Post by: MADMAX on March 02, 2022, 02:26:54 PM
If we get drawn
Will be taking 4 older gents for first time Montana elk
Any info on best areas to try ?
Got it narrowed down to
deer lodge area north
Bitterroots
Gallatin national forest
I’d appreciate a pm or 2 on areas to try for cows or a legal bull
Thanks never hurts to ask
Post by: MADMAX on March 03, 2022, 03:03:21 PM
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on March 03, 2022, 03:19:08 PM
How many preference points do you have?
Post by: vandeman17 on March 03, 2022, 03:19:14 PM
Post by: MADMAX on March 03, 2022, 03:20:46 PM
Wolfdog go way east
You’ll think you’ve died and gone to deer heaven
Vande
Rifle hunt
I wish I could talk them in to bow also
We are all retired so we’re open on time
Usually couple weeks
Thanks
I’m trying to find the guys a place for spot and stalk without killing them 🤪
I’m the young guy @ 63
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on March 03, 2022, 03:41:46 PM
2 pts and will buy another
Wolfdog go way east
You’ll think you’ve died and gone to deer heaven
Vande
Rifle hunt
I wish I could talk them in to bow also
We are all retired so we’re open on time
Usually couple weeks
Thanks
I’m trying to find the guys a place for spot and stalk without killing them 🤪
I’m the young guy @ 63
You’re not wrong. I’ve been twice out that way and have done well. Really hoping to get the chance to go this year. Just need 2 points to do the trick. I’d imagine with 3 you’ll be a shoe in.
Post by: MADMAX on March 03, 2022, 03:44:56 PM
Never done elk there
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on March 03, 2022, 03:56:46 PM
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Post by: Stein on March 03, 2022, 04:10:44 PM
MT FWP has good statistics on numbers of hunters, success, etc, fairly easy to pic through units and couple that with one of the mapping apps.
Don't get married to a place, I would have at least a half dozen spots as you could end up in a circus or inaccessible due to snow. Tags good all over pretty much, stay mobile and pick a camp or hotel you can hunt all 4 directions from.
Post by: MADMAX on March 03, 2022, 04:21:24 PM
Great bucks! I’m same boat as you! Definitely getting popular. Made it back to back years and then didn’t draw last year.
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Very nice deer
Post by: callturner on March 03, 2022, 05:01:27 PM
Post by: MADMAX on March 03, 2022, 05:05:36 PM
I’ve toyed with the idea of shooting it
Linen cartridge I’ve been told
270 Short mag on both and one last year
Post by: MADMAX on March 03, 2022, 10:11:37 PM
Gas prices are going to limit running all over the state scouting to just one trip
Trying to narrow the field
🤞
Thanks Stein for some good info
Very much appreciated
Post by: Stein on March 03, 2022, 11:06:42 PM
Post by: MADMAX on March 03, 2022, 11:14:07 PM
I’ve deer hunted it
Haven’t done elk there yet
Post by: Magnum_Willys on March 04, 2022, 06:51:03 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 04, 2022, 07:16:48 AM
Elk can only hunt one unit now, not statewide like last year.this is not correct. IF you draw an LE permit you can only hunt that hunt but a general elk or general combo tag is still valid in any open gmu. Straight from the regs:
Permits for either-sex elk or brow-tined bull-antlerless elk will limit the holder to hunting for antlered elk within only the
designated HD for the period identified on the permit. Antlerless elk hunting will not be limited by the permit. A general
license may be used to hunt in any open district during dates outside of that identified on the permit.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 04, 2022, 07:23:34 AM
Post by: idaho guy on March 04, 2022, 08:00:40 PM
Plenty of places that should fit the bill, I would focus on one of the ranges known for lots of roads and join the people doing the same. Elk get all pushed around in those areas, many :yeah:times it's not a bad idea just to stay put if you're in a decent area as others could likely push them to you.
MT FWP has good statistics on numbers of hunters, success, etc, fairly easy to pic through units and couple that with one of the mapping apps.
Don't get married to a place, I would have at least a half dozen spots as you could end up in a circus or inaccessible due to snow. Tags good all over pretty much, stay mobile and pick a camp or hotel you can hunt all 4 directions from.
:yeah: Focus on either sex areas also. You should be able to identify multiple areas that would work
Post by: Ditchdigger on March 05, 2022, 08:01:42 PM
Post by: MADMAX on March 05, 2022, 08:38:18 PM
Yes we are looking either sex and buying cow tags as well
Thanks for the replies
Appreciate any info in regards to elk
We did good over near Broadus for deer
You’ll love it except for fuel ups $$$
Post by: Stein on March 05, 2022, 09:46:35 PM
Ironically, it's the opposite of a WA spike hunt, there you can shoot anything but a spike.
Post by: Ditchdigger on March 06, 2022, 09:52:17 AM