2nd Best Elk Tag????

[Califelkslayer]

In your opinion, other than the Monitor early hunt, what do you think is the best elk tag in Nevada????

 

[Wyogstew1]

231


Happy Hunting

 

[nvnative79]

Well I saw the proposed seasons on NDOW's website and they didnt have the early rifle hunt in 161-164. I think NDOW two years ago wanted to get rid of it but they didnt so I guess we'll see what happens. I think all areas in the state will produce a good bull it just depends on how well you know the area. I like 111-115 221, 222 but thats because thats the only area I've hunted elk in.

 

[ELKOHUNTER]

111 archery. or the one you can't get a tag for 062.


("For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9")

 

[Califelkslayer]

ELKO, 062 for residents only???? OR just no yet???

 

[nvnative79]

Calielkslayer, NDOW is proposing to open a few more areas for NR's and 062 is one of them plus 104,108,121 for rifle and for muzzleloader and archery they are giving a tag out for 072/074. I know a guy that killed a nice bull in 062 during the archery hunt.

 

[Califelkslayer]

Nevada's my favorite state. Only have 6 NR points for elk and great chances to draw elk tags in other states BUT I can't bring myself to apply for PP only and in Nevada you are always dangerous. Figured I'd apply for only one choice this year and it would be a great tag if I drew.

Unusual for me but my WY elk choice is Nov 1-31 and Ut is Nov 7-13. Really think my Dad will draw a late hunt in Utah with 9 NR points. So since most Nevada rifle hunts will conflict with these dates, I figured the best or nothing.

Kali is giving us 2 Furlough days a month which I can save so time won't be an issue.

Thanks for the info.

 

[azbiggame]

some Good Advice on 2nd BEST hunt units,(231,111-)now the 2nd best hunt is the "Smokepole Elk Hunts".Most years the BULLS are still "Bugling" the 1st few days,Thats Enough Time,to bag & tag and hunt dates are around Oct. 20 ??? Good Luck with Your April application picks. www.silvergrandoutfitters.com

 

[Califelkslayer]

Thanks AZ. I know Nevada's archery is too early and their muzzy is almost too late. But I believe in the second estrus cycle and always hear bugles in mid/late Oct if there are elk around.

Good advice.

 

[ELKOHUNTER]

you have a point BUT it does keep more bulls alive.

("For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9")

 

[Califelkslayer]

AGREED!! I wasn't complaining either. Just got to realize what you have to deal with.

 

[elkfrek]

111-115,221-222 is okay, there are a couple of good bulls left but the scores are falling, I have seen 4 bulls over 350 class on the winter range so far, not like it use to be there are a few right around the 300 class.
231 is a good unit just hard to hunt real think rolling hills, just can't see into them to spot. I would say there is bigger bulls in this area just thick cover, would recomend the archery hunt, just because the last few days of the hunt is usually in the rut.
121 has very liitle hunting pressure on elk so that is a plus in my book, there was a very nice bull killed in muzzy in the unit this year 380+ just need to scout it out.

with your bonus points anything can happen in this state I know of 3 non-res that drew 111-115 rifle with less points than you have!!! So you never know!!

 

[Califelkslayer]

Thats why I love Nevada, you are always dangerous. You just don't know how dangerous till after the draw.

 

[LVHunter2314]

I tagged a cow last year and well let me just say this. If there is a better state or area that 111 I don't know where it would be. I was surrounded by 6x6 bulls all day long and while many were good one was unbelievably great. I am a native Nevadan so I may be biased.

 

[Califelkslayer]

Las Vegas, You should be proud, not biased. Nevada has some of the best managed wildlife in the West. I'm jealous cause i live in Calif. BUT I heard your new Director came from Kali. Expect the worst, hope for the best.