Post by: ian_padron on February 01, 2017, 09:35:38 PM
I'm looking at the Sawtooth and White Cloud Wilderness areas and would love to ask a few questions before deciding which area to scout this summer.
PM me, thanks!
-Ian
Post by: BUTTER on February 01, 2017, 09:42:27 PM
Post by: 2MANY on February 02, 2017, 09:51:55 AM
Head out a trail NE/East.
Go high.
But remember this is prime winter-kill area this year.
Post by: lord grizzly on February 02, 2017, 09:56:57 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 02, 2017, 10:12:09 AM
Post by: ian_padron on February 02, 2017, 02:39:01 PM
I've thought about the Frank Church but it looks like you need stock to do any real damage in there due to the sheer size of the area.
Post by: ian_padron on February 02, 2017, 02:40:17 PM
all the best mule deer hunting is in Washington wilderness. don't waste your time over here
heehee
Post by: ian_padron on February 02, 2017, 02:41:36 PM
I hunted in the sawtooth for elk last season. Honestly didn't see to many deer out hunting. I'd look more towards the Frank church
What elevation were you hunting at?
Most guys have said that you tend to find the elk and deer in different spots over there (deer up as high as you can get, elk lower).
Post by: ian_padron on February 02, 2017, 02:50:10 PM
Go to Atlanta Idaho.
Head out a trail NE/East.
Go high.
But remember this is prime winter-kill area this year.
They're getting bombed with snow pretty bad this year huh?
PM sent
Post by: Pathfinder101 on February 02, 2017, 05:32:15 PM
Post by: lord grizzly on February 02, 2017, 06:16:13 PM
Just lurking. Kind of looking at the same areas to hunt next season... Been Google-earthing the ^&$% out of the Atlanta area...
You and thousands of other guys...
Post by: lord grizzly on February 02, 2017, 06:18:12 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on February 02, 2017, 07:20:47 PM
Post by: BUTTER on February 02, 2017, 08:28:10 PM
Post by: Badhabit on February 02, 2017, 08:33:23 PM
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on February 02, 2017, 09:01:02 PM
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Post by: MtnMuley on February 02, 2017, 09:04:33 PM
Sawtooth is going to have a bad winter kill as well, pretty much any place in SW and S central Idaho is going to see large amounts of winterkill this winter
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Sad but true. I think it's worse than many people are wanting to believe.
Post by: brocka on February 02, 2017, 09:10:13 PM
Haha. Pretty much. It's absolutely crazy how many CA and WA plates you see there.Just lurking. Kind of looking at the same areas to hunt next season... Been Google-earthing the ^&$% out of the Atlanta area...
You and thousands of other guys...
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Post by: ian_padron on February 03, 2017, 09:56:48 PM
I hunted from all sorts of elevations from 7 to 11 thousand feet. Elk were definitely around a d so we're some deer. I'm not saying g you can t kill a deer there because you definitely can. I'm saying g I think there is some better deer areas in Idaho just my two cents. Good luck in which ever route you go
Thanks man I appreciate you chiming in.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on February 03, 2017, 10:32:10 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 04, 2017, 12:01:48 AM
isn't it something crazy like more people hunt 39 and 43 than the whole state combined!?! :yike: Boise out the back door doesn't help that :chuckle:Haha. Pretty much. It's absolutely crazy how many CA and WA plates you see there.Just lurking. Kind of looking at the same areas to hunt next season... Been Google-earthing the ^&$% out of the Atlanta area...
You and thousands of other guys...
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Post by: TriggerMike on February 04, 2017, 11:45:04 AM
isn't it something crazy like more people hunt 39 and 43 than the whole state combined!?! :yike: Boise out the back door doesn't help that :chuckle:Haha. Pretty much. It's absolutely crazy how many CA and WA plates you see there.Just lurking. Kind of looking at the same areas to hunt next season... Been Google-earthing the ^&$% out of the Atlanta area...
You and thousands of other guys...
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But how many of those people get 2 or 3+ miles into the backcountry?
Post by: Mr Mykiss on February 04, 2017, 11:53:21 AM
Post by: Mr Mykiss on February 04, 2017, 11:55:00 AM
Post by: Harbor_hunter on February 07, 2017, 09:27:55 PM
Post by: jackelope on February 07, 2017, 09:42:13 PM
What's OYOA?
www.onyourownadventures.com
Post by: ian_padron on February 07, 2017, 11:11:48 PM
Ian have you already checked out the multitude of threads about this very topic on OYOA, rokslide, here, and ifish??
I have done the bulk of my research on Rokslide, not part of the other forums though!
Most of what led me to the areas I'm looking at was encountered over on Rokslide on the mule deer thread. I know there are a couple HuntWA guys that know Idaho inside and out so I figured I'd drop a line here as well.
So far the feedback and advice has been AWESOME.
Post by: Mr Mykiss on February 08, 2017, 11:23:39 PM
Post by: go4steelhd on February 09, 2017, 09:39:16 AM
If you are comparing pressure with Wyoming high country there is less In Idaho. But there is less deer as well.
Post by: Mtnwalker on February 09, 2017, 09:50:04 AM
Post by: WAcoueshunter on February 09, 2017, 09:57:13 AM
Post by: Harbor_hunter on February 09, 2017, 10:47:07 AM
Post by: idaho guy on February 09, 2017, 03:11:43 PM
I guess I'm hunting in more popular areas. Why I say this I hiked in three hours In The dark opening day. No trials. There was several other guys that showed up in the same area. The next day was worse. I'm impressed how hard guys will work in Idaho to find a big buck. I also feel Idaho guys are the least friendly to nonresidents. Which is sad because I lived there for 10 years
If you are comparing pressure with Wyoming high country there is less In Idaho. But there is less deer as well.
I agree. I hike way back in on some hunts only to find almost as many guys there as right off the road. Plenty of guys riding 4 wheelers but a lot of Idaho hunters hit the back country hard and I find it hard to get away from the crowds no matter how far in. I guess I need to scout out some new areas where everybody just rides 4 wheelers! would be a big advantage to a guy that likes to hike where are these areas you speak of
Post by: actionshooter on February 09, 2017, 10:03:17 PM
Post by: TriggerMike on February 10, 2017, 08:58:55 AM
This is a dead horse, but I have never seen so many people as I have in 43, reminded me of Vail in its heyday.
During rifle or archery?
Post by: Mr Mykiss on February 13, 2017, 12:51:12 PM
Post by: jackelope on February 13, 2017, 01:13:41 PM
Copy that. Idaho is awesome, next year maybe not so much but it will still be a good experience for you!!
Idaho sucks. Nobody should go hunting there.
Having one of those bipolar days?
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 13, 2017, 04:03:28 PM
Pretty sure he is still on pain killers from losing his manhood Josh :chuckle: :sry: :yike:Copy that. Idaho is awesome, next year maybe not so much but it will still be a good experience for you!!Idaho sucks. Nobody should go hunting there.
Having one of those bipolar days?
Post by: fishngamereaper on February 13, 2017, 04:47:37 PM
Pretty sure he is still on pain killers from losing his manhood Josh :chuckle: :sry: :yike:Copy that. Idaho is awesome, next year maybe not so much but it will still be a good experience for you!!Idaho sucks. Nobody should go hunting there.
Having one of those bipolar days?
Low blow.....
:chuckle:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 13, 2017, 05:33:54 PM
His text messages have not been inspiring me to make my appointment :yike:Pretty sure he is still on pain killers from losing his manhood Josh :chuckle: :sry: :yike:Copy that. Idaho is awesome, next year maybe not so much but it will still be a good experience for you!!Idaho sucks. Nobody should go hunting there.
Having one of those bipolar days?
Low blow.....
:chuckle:
Post by: Jonathan_S on February 13, 2017, 05:35:23 PM
Post by: Mr Mykiss on February 14, 2017, 09:25:06 AM
and most days are of the bipolar variety, I just roll with it.
Post by: lord grizzly on February 14, 2017, 09:47:28 AM
Idaho sucks. Nobody should go hunting there.
I agree. way over rated. hit the trails out of Leavenworth for your guys high hunt. way better hunting with way less people
Post by: fishngamereaper on February 14, 2017, 10:16:46 AM
His text messages have not been inspiring me to make my appointment :yike:Pretty sure he is still on pain killers from losing his manhood Josh :chuckle: :sry: :yike:Copy that. Idaho is awesome, next year maybe not so much but it will still be a good experience for you!!Idaho sucks. Nobody should go hunting there.
Having one of those bipolar days?
Low blow.....
:chuckle:
3 days on the couch watching hunting shows... Doesn't get much better. :tup:
Post by: Mr Mykiss on February 14, 2017, 03:01:38 PM
Back on the subject...seriously buying tags and google scouting an area in da ho and hunting it, being prepared to move to plan B and plan C...it's a good time. Worst case scenario you end up learning something and go back the next year with a better starting point.
Post by: 7mmfan on February 14, 2017, 03:34:50 PM
Not worth it.
Back on the subject...seriously buying tags and google scouting an area in da ho and hunting it, being prepared to move to plan B and plan C...it's a good time. Worst case scenario you end up learning something and go back the next year with a better starting point.
:yeah: this is what we did last year, had a great time. Got a little helping hand from some guys over there. Going back this year with a very different plan than what we started with last year. Going to be a good time.
Post by: ian_padron on February 15, 2017, 08:48:44 PM
Not worth it.I like that idea. I hunt for a lot of reasons, many of which include getting the chance to see a lot of country in the West. Knocking down a deer is always on the list but exploring is always just as fun!
Back on the subject...seriously buying tags and google scouting an area in da ho and hunting it, being prepared to move to plan B and plan C...it's a good time. Worst case scenario you end up learning something and go back the next year with a better starting point.
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