Has anyone hunted Tincup range in Idaho?

[spot_n_stalk]

My family owns a cabin just across the Wyoming border in Star Valley. We pass through Tincup on our way and it alway looks like great elk country. I haven't ever talked to anyone who has hunted there and I am curious to know if it is any good.

 

[cujo]

Hunted it this year. There are a lot of elk in the area and some real nice bulls. The problem is there is also a lot of hunters and over the past several years the bulls have become bugle shy. They won't even respond to a cow call. Unless you set a trail, water or get a chance at a good stalk your experience will more than likely end in flustration. I am sure there are some good stories out there but I would not recommend it. I did manage to score on a nice 6x6 last year 260 range. If your willing to put up with the hunters and spooked elk you have found your honey hole.

 

[BlackTimber]

I have releatives that live in Mcammon and hunt tin cup every year. Don't know why, they only get one every few years. There is 4 of them and they are on horse back too. I know there are a lot of people that hunt it, and from what I understand it is also unregulated in its off road use. If you can drive it there feel free. At least that is the attitude that I have felt in regards to vehicular travel.

If you live in Wy why would you want to hunt in Idaho? There are elk all around you there in Star Valley.

 

[Idahoelk]

If you want to go bowhunting for elk with rifle hunting crowds go right ahead.

 

[spot_n_stalk]

Thanks for the input guys. Sounds like everyone else thinks it looks like great elk country too. To answer BlackTimber's question, I am actually from Utah and just have a cabin in StarValley. I would love to hunt Elk and Deer around there, but I haven't drawn a tag yet. I was up there a couple weeks ago and saw a couple dandy bulls in the backs of trucks in Thayne and Afton. Every year I see nice bulls taken. My thought with Tincup was that I could just buy an Idaho archery tag, stay at my cabin, and hunt Tincup. Sounds like there is a ton of pressure and the access is too easy. Maybe it isn't such a good idea.