Post by: TeacherMan on September 11, 2022, 10:43:06 PM
What do elk generally do from archery season to rifle season? This is my first archery season hunting in the Idaho panhandle. Mostly unit 6 around St. Maries with a little in 5,7 and 9 around Avery to the MT border. I’m all over the elk right now during bow season but what should I expect in anther month? My daughters are going to be rifle hunting. Do I just assume they will all be miles from the rd and unattainable in the steepest and deepest canyons I can find? Or do they really stay in the same area and just become quiet and or more nocturnal?
What are your thoughts?
Post by: Dark2Dark on September 11, 2022, 10:53:01 PM
Younger bulls will stick with the herds for a bit.
Mature bulls will head to the steep and deep holes.
I think the herds tend to leave their flat breeding areas, but still tend to hang out in fairly assessable areas.
Post by: huntnnw on September 12, 2022, 03:35:24 AM
Post by: boneaddict on September 12, 2022, 05:44:51 AM
In the Panhandle, youd be amazed where they pocket up. THey are often closer to the roads than you think. One of the biggest bulls I've ever imagined, I was chasing moose and ran into him with a huge herd of cows. It was the night before the opener. Honestly the closest I have ever been tempted to cross the line. I always carry my bugle when I am chasing moose the first two weeks in October over there.
Post by: KFhunter on September 12, 2022, 09:00:01 AM
Then one dude will get into a herd of cows when that season opens, blast the lead cow (which befuddles the herd), then drop 6 more cows for his buddies (of which there's only 4) and leave the untagged cows to rot on the mountian.
Post by: pd on September 12, 2022, 10:17:23 AM
In those units I see the elk 100 yards off the road, and well hidden, from the 1000's of dudes blasting around in UTV's trying to find a bull standing on a road, its amazing
Then one dude will get into a herd of cows when that season opens, blast the lead cow (which befuddles the herd), then drop 6 more cows for his buddies (of which there's only 4) and leave the untagged cows to rot on the mountian.
There is a lot of truth to this. Unfortunately.
Post by: HooknoseHunter on September 12, 2022, 11:14:13 AM
In those units I see the elk 100 yards off the road, and well hidden, from the 1000's of dudes blasting around in UTV's trying to find a bull standing on a road, its amazing
Then one dude will get into a herd of cows when that season opens, blast the lead cow (which befuddles the herd), then drop 6 more cows for his buddies (of which there's only 4) and leave the untagged cows to rot on the mountian.
I find it hard to believe that the people in said hunting party don’t know a few people who could go to Walmart real quick and buy tags to cover those extra cows.
Post by: KFhunter on September 12, 2022, 12:04:57 PM
Since we're putting etics aside apparently >:(
Post by: Platensek-po on September 12, 2022, 12:10:36 PM
This is in Idaho, can residents buy tags that late into the season?
Since we're putting etics aside apparently >:(
Not too Mention that I’m pretty sure it’s still illegal to shoot an animal you don’t already have a tag for. Sad seeing those animals go to waste. I’ve reported three clearly poached elk to WDFW in the last couple years and never received a reply
Post by: HooknoseHunter on September 12, 2022, 12:52:46 PM
Post by: KFhunter on September 12, 2022, 12:56:47 PM
It’s sad to see that HW members are not familiar with the art of satire. Good luck with your thread.
When you learn to write it, come back ;)
I love good satire
Post by: TeacherMan on September 12, 2022, 06:34:16 PM