Idaho Unit 42

[TRF]

I drew the Idaho unit 42 tag for elk. Since this is a hard to get tag and not likely to be hunted regularly by anyone, I'm wondering if anyone is willing to share recommendations on draws and drainages I should focus on scouting in the Juniper Mountain area?

 

[Owyheestickandstring]

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[Duck-Slayer]

In my opinion that is the best tag in the state! Saw a legitimate 400" bull when I was down there 2 years ago on a early deer hunt, big bulls in that country if you can find them!
Matt

 

[TRF]

That's what I've been hearing. What side of the mountain were you seeing the bulls early on?

 

[RPOutside]

Congrats on the tag. I drew the 40-1 archery tag, which includes 42. Would be great if anyone has additional info to share. 1st scouting trip is this weekend. 7 + hour drive to get there, with 3 trips planned before the season starts.

BTW, 1st time post for me, long time lurker. I have learned a bunch from the posts on here. Thanks for having me.

 

[brymoore]

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[Wyhunter]

That's a pretty descent unit, I hint it every year for one species or another. There will be a little bit of traffic up there do to the deer hunts. I've seen some really nice bulls on the northwest side of juniper mountain and a lot of vows on the northeast side. Never had much luck spotting any on the south side. Good luck and bring some really good glass!

 

[RPOutside]

I am heading out for the hunt in 40/42. Archery tag in my pocket, I think I am all set to go. Scouted a couple of weeks ago and found what I was looking for, now I have a few days to see if where the elk moved to. With very little pressure, the hunt should be exciting with the bulls all fired up.

Only thing I am nervous about is releasing an arrow on a nice bull and then having a bigger one appear. First world problems, huh? I am sure I will be happy with any bull, although this tag does put some pressure on a hunter to shoot the bull of a lifetime.

Good luck to everyone who has not notched their tag yet.

 

[TRF]

Good luck! Let me know how it goes when you get back and send us a picture!

 

[Bobby Brown 092]

I just drew this tag for 2020. How did your hunt go? Do you have any insight to share? I’m super excited!! Thank you

 

[elkhnter]

Not likely to get an answer, he hasn’t been around in almost a year.
Hopefully someone can give you some insight.
Good luck
Jim