Post by: Wetwoodshunter on November 19, 2016, 11:48:45 AM
I'm looking for a quality archery elk hunt where I have a good chance at harvesting a bull. Trophy potential doesn't need to be spectacular but I would love to harvest something mature. Additionally all my elk experience has been hunting elk in the timber so I wanted to experience something a little more open.
As for deer, I'm mostly interested in harvesting a whitetail as I have never harvested one. I'm interested in rifle hunting my deer as a few of my buddies are rifle hunters and it spreads my hunts out more. I'm looking for a late season rut hunt on this one.
So, what states and general units have you had good experiences in?
I will not be hiring a guide, and most likely hunt public land.
I am not afraid of hiking and camping or truck camping.
Looking for more "open country experiences"
Any thought appreciated.
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on November 19, 2016, 11:50:53 AM
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Post by: High Climber on November 19, 2016, 05:56:09 PM
If you want a quality experience in the open you should seriously look into Wyoming antelope.Funnest, most target rich hunting experience I've had!
Post by: dc on November 19, 2016, 06:03:11 PM
If you want a quality experience in the open you should seriously look into Wyoming antelope.Funnest, most target rich hunting experience I've had!
I agree, most fun I've ever had on a hunt. Headed back in 2017 hoping for a dandy.
Post by: mburrows on November 19, 2016, 06:07:24 PM
Post by: Jimmy33 on November 19, 2016, 07:38:35 PM
Post by: MTMule on November 19, 2016, 08:36:15 PM
Post by: Jimmy33 on November 19, 2016, 10:36:19 PM
Where at in unit 1? :chuckle:You have any info for unit 23? I'd be happy to share.
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Post by: finnman on November 22, 2016, 03:04:53 PM
Just play it right and your hunt can be everything you make it!
This year we were hunting NE WY, we stopped and asked for permission from 5 different ranches, we got 3 that said, yes, you can hunt! We only had doe tags for private land, but one was an outfitter, he took us on a guided doe hunt for my friend who was a first time hunter!
We had another guy say yes, meet me tomorrow and I will show you around. But, we were leaving that day, so we left a note on his door later, that we will look him up next year. He has 2,200 acres, surrounded by land locked state and blm, plus his neighbor is an outfitter. Should have some good hunting next year!
Basically you just need to get out and talk to people like they are real! That's all it took! And it helps to mention you have a doe tag!
Post by: Bob33 on November 22, 2016, 03:35:23 PM
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Post by: Brushbuster on November 23, 2016, 07:37:12 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 23, 2016, 10:06:47 AM
Post by: Brushbuster on November 23, 2016, 12:24:32 PM
Because you were having so much fun drinking alcohol?
It's an old guy thing. But we did throw a few down at night as if we were still in our younger days!! :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 23, 2016, 01:17:53 PM
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on December 06, 2016, 02:57:50 PM
So my next questions is people that have hunted elk in Wyoming or Colorado is there a lot of hunting pressure during archery? How does it compare to Washington or Montana?
Post by: Matth on December 07, 2016, 09:01:38 AM
Post by: Hot Lunch on December 13, 2016, 09:29:48 PM
eagle caps, eastern Oregon, over the counter archery elk. one of the coolest hunts ever.
Isnt that unit like Idaho steep?
I elk hunted Idaho this year and there was a mix of Idaho and out of state plates at every trail head. I would recommend Idaho strongly, use their website to determine what unit plenty of info to make a decision. I don't think there are bad units in Central Idaho.
Post by: Eric M on December 13, 2016, 09:59:58 PM
Colorados got the largest elk population by far and some good otc units.Randy Newberg has some great videos on YouTube about Colorado's OTC opportunities. It's on my bucket list.
Post by: huntnnw on December 13, 2016, 10:06:53 PM
Post by: TheKid#10 on December 13, 2016, 10:08:13 PM