Super quiet again today, a few new guys in for the weekend but nobody I talked with saw a bison. I checked all the spots at the NER as well as a couple spots on state and NF looking for tracks across the highway and didn't see anything fresh. There was a dead elk, a different big wolf and a...
Nothing today, maybe tomorrow. I'm tired of glassing up herds of 20-30 300"+ elk. There was a huge lone wolf on the refuge today cruising the leftovers from the bison shot earlier this week and I heard at least 3-4 others just off.
Some have been taken, mostly bulls. Nothing on the NER today and the season there will only go a few more days most likely. The cow permit is tough, but I'm giving it all I have. It's pretty much a right time right place thing and hope a few wander in. I got my uphill postholing itch...
That's good news, thanks. I'm pretty much open and will be able to head over on a couple hours of notice. I was hoping for the unicorn season where it all worked out and my family could join, but we will take whatever we are lucky enough to get. The weather isn't bad, it's just not good. I...
Nothing so far, they have a good amount of snow, 101% in the Snake River basin, but they haven't budged a bit. Nothing exciting in the forecast, maybe a bit on Thursday, but nothing that looks like it will trigger the migration. That's bad news for the family trip after Christmas, so Plan B is...
That's what I meant, the Jackson office said the main migration didn't happen until about Jan 25 and even then only a fraction made it onto the NER. On the other side of the coin, once they start feeding elk the NER is shut down and the hunt is over, so you are battling time from both ends. I...
I drew the NER permit for Dec 28-31, so the only thing left to worry about is winter coming strong enough to push a bunch of them down to the NER. Man, I can't wait.
I talked with both WGFD and the NER and have as solid of a plan together as I can. All the logistics are taken care of, I have the time off and just need the snow to fly. Fortunately, the whole family will be able to attend, so it's just up to me to get sharp on identifying cows and put the...
Thanks for the info, I'll give the warden a ring and see if he has any additional information. I have the cow tag, so the NF right now doesn't seem to be the best use of my vacation time and money. I changed up my plan after talking with a bunch of people and will just go all out in one trip...
Man, you guys are getting me all excited again. We just booked our lodging, the whole family will be coming and I'm pretty much staying until it gets done. Luckily, I have a ton of vacation saved. I have two buddies that may or may not join, but if I can get it gutted and to the road, the...
I'm planning on Tag & Drag, but will also have a sled and 4 wheel game cart depending on the snow amounts. Neither are magic buttons, but they allow one person to haul much more per trip then on their back alone.
What is the rough timeline for hibernation in the area? I know it is varies year to year, but is there a time of year or conditions where one could still be aware and careful but likely facing a reduced risk of running into one?
I drew the cow tag and am planning trips for Aug, Dec and then January if need be. If there are any tag holders that want to work together, send me a message and we can chat. I'm more than willing to grab any information or whatever in August that anyone needs if you are limited to the number...
Like above, I have both and like both for two different viewpoints. For the $10 I can't see not getting the app if you are at all interested. It comes with tons of recorded calls and explanations of why the elk is doing that and how to use that to your advantage which is worth the $10 right...