Elk Units 1, 116, and 117

[eagle_eye]

Anyone have any general info they are willing to share on these elk units in the NE corner of the state. I can get the general info off of teh G&F website, eastman's MRS, etc., but would love to hear from anyone with on the ground experience concerning animals seen, access issues, etc. Thanks.

EE

 

[Cahunter805]

Eagle I have seen some great bulls in Area 1. I do know it is a pretty tough hunt to draw. PM me if you want.

 

[chipc]

If you have max points you should be able to draw any of those units in the special draw next year. I've spent a little time in unit 1 and I think it would be a good hunt. Its not a high elevation unit but its pretty rough in some places. The unit is almost all public - Black hills Nat'l forest - except for one ranch on the south west side(I can't remember the name but the area Bio could tell you). There is good access throughout the unit. A freind of mine shot a 300 inch bull there a couple of years ago. He said there are some bigger but if you want to go home with a bull don't pass up a 300 incher. Elk are above goal so there are a fair amount of tags for a small area. As always if you get a 1/2 mile from the road you'll leave 90 % of the hunters behind. Good luck. Chip