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In case anyone was following I thought I'd update: So we ended up cutting the Hunter XT 500's at 26" (1") longer than needed to allow room for growth. Installed factory inserts and 100gr field tips. That put the arrows at 318gr total with 13.3% FOC They're shooting really well for him and we...

Yeah no kidding!

We actually ended up getting some Gold Tip Hunter XT 500's. So we will be switching up to 100gr tips/heads.

I'm not sure. This is from the e-reg's which I linked to previously:

Thanks. We're looking closer to home now. One day I'll make my way up North!

A couple of useful links if you're not familiar with CA website: Big Game Digest for this year. Explains the draw and gives stats on last years harvest data, draw stats, and proposed season dates which have been finalized (last link)...

LAST EDITED ON May-19-17 AT 06:58PM (MST)[p]Anyone have experience with the Ruckus that can recommend arrows? We recently bumped the draw length up to notch #6 (can't remember the length in inches at this moment) on my son's bow. His weight is set at 42 lbs. He needs some new arrows due to...

It's crazy. Hunting has blown up on social media and now everyone wants to be a hunter. I'm all for bringing people into the experience of hunting but that means more competition for tags right? I just wish I would have played the point game 15 years ago when I started hunting. Could have have...

Hey guys, My son is gonna miss the age cutoff for applying in the draw so we'll have to wait until his 12th birthday in August to get OTC tags closer to home. Considering applying myself for the X3B Archery hunt. It's an 8hr drive for me so any info you guys are willing to share to help me...

This should get you where you need to be.... https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales/ Once you log in you should see a screen like this....

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That's awesome!

Sorry, Unit 66.

Hey guys, I'm looking at this unit for an archery hunt for my son and I. Planning on a scouting trip late July. Haven't decided on deer or elk tags yet. Wanted to get a feel of the unit. Would love to hear your thoughts on whether it's more of a deer unit or elk unit. Looking at some data on ID...

That's what it's all about. Going out and having a good experience with my son. The game is just a reward for working hard at enjoying yourself! Thanks for sharing guys. Good luck.

We appreciate all the help guys. Hopefully we'll be able to put it all together and have a successful hunt. Thanks

Thanks Sherlock!

Great. Thanks!

All good stuff guys, thanks! I've heard about deer jumping the string, and arrows flying over because the deer ducks. What should we consider with regard to that? We realize quartering away is desired and broadside is also ideal, but even in those positions, if the deer is looking toward you...

Soj51hopefull- Looking at units it seems like the theme is the Salmon region has been overrun with wolves which I guess has a greater impact on Elk than deer. Bullskin- yeah the price is hefty but I fully intended on hunting there wether I got drawn or not. With the youth age starting at 10...

Hey hunters, My son and I will be going on our first archery hunt this fall. What would be the one thing you advise a hunter to do, or not do to be successful? (Mule deer) I realize scouting is a big part, and lots of time behind glass. So when you find the deer, after that what makes or...

Just wondering what the wolf situation is like in 25. Looking at archery deer there. Western side of the unit. Anyone feel like it's worth a try?

Just heard there's quite a few CA's that hunt there. Figured I'd ask.

Hey hunters, ID results are out and my boy and I both struck out. Looking at a few units for over the counter Muley tags now. Wanted to see if there was anyone willing to share their experiences hunting in Idaho. Which units do you like? We'd like to hike and get away from roads, and enjoy the...

My son and I both struck out as well. Separate apps for 54. Time to look at OTC Muley tags now. Opinions on units with highest chance of success? Looking at 25 & 66 archery & rifle deer. We like to hike and enjoy the views while we hunt too. Just want us to have a good hunt for my boys first...

Congrats everyone. My son and I both struck out. Separate apps. Unit 54

Update: My son picked up his Hoyt Ruckus last week. He got grounded for being a butthead to his little brother so he didn't get to touch it all week. We'll finally get him some practice today though. We also both got our bow hunter certification last Saturday so we're good to go with that. I...

Thanks everyone for the comments. Just picked up my Hoyt Powermax last night. Time to practice. It's my first bow and my son will get his in about a week.

That's what I thought. OK, thanks. 6 minutes huh? Were they trying to jump in your truck? Haha

You are an ID resident?

LAST EDITED ON Jan-13-16 AT 12:27PM (MST)[p]Crunching some data to find a good place to start scouting for our fall hunt. I'm taking my son for his first deer hunt. Looking at harvest stats and draw odds for non-residents. Most controlled hunts have low draw odds for non-residents so OTC is...

Very nice sir. Makes me want to check Utah out now! Happy hunting gents.

Well, being a nonresident I guess it would just be luck then. Sounds like you really have to study these guys to get to 'em. I think we'll pick up a tag when we come out just in case. Want to do our part. Good luck sir. Keep posting picks of your success. Thanks, Kevin

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That's awesome! My son and I are planning an Idaho deer hunt next year and we are hoping to head out and learn a few areas maybe spring time. We would love to help with the wolf problem as well. Got any tips on where to find them, best time to go, etc? We don't have snowmobiles but we have...

LAST EDITED ON Dec-17-15 AT 11:34PM (MST)[p]Looking into purchasing a bow for myself and my son for next year. Poking around to learn some things and thought this was good info. Thanks guys. Which units are good for OTC hunts for first time bow hunters? I'm sure some are harder than others...

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Good point. I'm finding as I research units that many have Whitetail as well. Some units I believe you can take either with a general tag?

Hey hunters, Anyone ever hunt Idaho? My son and I are doing some early planning for 2016 Muleys. This will be my first time hunting out of state and his first year hunting. Since ID youth age starts at 10, (my son is 10) we want to start there. We will put in for drawings but are planning on...

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