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Big Game Hunting => Out Of State Hunting => Topic started by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on May 16, 2017, 03:49:40 PM

Title: Idaho Deer,Elk, Pronghorn
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on May 16, 2017, 03:49:40 PM: That time of year to start applying! Let the anticipation begin! I seem to have heard before that your second choice doesn't matter, can someone please explain?
Title: Re: Idaho Deer,Elk, Pronghorn
Post by: meatwhack on May 16, 2017, 05:06:09 PM: Idaho only pulls from the 2nd choice pull if there aren't enough 1st choice applicants to fill all allotted tags. So basically every hunt that is even marginal gets drawn out with 1st choice applicants.
Title: Re: Idaho Deer,Elk, Pronghorn
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on May 18, 2017, 06:54:30 PM: Unless you want some of the very few undersubscribed tags or some of the unlimited tags that don't have the first choice only exception then a 2nd choice is pointless.

I'm in already for deer, elk and antelope

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Title: Re: Idaho Deer,Elk, Pronghorn
Post by: Pathfinder101 on May 31, 2017, 10:02:44 AM: I'm in for Elk and Deer, but looking at the draw odds for Non residents, I think I just made a benevolent donation to IDFG. I decided to just put in for the toughest units to draw, because statistically the difference between a 1% chance and a .45% chance is such a crap-shoot that it doesn't matter.
I guess if the Baby Jesus doesn't want me to hunt the general season he's gonna have to pull some serious strings for me anyway, so I just put in for Unit 45... :dunno:
Title: Re: Idaho Deer,Elk, Pronghorn
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 31, 2017, 10:10:44 AM: Quote from: Pathfinder101 on May 31, 2017, 10:02:44 AM
I'm in for Elk and Deer, but looking at the draw odds for Non residents, I think I just made a benevolent donation to IDFG. I decided to just put in for the toughest units to draw, because statistically the difference between a 1% chance and a .45% chance is such a crap-shoot that it doesn't matter.
I guess if the Baby Jesus doesn't want me to hunt the general season he's gonna have to pull some serious strings for me anyway, so I just put in for Unit 45... :dunno:

It happens some of the draw odds for non residents are better then draw odds here in our home state. I drew a very good bull tag last year in Idaho. So I am in for just lope and deer.
Title: Re: Idaho Deer,Elk, Pronghorn
Post by: Whitenuckles on May 31, 2017, 01:01:53 PM: I put in for deer and elk for the first time. I hope the results get posted soon.
Title: Re: Idaho Deer,Elk, Pronghorn
Post by: theleo on May 31, 2017, 01:09:27 PM: In for elk, debating on deer and antelope though. Batting around the idea of putting in for a late mule deer in central part of the state. Antelope would overlap with my OTC elk tag when I don't draw, so... Going elk hunting for sure though, just a matter of when and what with.
Title: Re: Idaho Deer,Elk, Pronghorn
Post by: Bigshooter on June 01, 2017, 04:35:52 PM: I'm in for all 3. I put in for some easier to draw tags since I haven't drawn any tags yet this year. Fingers are crossed.
Title: Re: Idaho Deer,Elk, Pronghorn
Post by: jjhunter on June 01, 2017, 05:01:23 PM: I almost sat out for the first year since 1999, but I applied for only the best tags instead
Title: Re: Idaho Deer,Elk, Pronghorn
Post by: autodink13 on June 03, 2017, 05:52:26 PM: Whats up with the new fee this year? Access fee I think they called it.
Title: Re: Idaho Deer,Elk, Pronghorn
Post by: meatwhack on June 03, 2017, 06:04:42 PM: They added a depredation fee instead of increasing license fee.
Title: Re: Idaho Deer,Elk, Pronghorn
Post by: theleo on June 05, 2017, 02:38:51 PM: The peer pressure got to me, in for 3. Chasing deer in the mountains in the middle of November has always sounded like a bad idea, guess it's time to try and draw it while I can still blame my stupidity on my age.
Title: Re: Idaho Deer,Elk, Pronghorn
Post by: cem3434 on June 05, 2017, 07:58:06 PM: Quote from: theleo on June 05, 2017, 02:38:51 PM
The peer pressure got to me, in for 3. Chasing deer in the mountains in the middle of November has always sounded like a bad idea, guess it's time to try and draw it while I can still blame my stupidity on my age.

:yeah: and I'm just sick of WA. I'm in for all 3 in ID, but probably only have a realistic chance of drawing a deer tag since I put in for primo elk and antelope tags.
Title: Re: Idaho Deer,Elk, Pronghorn
Post by: huntnphool on June 05, 2017, 09:48:08 PM: Put in for quality hunts.........so likely donating again. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Idaho Deer,Elk, Pronghorn
Post by: fishngamereaper on June 05, 2017, 10:02:56 PM: Nov deer and elk for my crew.
Title: Re: Idaho Deer,Elk, Pronghorn
Post by: Dhoey07 on June 05, 2017, 10:05:07 PM: In the game for elk :tup:
Title: Re: Idaho Deer,Elk, Pronghorn
Post by: Brushbuster on June 05, 2017, 10:12:51 PM: Long shots only for me this year since I am spending a big chunk of November in Montana chasing deer & elk!
Title: Re: Idaho Deer,Elk, Pronghorn
Post by: theleo on June 06, 2017, 08:12:12 AM: Quote from: cem3434 on June 05, 2017, 07:58:06 PM

:yeah: and I'm just sick of WA. I'm in for all 3 in ID, but probably only have a realistic chance of drawing a deer tag since I put in for primo elk and antelope tags.
Pays off if you hunt with a bow and rifle without discrimination. Where I apply for elk odds of drawing usually hovers around a 5%-8% for the rifle tag. Archery however is OTC, so I can plan for whenever I want in September, and that zone is a hair tag for elk. So it still beets hunting in Washington.
Title: Re: Idaho Deer,Elk, Pronghorn
Post by: Jimmy33 on June 06, 2017, 03:56:04 PM: Just mule deer for me...

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