Middle Fork Elk in November

[HAP]

Is the November elk hunt even feasilble or the area even accessible during this time of the year?

 

[Weiserbucks]

That's a huge maybe.

 

[JPickett]

I know some guys that float the river for it. No idea what the logistics are I just know that’s how they hunt it

 

[Blindnonresident]

Make sure it's downhill all the way from camp.

 

[Deepcolor]

We spent 5 days close to the Middle Fork last year hunting deer in mid November. I can think of a ton of other places I would rather hunt elk. That is just brutal country.

 

[usafvet]

Looks like hell froze over

 

[backcountryID]

DeepColor - Did you get any deer?

 

[Deepcolor]

DeepColor - Did you get any deer?

No sir. We passed on one small buck.

 

[HAP]

Yeah I think I may be in a bit over my head on this gal. I don’t mind working hard and it’s more rewarding that way. Just thinking about access getting in and out.

 

[hawkbill]

He forgot to tell you that those central idaho mountains with a little snow on them are like walking on frozen marbles

 

[HAP]

He forgot to tell you that those central idaho mountains with a little snow on them are like walking on frozen marbles

That sounds like fun…haha

 

[jdmaxwell]

We will be in 10 days starting Monday

 

[HAP]

We will be in 10 days starting Monday

Nice, let us know how it goes. Good luck! Hope you’re successful.

 

[hawkbill]

Jd maxwell what’s the story with the Bull on your back in your avatar

 

[Idadoug]

You have about 4 roads to pick from to get into there with a substantial amount of driving on unpaved dirt. If there is a lot of snow be ready to chain up. Some years there isn’t too much snow. Lots of dead zones with no animals in that zone. Most of your obvious and close to access areas are the dead zones because they get hunted out. There are easier elk to be had all over the state. The terrain is so steep that the likelihood of shattered antlers is very high. My success rate in that zone is 100%, my regret after pulling the trigger in that zone is also 100%. I have friends that drive hundreds of miles to meet me in the area only to turn right back around after the first few hours of hiking. The high success stats are due to outfitters and guys on horseback going way back in there. Bulls can be had on specific hilltops every year, but the matter of getting there is a completely different story. I reserve a week to pack elk out. Generally I can find the elk in one or 2 days. If you access the zone through the Salmon Zone you have to walk right past elk to get to your zone.

 

[jdmaxwell]

2016 PA bull i killed.

Jd maxwell what’s the story with the Bull on your back in your avatar

 

[hawkbill]

Jdmaxwell would you mind showing a picture of that Bull or PM me. I saw the big non- typical killed this year in Pennsylvania, your Bull looks of the same caliber. I’m sorry not trying to high Jack the thread.

 

[HAP]

You have about 4 roads to pick from to get into there with a substantial amount of driving on unpaved dirt. If there is a lot of snow be ready to chain up. Some years there isn’t too much snow. Lots of dead zones with no animals in that zone. Most of your obvious and close to access areas are the dead zones because they get hunted out. There are easier elk to be had all over the state. The terrain is so steep that the likelihood of shattered antlers is very high. My success rate in that zone is 100%, my regret after pulling the trigger in that zone is also 100%. I have friends that drive hundreds of miles to meet me in the area only to turn right back around after the first few hours of hiking. The high success stats are due to outfitters and guys on horseback going way back in there. Bulls can be had on specific hilltops every year, but the matter of getting there is a completely different story. I reserve a week to pack elk out. Generally I can find the elk in one or 2 days. If you access the zone through the Salmon Zone you have to walk right past elk to get to your zone.

Thanks for the info. Good to know.