Gen A vs B

Seeking comments on the relative crowds associated with A tags vs B tags in units where both tags are unlimited (at least up to the overall cap)? This is assuming public land (NF) and that its not a migration hunt. I have never hunted Idaho before and would assume that the B rifle season is a zoo, but what about those same units during A? Although I prefer to go with a rifle for a first trip, cover a lot of ground, and learn a bit about the unit, is there an appreciable advantage to attempting to haul a bow on the A tag instead, or is it likely to be pretty jammed up either way? I am just looking for a feel on the relative demand in those types of areas between the two types. It's less about the animal and more about the experience for me.

Best place to find those numbers are on the F&G website. I tend to think anything over 400 is too many on an archery hunt. And rarely hunt the B tag with rifle. So, you would have to put your own threshold on that one.


https://idfg.idaho.gov/ifwis/huntplanner/stats/?season=general&game=elk&yr=2018&method=archery

https://idfg.idaho.gov/ifwis/huntplanner/stats/?season=general&game=elk&yr=2018&method=any weapon

Thanks for the link. For some reason, I didn't think that level of detail info would be available on a general tag by unit, and I am not that tuned in to all the nooks and crannies of Idaho fish & game yet. I suppose the info is off of post hunt surveys, so hopefully people were honest! Anyhow, thanks, its going to help alot.

As far as the number of hunters, that should be accurate as it will be from zone tag sales most likely.