Unit 30 Late Elk

[blacktailBC]

So I drew this tag unexpected (5% draw odds for NR). I know there are quite a few Idaho guys on here, so reaching out for some expert advice.
I Have checked out the basics......hope for snow, bulls coming out of Montana. Planning on going the second half of the season. I would like to talk to someone who has hunted this hunt before. I have a few questions. Mainly, how is the access? Does the motorized vehicle restriction make it tough? Is is worth getting out and hiking? Seems like lots of people just glass from the roads.
Sounds like a fun hunt with plenty of elk.
Thanks for any input.

blacktail

 

[Goldberg]

Shoot me a pm, I hunted it under the exact circumstances a few years ago. I can tell you one thing for sure- I would sure like a do-over!!!
If you have the time to spend, you could get a dandy. I was plenty tickled with the bull I took. But still would love to be in your shoes.....

 

[blacktailBC]

PM sent. Thanks

 

[Idaho75]

I drew the 58-1 late bull tag just south of you. good Luck!

 

[smokepoler63]

Shoot me a PM and I'll share what I know about the unit.

 

[blacktailBC]

smokepoler. Sent you a PM
thanks

 

[beau.brinson]

Shoot me a pm, I hunted it under the exact circumstances a few years ago. I can tell you one thing for sure- I would sure like a do-over!!!
If you have the time to spend, you could get a dandy. I was plenty tickled with the bull I took. But still would love to be in your shoes.....

Shoot me a pm, I hunted it under the exact circumstances a few years ago. I can tell you one thing for sure- I would sure like a do-over!!!
If you have the time to spend, you could get a dandy. I was plenty tickled with the bull I took. But still would love to be in your shoes.....

good evening I drew unit 30 this October, im a Texas guy hunting idaho for the first time, would you mind helping me out?

 

[Blindnonresident]

Unit 30 in November is a shadow of what it once was.
Not sure why but it's a fact.

 

[AkBenjo]

Hoping to revive this thread as I drew this for this fall. Coming from Alaska so will only scout once, likely in October. Would love to hear peoples thoughts on which part of season may be better as well as any other useful information. Feel free to PM as well and I am happy to share Alaska information.

Ben

 

[brdhuntr]

That unit had a 60% kill on 6-points in 2022, so it looks like you will have a good hunt. I'm not familiar with unit 30, but have hunted 36A, 48, 49, and 44, and i would say hunt the first week. Good Luck.

 

[bigbuckin501]

So I drew this tag unexpected (5% draw odds for NR). I know there are quite a few Idaho guys on here, so reaching out for some expert advice.
I Have checked out the basics......hope for snow, bulls coming out of Montana. Planning on going the second half of the season. I would like to talk to someone who has hunted this hunt before. I have a few questions. Mainly, how is the access? Does the motorized vehicle restriction make it tough? Is is worth getting out and hiking? Seems like lots of people just glass from the roads.
Sounds like a fun hunt with plenty of elk.
Thanks for any input.

blacktail

Shoot me a PM glad to help out some with what I can my folks live in 30 I’ve had the tag before and s as ll my family members have too I can give ya some pointer’s definitely not as good as it once was but put forth the effort you can get a really good bull still.

 

[PacificFork]

Shoot me a PM glad to help out some with what I can my folks live in 30 I’ve had the tag before and s as ll my family members have too I can give ya some pointer’s definitely not as good as it once was but put forth the effort you can get a really good bull still.

You do know you're quoting a post from 2015?

 

[Blindnonresident]

Drawing the tag in 2015 and hunting in 2023 leaves a lot of time for scouting.

 

[bigbuckin501]

You do know you're quoting a post from 2015?

Yeah but if you read the comments the guy drew it again this year so I guess it’s 2015 and 2023 but hey thanks for that information. The guy pm’d me in 2023 tho so I think we’re all good ??

 

[Blank]

Unfortunately, smokepoler63 passed away unexpectedly last year, so is no longer around. I have hunted it in the past, and spent quite a bit of time in the area. Give me a PM if you like

 

[Goldberg]

Hoping to revive this thread as I drew this for this fall. Coming from Alaska so will only scout once, likely in October. Would love to hear peoples thoughts on which part of season may be better as well as any other useful information. Feel free to PM as well and I am happy to share Alaska information.

Ben

I sent you a pm