It does not sound like the experience I had on two trips there. The low country is easier to get around but I personally saw way more elk in the high/tough country. Now bow season could be different but I doubt it makes that much difference. I hunted/scouted both areas,most days I would see between 5-15 elk low and 25-100 high as an example. You are in for a great hunt as dry as it is water could be key. It will effect horn growth if it continues to stay dry. My first hunt was a dry year and it was tough to find a six point. My second year was a good moisture year and 6 points were everywhere you looked.
Curious what was the tactic used to take your bull?
Mike congratulations on your trip. Glad it was a success. We drew some 36 tags this year and if at all possible would like some direction on where to start. Not scared to hike. This will be our first elk hunt all info would be much appreciated.
He hasn't been here for over 2 years.
Here's a tip, a quick Google search will tell you everything you need to know. It's a primo tag elk are not hard to find in a primo unit. You can throw a rock in about any direction and find elk in there. It's steep, it's rugged, it's full of elk, find a trailhead and walk and you can be assured you will see plenty of elk. Most of all be in shape, it will make or break you real quick if you hike in. Good luck, and hang around don't be the guy who grabs what he can and runs never to be seen again which is what 95% of these type post consist of.
Are you recommending horses to get into then? Compared from say hunting from truck camp and hiking in and out each day.
Listen I know it an awesome unit. Just don’t know what to expect. This is literally my first elk hunt. We will be in shape. Have been in the mountians chasing deer. Steep and rugged is fine with us. We love it. Just don’t know if we need to get deep or truck hunt. I know both will probably be effective.
Man that sounds great. Is there any way I could get a phone number or something so we could talk over the phone. ?
We would definitely be interested in the pack out services. Since we have three tags to fill it would be better suited for us to have help as we kill so we can keep hunting.
Three tags?? Dang you guys hit gold. NR or R?
He told you exactly what to expect. You can go deep, but you'll be walking past elk...
Yea. As a nr I was the group leader and the guys under me all got tags as well. So if I drew we all drew.
