and built a cabin, so nice to be able to get back at night and shower and dry the clothes out quickly. I'll be headed over the 10th but man i hope the weather cools off by then. If you see a green chevy flag me down
Post by: HookedOnQuack on November 01, 2016, 06:45:51 PM
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Post by: kentrek on November 02, 2016, 01:24:15 PM
We are going over on the 16th-21st and staying at a hotel next to the big store. Never stayed there before, it's so cheap I hope it has a floor!!! :chuckle: you can't miss my lifted gmc silver truck w canopy.We will be staying in a hotel in pierce, be prepared for really cold weather if your dry camping. You are on the right track, I will pm you when I can, it's already going to be crowded over there.When are you headed over trophy? My dad has been hunting the area for 20+ years and 2 years ago we bought a lot in town and built a cabin, so nice to be able to get back at night and shower and dry the clothes out quickly. I'll be headed over the 10th but man i hope the weather cools off by then. If you see a green chevy flag me down
That hotel has seen better days
Post by: huntbow on November 02, 2016, 02:32:12 PM
Hopefully this will help. I emailed potlatch a very similar question just the other week. Things have changed for me a little but this question still applies to your question.
Request:
After reading through your frequently asked questions I am still confused on what permit I need for Idaho. We have three guys not related in one truck with 3 four wheelers. We plan on parking by a gate and using four wheelers to access potlatch land. Do we just need three four wheeler permits? Is the truck ok without one since its outside gated roads?
Response:
Thanks for your inquiry. You would need 3 ATV permits, and if the truck is parked on Potlatch property, you would need a passenger vehicle permit as well. The permits can all be purchased under one user account, so each person does not need to create a separate account.
The way I understand this is:
the walk-in permit ~$11
Four wheeler ~$27 covers driver and the Four wheeler
Vehicle ~$55 covers the driver and truck
Post by: TriggerMike on November 02, 2016, 03:34:17 PM
I will be going over this year as well for the first time, bringing the wall tent. Nov 13-19
Hopefully this will help. I emailed potlatch a very similar question just the other week. Things have changed for me a little but this question still applies to your question.
Request:
After reading through your frequently asked questions I am still confused on what permit I need for Idaho. We have three guys not related in one truck with 3 four wheelers. We plan on parking by a gate and using four wheelers to access potlatch land. Do we just need three four wheeler permits? Is the truck ok without one since its outside gated roads?
Response:
Thanks for your inquiry. You would need 3 ATV permits, and if the truck is parked on Potlatch property, you would need a passenger vehicle permit as well. The permits can all be purchased under one user account, so each person does not need to create a separate account.
The way I understand this is:
the walk-in permit ~$11
Four wheeler ~$27 covers driver and the Four wheeler
Vehicle ~$55 covers the driver and truck
Ah okay. That makes sense. Parking the truck at the gate (on their property) and riding the 4-wheelers in is what my plan is as well. Perfect.
Post by: trophyhunt on November 02, 2016, 03:54:24 PM
Ill be bringing my own sleeping bag and pillow, they better have a hot shower!! What is the name of the place??We are going over on the 16th-21st and staying at a hotel next to the big store. Never stayed there before, it's so cheap I hope it has a floor!!! :chuckle: you can't miss my lifted gmc silver truck w canopy.We will be staying in a hotel in pierce, be prepared for really cold weather if your dry camping. You are on the right track, I will pm you when I can, it's already going to be crowded over there.When are you headed over trophy? My dad has been hunting the area for 20+ years and 2 years ago we bought a lot in town and built a cabin, so nice to be able to get back at night and shower and dry the clothes out quickly. I'll be headed over the 10th but man i hope the weather cools off by then. If you see a green chevy flag me down
That hotel has seen better days
Post by: trophyhunt on November 02, 2016, 03:56:08 PM
I'll be over there the 19th-26th. I'll be tent camping.Tent camping!!! :yike: I hope you have a wood stove, it can be darn cold over there, your a brave man! Good luck :tup:
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Post by: grundy53 on November 02, 2016, 04:03:09 PM
Been doing it for about 8 years. It can get chilly but my -30 sleeping bag keeps me warm. Finally got a wood stove this year :chuckle:I'll be over there the 19th-26th. I'll be tent camping.Tent camping!!! :yike: I hope you have a wood stove, it can be darn cold over there, your a brave man! Good luck :tup:
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Post by: trophyhunt on November 02, 2016, 04:59:28 PM
Post by: TriggerMike on November 02, 2016, 06:10:37 PM
Ok guys, which tag are you buying for 10a whitetail, the regular deer tag or the whitetail ONLY tag???? My buddies and I are confused!! I thought it was the regular deer tag???
Whitetail ONLY. If you look in the regs on page 9 it will state that the regular tag is only good until Nov 3rd. The whitetail only tag is good through November if look on page 15.
Post by: trophyhunt on November 02, 2016, 06:20:10 PM
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Post by: huntbow on November 02, 2016, 08:49:44 PM
Post by: 3nails on November 02, 2016, 09:10:15 PM
IMHO ATV's are not needed. I walk in the same trails they go in and rattle in deer they drive right by. Get 100 yards away from those trails and I doubt you'll see anyone in a week.
When I first started hunting over there in the '90's every campground was packed. I was shocked at how few of hunters were around Pierce last year. We were the only camp in our campground.
Post by: trophyhunt on November 02, 2016, 09:21:33 PM
Post by: TriggerMike on November 02, 2016, 10:02:03 PM
You guys are killing me. I switch back and forth between Idaho and Montana and this year is Montana. Wish I was wealthy enough to do both!
IMHO ATV's are not needed. I walk in the same trails they go in and rattle in deer they drive right by. Get 100 yards away from those trails and I doubt you'll see anyone in a week.
When I first started hunting over there in the '90's every campground was packed. I was shocked at how few of hunters were around Pierce last year. We were the only camp in our campground.
3nails your inbox is full, trying to send you a PM :tup:
Post by: 3nails on November 03, 2016, 05:03:37 AM
Should be room now,You guys are killing me. I switch back and forth between Idaho and Montana and this year is Montana. Wish I was wealthy enough to do both!
IMHO ATV's are not needed. I walk in the same trails they go in and rattle in deer they drive right by. Get 100 yards away from those trails and I doubt you'll see anyone in a week.
When I first started hunting over there in the '90's every campground was packed. I was shocked at how few of hunters were around Pierce last year. We were the only camp in our campground.
3nails your inbox is full, trying to send you a PM :tup:
Post by: chuck270 on November 03, 2016, 12:09:21 PM
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I asked that same question when i bought my tag over the phone. She said she has sold a bunch of whitetail only tags but for some reason it doesn't change online. The regular tag seems to change though.
All Deer tags come out of the "Regular and/or Whitetail" allotment until it is sold out then after that "Whitetail Only" tags are the only tag left available.
Post by: grundy53 on November 03, 2016, 02:43:39 PM
Ok guys, which tag are you buying for 10a whitetail, the regular deer tag or the whitetail ONLY tag???? My buddies and I are confused!! I thought it was the regular deer tag???Two whitetail only tags for me.
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Post by: HookedOnQuack on November 03, 2016, 07:12:44 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on November 03, 2016, 07:53:03 PM
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Post by: Duckslayer89 on November 03, 2016, 09:04:45 PM
I'm curious why everyone is talking about 10a so much this year? I've never seen so much excitement over that area, bigger deer are more north from what I've heard.
Ya idk I've seen A LOT of deer around elk city with lots of public land. Crazy how many people were in 10a last year. If people think they are going to experience a remote hunting experience with areas all to themselves they are mistaken. But everyone learns on their own.
Post by: trophyhunt on November 03, 2016, 09:08:22 PM
Post by: 3nails on November 03, 2016, 09:15:05 PM
Funny, I had the exact opposite experience last year in 10A. Never saw another hunter off of the road.I'm curious why everyone is talking about 10a so much this year? I've never seen so much excitement over that area, bigger deer are more north from what I've heard.
Ya idk I've seen A LOT of deer around elk city with lots of public land. Crazy how many people were in 10a last year. If people think they are going to experience a remote hunting experience with areas all to themselves they are mistaken. But everyone learns on their own.
Post by: Duckslayer89 on November 03, 2016, 09:15:49 PM
A few basket bucks there, meat hunts mostly? Lots of people for sure!
Maybe the any deer thing can attract people. My cousin said before there was so many doe taken every year there was a lot more deer around which is understandable. He's lived there since the 80s. Part of the reason why I don't head to elk city is he lives in Orofino.
Post by: Duckslayer89 on November 03, 2016, 09:17:31 PM
Funny, I had the exact opposite experience last year in 10A. Never saw another hunter off of the road.I'm curious why everyone is talking about 10a so much this year? I've never seen so much excitement over that area, bigger deer are more north from what I've heard.
Ya idk I've seen A LOT of deer around elk city with lots of public land. Crazy how many people were in 10a last year. If people think they are going to experience a remote hunting experience with areas all to themselves they are mistaken. But everyone learns on their own.
Sounds like a great experience :tup:
Post by: head hunter on November 03, 2016, 09:40:34 PM
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Post by: TriggerMike on November 04, 2016, 12:29:57 AM
I'm curious why everyone is talking about 10a so much this year? I've never seen so much excitement over that area, bigger deer are more north from what I've heard.I've always wanted to hunt Idaho around Thanksgiving but never could afford the trip or the time off until this year so I looked up the harvest stats from last year, found this unit, and pretty much just threw a dart at the map. Now hopefully that dart landed on a good spot lol I guess ill found out in two weeks.
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Post by: Duckslayer89 on November 25, 2016, 07:41:50 PM
Being a non resident, I probably don't know what I'm talking about, but, it seems to me two deer tags per person, any deer and long seasons are not helping the deer population? I could be talking out my butt, but I can't help help to imagine how much better the hunting could be if more deer lived? Don't burn me here, just thinking.
Just within the past 5 years I've noticed a drop in the number of deer I see by a lot. Even driving in in the dark I didn't see a deer off the road. All the spots I normally hit and see deer I didn't this year as much. I think the whole any deer thing has a lot to do with it. We got 4 bucks though. Brother missed 2 masher 5x5s he didn't get them to stop. Lesson learned. He's used to shooting everything open sights at 30-40 yards these were at 150-200 yards with a scope and he didn't take a good rest just off his knees. He was bummed but tagged a 5x4 thanksgiving day.
Post by: grundy53 on November 25, 2016, 10:06:17 PM
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Post by: 3nails on November 26, 2016, 07:55:01 AM
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Post by: ribka on November 26, 2016, 08:51:14 AM
Don't forget two years of bluetongue virus (even though there was less mortality at higher elevations)! There are also areas in large patches of forest cover up there where there will be fewer whitetails, just due to distance to good foraging. I would look for riparian areas or forested wetlands with abundant willow, birch, etc. Clearcuts can be good, if there is good cover in herbs.
Plus the increased hunting pressure from the internets
If you find good out of state areas I wouldn't advertise specifics on the internet imo
Post by: trophyhunt on November 28, 2016, 11:53:22 AM
:yeah:Don't forget two years of bluetongue virus (even though there was less mortality at higher elevations)! There are also areas in large patches of forest cover up there where there will be fewer whitetails, just due to distance to good foraging. I would look for riparian areas or forested wetlands with abundant willow, birch, etc. Clearcuts can be good, if there is good cover in herbs.
Plus the increased hunting pressure from the internets
If you find good out of state areas I wouldn't advertise specifics on the internet imo
Post by: TriggerMike on November 28, 2016, 11:59:41 AM
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