I have enjoyed hunting the unit, though it is brutal with sparse game populations. I'm not looking for any specific spots, just learning more about the unit. I find in the early season that many elk are hanging in high basins, which often have lakes. Are they as common in timbered ridges and areas without the granite/lakes? In September and early October, is it reasonable to expect them to be in the 7000-8000 foot range rather than mid-elevation? There are some meadow areas mid-elevation that I know of. Would you expect them to be in there? In areas of the Frank where it has burned hot it sometimes seems devoid of life. Are there burned areas that are not productive (I have always heard great things about them)?
I have found some spots that have a lot of deer, but have seen very few deer when elk hunting. It seems like it would be necessary to hunt the sage brush specifically targeting deer to be very successful.
Any other unique aspects of the elk hunting game in the Frank? Obviously, elk hunting is elk hunting, but the Frank seems to always be unique.
Thanks for the help. PM's welcome.
I have found some spots that have a lot of deer, but have seen very few deer when elk hunting. It seems like it would be necessary to hunt the sage brush specifically targeting deer to be very successful.
Any other unique aspects of the elk hunting game in the Frank? Obviously, elk hunting is elk hunting, but the Frank seems to always be unique.
Thanks for the help. PM's welcome.