Idaho deer, elk, antelope, bear

[IDoutdoors]

Well since Idaho’s controlled draw tag time period to apply has ended anyone care to share with the rest of us what they put in for.

 

[Weiserbucks]

Nope.

 

[shootem]

Nope.

It’s top secret information... you need a level 8 security clearance to find out. And then if he says anything, he’ll have to kill ya.

 

[buckhorn]

Antelope : Horrible odds to draw.

Deer : Slim odds to draw.

Elk : The lowest odds to draw.

 

[lif]

Antelope : Horrible odds to draw.

Deer : Slim odds to draw.

Elk : The lowest odds to draw.

I put in for the same **** you did.

 

[Blank]

Thank goodness for OTC tags, or we would never get to hunt.

 

[SanJuan]

I've already drawn 5 big game tags this year so I swung for the fences. 54 archery elk and 45 archery deer.

 

[backcountryID]

The problem in sharing where you applied, and in giving out info on tags people drew, is that we do not have the point ponzi scheme other states do.

In a state with points, in many cases only the max point holders can realistically draw, so everyone floods the internet with information because the information won't realistically change draw odds or hunting pressure by the time the information has become outdated.

In Idaho, if you start spouting information online, you can be assured there will be an increase in applications the following year surrounding the information provided. I have done my own anecdotal studies on my theory tracking posts on here and watching Idaho draw odds the following year. (The application systems like Huntin Fool and others surely flaw my observations).

If you like your unit or hunting spot, best to keep quiet and share photos without backgrounds.

 

[bobberdown]

52 deer and 52 elk good luck to everyone

 

[Deepcolor]

The problem in sharing where you applied, and in giving out info on tags people drew, is that we do not have the point ponzi scheme other states do.

In a state with points, in many cases only the max point holders can realistically draw, so everyone floods the internet with information because the information won't realistically change draw odds or hunting pressure by the time the information has become outdated.

In Idaho, if you start spouting information online, you can be assured there will be an increase in applications the following year surrounding the information provided. I have done my own anecdotal studies on my theory tracking posts on here and watching Idaho draw odds the following year. (The application systems like Huntin Fool and others surely flaw my observations).

If you like your unit or hunting spot, best to keep quiet and share photos without backgrounds.

I have trained my kids from an early age to keep the hunting locations a secret, it has been fun to watch grown men ask them questions and get shut down. In the end we are only keeping secrets from our friends.

 

[kalielkslayer]

I’m not shy since the draw odds already say everybody else applies for the same hunts I do:

54 Muzzy elk

41 rifle antelope

40 archery deer.

I really wanted to hunt velvet bucks this year but with 8% draw odds, I’m not holding my breath.

 

[twsnow18]

39 rifle lopes, should draw as I have 9 points.

 

[andrew12gauge]

39 rifle lopes, should draw as I have 9 points.

Did you account for point creep?

 

[DownThePipe]

I believe I’m up to 17 points on antelope. Hoping this is the year.

 

[twsnow18]

Did you account for point creep?

Na spaced it, good thing I put unit 40 as my second choice then.

 

[idhikker]

I applied for unit 27 lopes. It’s a low density wilderness hunt so I’m hoping to draw with 3 points.

Also, for real, why the heck does anyone ever apply for moose in unit 27. You’d have to pay me to do that hunt.

 

[Extrapale]

I put in for 4%, 5%, and 16%. We will see. I am not a regular Idaho applier, but I plan to hunt OTC this year.

 

[Blank]

Put in for elephant on the desert, out in the lavas. Second choice was for the camels!!

 

[buckhorn]

Blank, That’s funny!
Any idea what your odds are to draw that one?

 

[Blank]

Odds are pretty good. Not very many applicants, 'cause no one wants to pack the decoy!!

 

[DeerMadness]

NoTellum Units..

 

[Muleskinner]

Various parts of the state of Idaho, if not drawn OTC in other parts of the state pack in on horses and mules

 

[BPKHunter]

Most will be disappointed, but not all. Enjoy while you still have hope! I hope my OTC plans get replaced with my early hunt choices.