I-da-ho Elk

  • deerdragger
    Posts: 346
    October 3, 2012 at 1:25 pm #124270

    Over-the-counter and bulls-only. We were able to drive to our campsite. There was a pretty signficant amount of other hunters around, especially over the weekends – so that likely contributed to the bulls being a little more shy to closing the distance with the calling.

    We used to hunt a different, much more remote area, but the wolves have decimated the herd there. We had wolves in this area too – heard some howling and had trail camera pics. Interesting how differently they manage them out there…as a non-resident I could have shot 5 wolves ($30 each).

    marsh_monster
    Metro
    Posts: 162
    October 3, 2012 at 7:00 pm #124284

    Sooo jealous! Ive always wanted to do a hunt like this

    Jon Stevens
    Northfield, Wi
    Posts: 1242
    October 3, 2012 at 7:08 pm #124286

    Great hunt! I can’t wait for September 2013. Hope to have a similar experience!

    thinkeyes
    Fairfax, IOWA
    Posts: 408
    October 3, 2012 at 11:18 pm #124293

    Awesome recap of what must have been an amazing hunt! If you don’t mind me asking, what part of Idaho were you hunting? I have family out there somewhere and apparently I am welcome anytime for some hunting. However, it is extremely rugged where they are and from previous family members who have went before, it would be pretty tough with archery gear. Which makes me want to go more, because that means less pressure!

    coppertop
    Central MN
    Posts: 2853
    October 4, 2012 at 3:12 am #124301

    Wow, I’d think an arrow to the head of a large bull would just give him a headache for awhile. Thanks fo sharing!

    todders
    Shoreview, MN
    Posts: 723
    October 5, 2012 at 2:19 am #124362

    That is awesome! one way or another you guys got it done , nice job. Congrats and thanks for sharing

    deerdragger
    Posts: 346
    October 5, 2012 at 1:16 pm #124389

    We were hunting in the northern part of the state, that’s about as specific as I’m willing to get…It was very rugged country. Dropping (or climbing) 1200 feet of elevation over a mile hike was typical. And it’s heavily timbered. Willows choke the drainages. It is crazy tough on the body and even tougher on the gear.

    I’m upgrading to a different sight – had issues with brush tearing at the fiber optics on mine. There’s no amount of being careful that could have prevented it.

    It is exceptionally rugged country, which makes it an even better and more exciting hunt in my opinion.

    thinkeyes
    Fairfax, IOWA
    Posts: 408
    October 8, 2012 at 11:00 pm #124543

    That’s awesome! I guess my family hunts somewhere in the northern half. One cousin has went 4 times with rifle and not been able to tag out. He has said similar things about the terrain and it is way cool that you guys were able to connect with bow!!!6

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