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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Shooter4 on April 06, 2023, 08:00:44 AM

Title: Idaho units 1-6 controlled bull tag
Post by: Shooter4 on April 06, 2023, 08:00:44 AM: Has anyone on here ever drawn this tag it opens in Aug and goes till dec if so what was your experience like
Title: Re: Idaho units 1-6 controlled bull tag
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on April 06, 2023, 08:31:19 AM: Its a tough draw for a resident (2% chance), very tough for a NR. It got way to much attention when the Stuck in the Rut boys drew it and put their hunt all over YouTube. You can hunt with a rifle in the rut, you should be able to get a bull if you get drawn. Their are better controlled hunts to put in for with better draw odds in my opinion.
Title: Re: Idaho units 1-6 controlled bull tag
Post by: Shooter4 on April 06, 2023, 09:02:11 AM: Quote from: elkinrutdrivemenuts on April 06, 2023, 08:31:19 AM
Its a tough draw for a resident (2% chance), very tough for a NR. It got way to much attention when the Stuck in the Rut boys drew it and put their hunt all over YouTube. You can hunt with a rifle in the rut, you should be able to get a bull if you get drawn. Their are better controlled hunts to put in for with better draw odds in my opinion.
True but just closer to home tag is what I’m after
Title: Re: Idaho units 1-6 controlled bull tag
Post by: BULLBLASTER on April 06, 2023, 09:18:00 AM: Good bulls are killed in the panhandle in every otc season. So a controlled hunt from sept to dec could provide opportunity to do well. Though you would he dealing with the same pressure of general archery and rifle seasons along with it. I feel like it would be a very good hunt for someone with lots of time and knowledge of the area.
Odds aren't great to draw but someone has to win.
Title: Re: Idaho units 1-6 controlled bull tag
Post by: bearpaw on April 06, 2023, 09:21:29 AM: Quote from: Shooter4 on April 06, 2023, 09:02:11 AM
Quote from: elkinrutdrivemenuts on April 06, 2023, 08:31:19 AM
Its a tough draw for a resident (2% chance), very tough for a NR. It got way to much attention when the Stuck in the Rut boys drew it and put their hunt all over YouTube. You can hunt with a rifle in the rut, you should be able to get a bull if you get drawn. Their are better controlled hunts to put in for with better draw odds in my opinion.
True but just closer to home tag is what I’m after

With that in mind it's a good choice for you, there are some good bulls scattered all over north Idaho and you will have an advantage during the rut.
Title: Re: Idaho units 1-6 controlled bull tag
Post by: idaho guy on April 06, 2023, 04:16:19 PM: I have put in for it but never drawn. Rifle in the rut would be pretty awesome and the length of season is ridiculous . It would be a fun tag. With that said, There are WAY better units for trophy quality with better odds in Idaho. Nice to be close to home though
Title: Re: Idaho units 1-6 controlled bull tag
Post by: kentrek on April 06, 2023, 06:12:00 PM: August 1st would be awesome for big bulls
Title: Re: Idaho units 1-6 controlled bull tag
Post by: BULLBLASTER on April 06, 2023, 06:26:30 PM: Quote from: kentrek on April 06, 2023, 06:12:00 PM
August 1st would be awesome for big bulls
Aug 30
Title: Re: Idaho units 1-6 controlled bull tag
Post by: kentrek on April 06, 2023, 07:52:22 PM: Quote from: BULLBLASTER on April 06, 2023, 06:26:30 PM
Quote from: kentrek on April 06, 2023, 06:12:00 PM
August 1st would be awesome for big bulls
Aug 30

:tup:

Maybe end of November then
Title: Re: Idaho units 1-6 controlled bull tag
Post by: Shooter4 on April 06, 2023, 08:26:54 PM: Quote from: kentrek on April 06, 2023, 07:52:22 PM
Quote from: BULLBLASTER on April 06, 2023, 06:26:30 PM
Quote from: kentrek on April 06, 2023, 06:12:00 PM
August 1st would be awesome for big bulls
Aug 30

1.7% odds is tough!

:tup:

Maybe end of November then