Idaho Elk Unit 61 - late Muzzle Loader hunt - East or West side

[Dwilli]

Dwili
I’ll be in Illinois 11/5-11/10
Let tag a big whitetail together!!
We are staying in Springfield!
PM me if your in your stomping grounds that time frame.

I got the sandhill crane and sage grouse tags this year, year of the birds!
Crane opens next week!

I cannot as I will be in Idaho 15 Oct to 14 Nov. Our timing is off this year. I can get you on some deer but I am not going to be there. My area is 1.5 hrs south east of Springfield. Bought a cab over last week and it stays at my house and the camper in Elk Bend is going to Island Park, no more wall tent. Deer are eating my apples big time in my yard and at my mom's she sees deer every day.

 

[Dwilli]

I cannot as I will be in Idaho 15 Oct to 14 Nov. Our timing is off this year. I can get you on some deer but I am not going to be there. My area is 1.5 hrs south east of Springfield. Bought a cab over last week and it stays at my house and the camper in Elk Bend is going to Island Park, no more wall tent. Deer are eating my apples big time in my yard and at my mom's she sees deer every day.

I could if I tag out early with my son though, happy thoughts.

 

[Snowbird2020]

Hey there
Drew the Idaho island park unit 61 late muzzle loader elk tag. This is an either sex elk tag. Start 11/11-12/9 End.
I’m looking to get advice on which area to focus on. East or West side of the Highway?
I’ve spent time fishing the creeks and driving the roads but never hunted the area. I live in idaho a few hours away. I saw elk on the road to Henry’s lake laying in someone’s yard a few months back before I drew the tag. That’s the only elk I’ve seen in that unit lol.
I’m hoping the snow can push the elk down from the higher grounds after the rut, or they stream out of the park after the snow? Get em all on private property and knock on 1 door, it could be that simple.
Hey I bet we find out!
I also drew a turkey tag and deer tag in Idaho, closer to my home base.
I’ll expect to purchase a wolf tag and have the appropriate ordnance for that situation.
Any tips or advice on this unit is appreciated. I hope to meet some new folks and make the memories of a lifetime hunting. That’s why I hunt, for the adventure and the chance to tame the great beast of the wild.

I’ve had great info and contacts on HT before.
Thank you HT

How did your unit 61 hunt go. I just drew the rifle hunt nov 1-10 there and never hunted there. I am looking for some advice on areas I should scout this August so I am ready for November. Thanks and would love to hear how your hunt went.

 

[Dave N]

How did your unit 61 hunt go. I just drew the rifle hunt nov 1-10 there and never hunted there. I am looking for some advice on areas I should scout this August so I am ready for November. Thanks and would love to hear how your hunt went.

Hasn't been here since August.