Idaho Elk
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Fork Horn
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 111
Idaho Elk
Hi all-
I'm posting this to pick the brains of some of the more experienced elk hunters on the site, or anyone that will offer some advice.
Here's the deal...
I've been elk hunting about half a dozen times now. I usually hunt CO or MT with the bow. I've killed a nice 5x6 with the bow in SW CO, but that's it.
I'm starting to gain a general understanding about elk behavior, etc, however I've never rifle hunted til this year.
I've gained some access to land in Idaho in Unit 33.
My questions are, what kind of elk density is in this area?
What is the terrain like?
Hunting Pressure?
Good mule deer area, or not?
Finally, which rifle season do you guys reccomend (first week)?
Thanks in advance to everyone that responds.
JJ
I'm posting this to pick the brains of some of the more experienced elk hunters on the site, or anyone that will offer some advice.
Here's the deal...
I've been elk hunting about half a dozen times now. I usually hunt CO or MT with the bow. I've killed a nice 5x6 with the bow in SW CO, but that's it.
I'm starting to gain a general understanding about elk behavior, etc, however I've never rifle hunted til this year.
I've gained some access to land in Idaho in Unit 33.
My questions are, what kind of elk density is in this area?
What is the terrain like?
Hunting Pressure?
Good mule deer area, or not?
Finally, which rifle season do you guys reccomend (first week)?
Thanks in advance to everyone that responds.
JJ
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RE: Idaho Elk
ORIGINAL: jjwillie
My questions are, what kind of elk density is in this area?
My questions are, what kind of elk density is in this area?
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RE: Idaho Elk
rather_be, thats a good point you brought up, and it is so true. Yes someone might see a lot of elk in a certin xyz canyon, but if the overall density is low in the general area. Then you might not see any elk at all if you are new and unfamiliar with the area, and don't know the honey holes yet.