Riggins, Idaho

freebird63

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• Oct 1, 2016

• #1

If a person were to go up hunting around Riggins, what will they encounter more, mule deer or white tail???
I have never been up there and trying to get a feel for the place.



Chuck in Boise

 

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blacktailBC

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• Oct 1, 2016

• #2

Both can be found anywhere on in my experience. It did seem like the Whitetails were a little lower on the mountain, and liked the timber more. Muleys seemed to be higher, and in the more open canyons with brush. I've hunted east of Riggins & North of Riggins. Seemed to find a few more whiteys than Mike deer.

 

freebird63

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• Oct 1, 2016

• #3

Once again the summer passed me bye, I had planned to drive from Boise up to Orofino and explore. Maybe next summer. I also wanted to drive over to Salmon and explore. Again, next summer.
Thanks for any advice



Chuck in Boise

 

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fly4fish

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• Oct 4, 2016

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There are whitetail along the river bottom near Riggins, but most of them are on private property. There are far more muleys in the area. There are a lot of whitetail on top of the ridge though on the road between Riggins and Grangeville that takes you by Mt. Idaho. It is east of the river and 3500-6000 ft elevation.