I have the cow elk tag for Idaho unit 58. I went out on opening day Nov. 1st and only saw 2 elk that other hunters had got. Wondering if the snow and cold have brought down more elk to the valley floor? Any updates on elk? And snow depths. I’m thinking about going early next week. Thanks in advance
My son and I drew cow elk unit 58. My son had this tag last year but we never got into any elk. We saw one hunter with an elk in the back of a Utv. Anyone else have this tag or have hunted this unit at all that has an pointers or suggestions where to start. Are the elk numbers good in this unit...
Wondered if anyone had any info on the controlled bull ek hunt in unit 30. I was lucky enough to draw this tag This is the first bull tag I have ever drawn. I have been in this unit twice hunting for deer several years ago but never hunted elk there. I’m going to do some scouting trips and have...
The controlled draw hunt period has ended Now the waiting begins to see if lightening strikes and maybe I draw deer, elk, or antelope!! I would be happy to draw just one of them!! Good luck to everyone!!
Anyone willing to share any info on the Idaho controlled cow elk hunt in unit 58. Is this a weather dependent hunt or are there elk there most of the time? Are the numbers of elk good? What is the access like during this hunt? Would this be a good hunt for a youth hunter? I’m researching...
Wondering if anyone is having any luck on finding elk on the muzzy any sex elk hunt in unit 50 (Idaho)? A friends son has the tag and has 3 days left in his hunt. He has seen a few elk but not close enough for a shot. Any general areas to look at? Or any leads. Thanks in advance.
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Is the IDFG going to propose a preference/ bonus point system on controlled hunts in 2020? I hope not. Look at the article on IDFG website titled F&G Commissioners to meet Aug. 12 via conference call. Click...
Anyone been out scouting this unit yet? What have you been seeing? Anyone else have the October buck tag? Anyone willing to share any info or starting points ? Good luck to everyone. Thanks in advance for any info.
LAST EDITED ON Sep-17-18 AT 11:29PM (MST)[p]Just wondering how the deer herds are doing in this unit. I drew the later buck hunt this year. I had this tag 6 years ago and got a shot at a nice buck but missed. Hoping to get one this time. I only spent two days in the unit last time and learned a...
I was wanting to go shed hunting with my dad. We have never been before. I was looking at the map and wanted to try on the desert out out from Rexburg or St. Anthony. ( I know this area doesn't open for human entry until May 1st) Is this a good location to begin with? Don't want any specific...
Wondered if anyone happened to have any info or has hunted this controlled hunt for cow elk before. I was lucky and drew the sept. 15 - October 14th later hunt on the second drawing. This hunt is only part of the unit. Are the elk numbers good in the unit? What part of the unit is better north...
LAST EDITED ON Jun-05-16 AT 09:40PM (MST)[p]Well since today was the last day to put in for deer, elk, antelope, and bear. Where did everyone put in for?
55 early deer
63 rifle antelope
50 cow elk
Good luck to everyone! Now the wait!
I have the cow elk hunt that starts on December 1st North of Antelope creek by Mackay. Any info on snow depth in the mountains and if the elk have started moving down yet with snow and colder temps. Thanks for any info.
Wondering how the general deer hunt is for bucks on the Westside of unit 61 ? Are the deer numbers pretty good? What caliber of buck is possible? I have hunted elk in this unit years ago but not deer. Is it a zoo with people hunting this part of the unit. Just want some general info . Thanks In...
Anybody have any info on how this hunt is going? Or if anybody is doing any good? My dad has a tag and is going up on Friday. I imagine the elk are up high with the warm weather we have had? Any pointers or info would glady be accepted. Thanks Brian
Have a friend that his wife drew the bull moose tag for 63A. He said they are having a real hard time finding a bull without a boat. Any suggestions I can give him. Thanks.
Have a friend that wants me to go with him on the general deer hunt in unit 29. Is this a good unit for deer? What are the numbers like? Don't know the unit at all. Any pointers would be appreciated. Thanks
Was wondering how deer hunting is around leadore in unit 30 ? Wanting to hunt a new place for deer but haven't been there for a long time. I'm going to go scouting in a week. Just wanted to know some general questions. Are the deer numbers reasonable? Does this unit get pounded by hunters...
Well since today was the last day to put applications in for controlled hunt tags here in Idaho for deer, elk, antelope, and fall bear, What units did everyone apply for?
Was thinking about putting in for unit 44 buck controlled hunt. Anyone know how much of unit 44 burned up last year. Any good websites to look at a map of the fire areas? I guess the Fish and Game issued rain checks for the hunt last year for hunters that didn't want to hunt last season because...
My brother got lucky and drew 50-1 bull elk. My dad and I both drew 50-2 cow elk(Dec 1-15th). I've only hunted deer in this unit a long time ago. Wondered if anyone had any starting points I could check out for either the bull hunt or cow hunt when I go scouting up there.( The bull hunt covers...
Well since the application period is over for elk, deer, and antelope. What units did everyone put in for ? Anyone feeling lucky? Good luck to everyone!!!
Wanted to get some info on unit 66-1 for bull moose. I have spent a little time in this unit. Was wondering if this a good unit for moose or if there are better around the Idaho Falls area. I'm looking for an average size moose 35 plus with a chance for a bigger one. Does 66-1 have many access...
Has there been enough snow to get the elk moving at all? Anyone doing good on the cow hunt? How much snow is there? I' m hoping to get out this weekend with my dad and just wondered if anyone has any updates.
Thanks,
Brian
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Anyone doing any good on the general cow elk hunt in 66/69? Seeing many?
I was thinking of going out soon but want to wait for more snow to come (hopefully we get some soon) . Good luck to everyone on their...
Any nice bucks taken on the early Aug- Sept. hunt in unit 55? Pics? I can't wait for the second hunt to open up next Friday. This is my first time ever having this tag... Good luck to everyone on their hunts this year.......
Brian
Was wondering if any archery antelope hunters would share any info on antelope numbers thy are seeing . My dad drew the rifle hunt south of highway 33 (63-1) . Just wanted to know what everyone is seeing not specific areas. Feel free to pm. Thanks in advance...
Was wondering if anyone has been out scouting for deer in unit 55 yet. I have the late hunt oct.5-oct.31. What is the antler growth looking like? seeing alot of deer? I won't be able to go scouting until next month.
Brian
Was wondering what the deer numbers and antler growth are looking like in unit unit 55 Idaho? Has anyone been out scouting yet? I have the late tag oct.5-oct.31. I won't be able to do any scouting unitl next month.. Thanks for any info in advance. I'm going over topo maps looking at where to...
Just found out my brother and I drew unit 55 buck deer (oct.5-31)!!!!! Wondered if anyone had some general info that they might pass along. Iv'e never hunted in this unit before. Is access pretty good? deer numbers? what is an average size buck?
I looked on the fish and game web site and tried...