riv3rbanks
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This is the year we drag our asses from Texas to Idaho in search of mule deer DIY style. It will be a first for both my buddy and I and we are beyond excited to give it a shot and see what it takes to tag a mule deer. I have been scouting out units via IDFG’s website and Google Earth. In addition I have been looking at success rates/harvest numbers/number of hunters/etc. in specific units in hopes of finding the unit with the most deer activity and least amount of pressure.
We are not looking for giant trophies, but rather a legal deer. This will be our first-time backcountry camping and are also looking for terrain that isn’t the hardest to hunt, but not so easy that everyone hunts it. We are hoping to hike 5-10 miles in and set up camp and hunt from there. We will be looking to start our hunt Oct 13/14 and end Oct 19/20.
From my research, I’ve narrowed it down to a couple units and am open to any advice I can get about the units or suggestions of other units that meet our criteria. I like the numbers and amount of public lands in units 50-51. I also like the fact that they are right next door to each other so both could be hunted/scouted if one is hotter than the next. And the other area we are leaning towards are units 36, 43, and 48 area.
I guess all I’m looking for here is advice and please point out if my plan is flawed as I have never done a trip like this. Thanks.
We are not looking for giant trophies, but rather a legal deer. This will be our first-time backcountry camping and are also looking for terrain that isn’t the hardest to hunt, but not so easy that everyone hunts it. We are hoping to hike 5-10 miles in and set up camp and hunt from there. We will be looking to start our hunt Oct 13/14 and end Oct 19/20.
From my research, I’ve narrowed it down to a couple units and am open to any advice I can get about the units or suggestions of other units that meet our criteria. I like the numbers and amount of public lands in units 50-51. I also like the fact that they are right next door to each other so both could be hunted/scouted if one is hotter than the next. And the other area we are leaning towards are units 36, 43, and 48 area.
I guess all I’m looking for here is advice and please point out if my plan is flawed as I have never done a trip like this. Thanks.