19 bonus points for res Elk

rmk900 · Mar 30, 2015

Just looking for some opinions on some elk areas and having 19 bonus points. I was thinking 108,131-132 muzzleloader, 111-115 early rifle and 111-115 muzzleloader. Are there other areas I should be looking at? Thanks

Bwht4x4 · Mar 30, 2015

I personally prefer earlier elk seasons. I sure wish NV would make their muzzy elk hunts earlier than Oct 22nd. If they started on Oct 1st or even Oct 10th I'd jump on one. The Nov 4 early rifle hunt is just way too late for my liking. Plus you're dealing with broken up bulls recovering from the rut.

I'd go with one of the earlier season hunts like the 072, 073, 074 muzzy hunt or any archery hunt. Maybe one the earlier rifle hunts. The problem though is I'm with you on wanting to stay in the Ely area, but the muzzy and rifle hunts in 111-115 are on the later side.

downsouth · Mar 30, 2015

There is no way I'd burn 19 points on units 108,131-132. I'd still look at the Ely hunts with that many points. There were a lot of really good bulls killed last year on the rifle hunts, and there were a lot of really good bulls that survived the hunts last year that should still be wandering this year. Just my $0.02.

Tsessions · Mar 30, 2015

I wouldn't burn your points on 108,131-132. The quality of bulls are better in 11, 12 and 22

rmk900 · Mar 30, 2015

Thanks for the info I was leaning towards 111-115 early rifle

bownanza332 · Mar 31, 2015

Ely all the way. No reason to waste those points on a mediocre area. We were on several big bulls in Ely last year. Sister in law couldn't close the deal, but definitely where I would put in. Especially with that many points.

doz · Apr 7, 2015

Saw a couple MONSTERS left over on my late cow hunt on Grafton in January. Saw a monster 7 point and a pretty hefty 6 point a long with a few smaller bulls. You just need horses or some REALLY good hiking boots.

222 area

Pucci · Apr 11, 2015

I drew 104-108-121 in 013. Hunted mostly in 121 with Thomas from Timberline. My son and I went up 3 days before the hunt and scouted and saw no Elk. Saw some nice mule deer has they were starting to rut. First day with Thomas started seeing some nice Bulls with one pushing 390 plus, but was broken off on the left side. Not sure if that bull was ever taken in 2014. Ended shooting a 365 bull on the 4 th day with great mass. Wouldn't overlook this unit and a little easier to draw although I had 18 points. Would do it again in a heartbeat. Have to wait a while though. Also never saw any cows.