MITCHMO
Well-known member
Hey all,
Last fall was my first elk hunting experience and thanks to the great advice from members here, I tagged my first elk. Now I can't think about anything else. So thanks for that!
I am planning on trying a random DIY trip to Idaho(for lack of a better idea) and I was looking to narrow my search. I have a couple zones picked out that are not controlled hunts. However, since Idaho is lottery, I thought I might as well look at taking a wack at a controlled hunt unit. I'm a little overwhelmed when trying to pick out a unit. Can anyone provide any advice as a few to evaluate? I would prefer to rifle hunt as I may be solo, but archery wouldn't be out of the question. I'm also looking for a bull tag and not a cow. My preference would be to hunt high desert rather than heavy timber. I like meat before antlers, so making sure it's a "trophy" unit is not important to me. Opportunity at an animal is more important.
Even direction as basic as which part of the state would be a big help. I can research from there. Thanks!
Last fall was my first elk hunting experience and thanks to the great advice from members here, I tagged my first elk. Now I can't think about anything else. So thanks for that!
I am planning on trying a random DIY trip to Idaho(for lack of a better idea) and I was looking to narrow my search. I have a couple zones picked out that are not controlled hunts. However, since Idaho is lottery, I thought I might as well look at taking a wack at a controlled hunt unit. I'm a little overwhelmed when trying to pick out a unit. Can anyone provide any advice as a few to evaluate? I would prefer to rifle hunt as I may be solo, but archery wouldn't be out of the question. I'm also looking for a bull tag and not a cow. My preference would be to hunt high desert rather than heavy timber. I like meat before antlers, so making sure it's a "trophy" unit is not important to me. Opportunity at an animal is more important.
Even direction as basic as which part of the state would be a big help. I can research from there. Thanks!