Post by: phildobaggins on July 01, 2024, 07:57:15 AM
I've been on a hand full of elk hunts, but it's always been September archery. I figure the rut will be about done when we are able to get out to put a tag on one -- will the bulls be running back to their summer hidey holes post-rut if the snow doesn't show up and push them down? I don't think there will be an immense amount of pressure, but, there will be some pressure. The unit is draw only for elk, but there are still a handful of people that will be out chasing the elk, not to mention you ~could~ should a 2pt max mulie in there...
Don't want to waste the time and money to scout this summer if they're not really going to be in the general vicinity I find them. I can just show up a few days early before the hunt to get extra time in, but, I'm a planner :chuckle:
Post by: phildobaggins on July 03, 2024, 11:54:34 AM
Post by: dilleytech on July 03, 2024, 03:05:50 PM
Post by: bornhunter on July 03, 2024, 03:11:29 PM
No one has been in 42 before? :tung:
If you dont get any info here you may want to try monster mulies. They cover all states and critters.
Post by: redi on July 03, 2024, 07:00:45 PM
Post by: bornhunter on July 03, 2024, 09:44:25 PM
Phildo has been an active member for several years and recently moved to Boise. Wish I had some info for him. Wishing him luck on his wife’s hunt.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on July 03, 2024, 10:04:06 PM
Post by: Dan-o on July 03, 2024, 10:07:41 PM
Phildo has been an active member for several years and recently moved to Boise. Wish I had some info for him. Wishing him luck on his wife’s hunt.
:yeah:
He's been an active and supportive member.
I hope someone shares useful info with him.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on July 03, 2024, 10:19:07 PM
Congrats! Few have been lucky enough to draw that unit. Because Idaho has nonpoints those that draw are still in the game next year unlike WA. So combine very few with experience and possibly hunting it next year don’t be surprised with zero feedback. Are you sharing info on a honeyhole you hope to hunt next year?This is not correct. Any person who draws an antlered deer or elk permit are ineligible to apply the following year.
Good luck on your wife's tag Phildo. Wish I had some 42 info for you. If I did I'd certainly share :tup: If it were my tag I'd definitely give it a go early but would plan on hitting it really hard later in the season. There's some Smoker bulls that come out of that unit.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on July 04, 2024, 06:42:47 AM
Post by: phildobaggins on July 05, 2024, 01:51:29 PM
Doesn't everyone get psyched and start a thread for their OIL and quality tags? :chuckle: :tup:
Post by: phildobaggins on July 05, 2024, 01:53:25 PM
Congrats! Few have been lucky enough to draw that unit. Because Idaho has nonpoints those that draw are still in the game next year unlike WA. So combine very few with experience and possibly hunting it next year don’t be surprised with zero feedback. Are you sharing info on a honeyhole you hope to hunt next year?This is not correct. Any person who draws an antlered deer or elk permit are ineligible to apply the following year.
Good luck on your wife's tag Phildo. Wish I had some 42 info for you. If I did I'd certainly share :tup: If it were my tag I'd definitely give it a go early but would plan on hitting it really hard later in the season. There's some Smoker bulls that come out of that unit.
Thanks Karl! We'll be out there every weekend in August basically and let the hunters have it when the early season opens and then come back a day before her season starts for a week or so. Gonna be a riot!
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on July 05, 2024, 06:56:02 PM
Post by: phildobaggins on July 06, 2024, 03:56:22 PM
That's a great unit and tag to have! You have the right attitude and ambition to make memories to carry for life. Keep us updated on the adventure! :tup:
Thanks, I’ll definitely share updates! :tup: :tup:
Post by: idaho guy on July 06, 2024, 07:54:08 PM
Post by: phildobaggins on July 06, 2024, 08:39:08 PM
Congrats on a great tag. I would devote a lot of time on the front and if necessary the end of the season. I have not been able to elk hunt in there but have been in the area for deer. It will not be hard to figure the unit out. I would go down at least a few days early before the season starts.
Thanks, that's basically our plan! I'm assuming the bulls will be on/around Juniper unless it's an early winter, then it seems like maybe driving around in the desert and long glassing sessions to find them :dunno:
Post by: idaho guy on July 07, 2024, 07:36:51 PM
Congrats on a great tag. I would devote a lot of time on the front and if necessary the end of the season. I have not been able to elk hunt in there but have been in the area for deer. It will not be hard to figure the unit out. I would go down at least a few days early before the season starts.
Thanks, that's basically our plan! I'm assuming the bulls will be on/around Juniper unless it's an early winter, then it seems like maybe driving around in the desert and long glassing sessions to find them :dunno:
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Post by: grade-creek-rd on July 25, 2024, 04:15:17 PM
I believe this is the area where Claude Dallas evaded IDFG after killing an officer which tells you how remote it can be...also, for more info you might want to search antelope hunting posts as this is one of the "easier" draw units for Idaho antelope...
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Post by: phildobaggins on February 26, 2025, 01:58:24 PM