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Title: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: elkh8me on March 06, 2019, 10:45:52 AM
Looking for someone familiar with this tag or someone who has drawn it in the past.
Please PM me if you are willing to chat.
Thanks,
Joe
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: meatwhack on March 06, 2019, 07:50:13 PM
Finding someone on this site that’s had that tag may be tough.
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: Alan K on March 06, 2019, 08:21:48 PM
My dad lucked out and drew the November buck tag in there a few years ago. We never laid eyes on an elk, but saw 90% of the elk sign on the south end of the unit. Fairly thick with pinyons and junipers but that time of year you could call them. I'd imagine the odds are slim to draw that one!
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: lord grizzly on March 07, 2019, 05:33:33 AM
Not a tag I’d make real solid plans on drawing.im down there quit a bit.  What do you want to know?
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: theleo on March 07, 2019, 09:25:38 AM
4 non-residents have drawn that tag since 2000. If you're set on applying for it I'd worry about getting the tag first and then asking questions. Honestly I've not seen much of an advantage in the trophy tags unless you're sitting on a bull and want the absolute first chance at taking a shot at him with a rifle. Applying for the oct 15th- nov 24th tag would be a better choice IMO.
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: MtnMuley on March 07, 2019, 01:16:45 PM
You guys should send him a PM like he asked, and you'd find out why he's asking. :tup:
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: bearpaw on March 07, 2019, 01:25:10 PM
One of my guides has guided quite a bit in that unit, he says there are real good bulls.
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 07, 2019, 01:54:22 PM
Friend of mine's inlaws are one of the largest landowners in the owyhee's.  It's not Arizona but man there are some cranker bulls to be had.
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: grade-creek-rd on March 07, 2019, 03:47:09 PM
Elkh8me is asking for a reason...if you have any actual info on the area and the elk, please PM him...he's a good guy and has helped many people on here and in the field but he isn't one to brag. I'm excited to hear the details on a "future" hunt, good luck Joe!

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Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: trophyhunt on March 07, 2019, 03:53:12 PM
Sounds like a super tag winner or the like?  Why keep it quiet??  :dunno:
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on March 08, 2019, 01:45:08 PM
Sounds like a super tag winner or the like?  Why keep it quiet??  :dunno:
Or maybe he paid a big “trespass” fee and somebody transferred a LAP tag to him. I hate to speculate but even living within 45 minutes of the area I don’t spend any time trying to learn the elk there because I know the reality is even as a resident I likely won’t ever draw a tag down that way


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Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: MtnMuley on March 08, 2019, 02:02:28 PM
Sounds like a super tag winner or the like?  Why keep it quiet??  :dunno:
Or maybe he paid a big “trespass” fee and somebody transferred a LAP tag to him. I hate to speculate but even living within 45 minutes of the area I don’t spend any time trying to learn the elk there because I know the reality is even as a resident I likely won’t ever draw a tag down that way


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.......or maybe something completely different, but you guys sure to have it figured out :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 08, 2019, 02:11:26 PM
Lots of different ways to draw a tag in idaho folks. 
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: Bigshooter on March 08, 2019, 08:14:45 PM
Lots of different ways to draw a tag in idaho folks.

Define lots.
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on March 08, 2019, 08:19:04 PM
Lots of different ways to draw a tag in idaho folks.

Define lots.
Especially considering not a single draw for elk has been run yet this year


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Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 08, 2019, 08:41:46 PM
Lots of different ways to draw a tag in idaho folks.

Define lots.
Especially considering not a single draw for elk has been run yet this year


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Disabled veteran, terminally ill, landowner, limited entry.  Few of those HAVE been drawn already. 
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: idahohuntr on March 08, 2019, 10:02:53 PM
Lots of different ways to draw a tag in idaho folks.

Define lots.
Especially considering not a single draw for elk has been run yet this year


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Disabled veteran, terminally ill, landowner, limited entry.  Few of those HAVE been drawn already.
-Disabled vet applications closed on Jan 31 - 3 Resident and 1 NR are drawn per year assuming eligible apps are received
-There is no application period for child with life threatening medical condition - a form is submitted by qualifying organization and child
-Landowner (LAP) tags are drawn after the regular draw - usually July/August
-SuperHunt tags from the raffle are drawn in June and August
-Outfitter allocation tags are available to those who hire outfitters - appears IDFG is going to allocate 1 tag to 40-1 sep elk hunt this year, but it is not official yet - that drawing is concurrent with the normal draw dates

Those are all the ways I'm aware one could end up with a 40-1 bull tag.  Based on timing - it sounds like the OP may have a connection to disabled vet tag program. 

Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: trophyhunt on March 08, 2019, 11:13:39 PM
So the only tag he could have is a disabled veteran tag? If that is the case, imagine the help you should get.  Either way, good luck on your hunt.
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 09, 2019, 06:03:13 AM
Some people are private people Jerry.  Some of the responses in this very thread would be enough to deter me from posting much more than he has :twocents:
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: boneaddict on March 09, 2019, 06:15:28 AM
Im excited for him.  Ive been dieing to spend some quality time down there for mule deer.   I hope he gets the info he needs.
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: Jonathan_S on March 09, 2019, 07:30:21 AM
Most of the time, I think these threads are an under-educated dumpster fire but I'm hopeful that the OP is receiving good PMs
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on March 09, 2019, 10:10:34 AM
Some people are private people Jerry.  Some of the responses in this very thread would be enough to deter me from posting much more than he has :twocents:
Well if you come on here and get all secretive it’s gonna make people ask questions, if he got one of the disabled vet program tags then congrats to the guy otherwise there is no legit reason for him to have a tag yet this year


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Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: Jonathan_S on March 09, 2019, 12:17:04 PM
I mean the OP asked for anybody willing to help to PM him  :dunno:

That happens a thousand times a year.
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: MtnMuley on March 09, 2019, 12:50:17 PM
I mean the OP asked for anybody willing to help to PM him  :dunno:

That happens a thousand times a year.

Exactly.

Even though to some he came on here and was so secretive  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: lord grizzly on March 09, 2019, 02:34:33 PM
Well if he’s already got an inside track on a tag ( likely a land owner I’m guessing) probably doesn’t actually need much help so the threads a bit odd to begin with.

I know of some smokers down there. Buddy of mine killed a 380 6x6 a few years ago on a LO tag. Units it’s not what it used to be for mule deer but it’s still a top elk unit for sure.dont waste the opportunity. Unless you really got a sweet in to the unlit it’s about like an OIL tag.
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: theleo on March 11, 2019, 08:57:49 AM
Lots of different ways to draw a tag in idaho folks.
No outfitter tags for this time frame, no landowners tags, and no auction tags. Using a super tag or getting one from entering the normal draw is the only way to get your hand on a tag to hunt 40-1.   
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: MtnMuley on March 11, 2019, 09:02:12 AM
Lots of different ways to draw a tag in idaho folks.
No outfitter tags for this time frame, no landowners tags, and no auction tags. Using a super tag or getting one from entering the normal draw is the only way to get your hand on a tag to hunt 40-1.

Wrong.
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 11, 2019, 10:52:41 AM
Lots of different ways to draw a tag in idaho folks.
No outfitter tags for this time frame, no landowners tags, and no auction tags. Using a super tag or getting one from entering the normal draw is the only way to get your hand on a tag to hunt 40-1.
the different options have all been covered a few posts ago.  May wanna brush up on your idaho regs :tup:
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: idaho guy on March 12, 2019, 10:12:40 AM
Sounds like a super tag winner or the like?  Why keep it quiet??  :dunno:
Or maybe he paid a big “trespass” fee and somebody transferred a LAP tag to him. I hate to speculate but even living within 45 minutes of the area I don’t spend any time trying to learn the elk there because I know the reality is even as a resident I likely won’t ever draw a tag down that way


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Or maybe he knows or is related to a landowner? I love the assumption he paid a BIG trespass fee. The csi analysts of Idaho hunting regulations explaining how or if he could draw a tag is also really helpful.  :chuckle: If you have information on the actual hunt answer the question. I hope the op has gotten some useful pms
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: elkh8me on December 20, 2019, 04:13:50 PM
This was a fun hunt.  Met some great folks and learned a few things.  Also if someone draws this tag or gets a landowner tag :) let me know and i would be happy to help.
Thanks,
Joe
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: Mfowl on December 20, 2019, 04:36:48 PM
Great bull! Congrats!
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: avidnwoutdoorsman on December 20, 2019, 04:57:22 PM
That is a stud right there, nice work!
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: sjhgraysage on December 20, 2019, 05:08:00 PM
Great looking bull elk! Congrats!  :tup:
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on December 20, 2019, 05:12:52 PM
Dandy! :tup:
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: branches on December 20, 2019, 05:45:13 PM
That is a great bull :tup:
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: redi on December 20, 2019, 05:56:59 PM
Great bull congrats
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: idaho guy on December 21, 2019, 07:14:53 AM
 :tup: nice one thanks for posting the completion of the hunt
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: westside Elkhunter on December 28, 2019, 12:59:54 PM
Congrats on a great looking bull👍

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Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: RB on December 28, 2019, 04:46:04 PM
WOW Nice Bull!  :tup:
Title: Re: Idaho Owyhee elk unit 40-1 sept 25 to oct 14th
Post by: wheels on December 29, 2019, 10:55:54 AM
awesome bull
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