DIY Elk Hunt Unit 8A Idaho

by Gary
(Moscow, ID)

First time hunting elk in Idaho, and first time back in field for elk after very long sabbatical. Any pointers as to best locations within this unit would be appreciated.

HOW IS THE ELK HUNTING IN UNIT 22 IN IDAHO?

by CARL
(WASHINGTON)

IAM TAKING MY 81 YEAR OLD FATHER TO HUNT COW ELK IN UNIT 22 IVE BEEN TOLD ITS A PRETTY GOOD AREA WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Idaho unit 48

Hello, I'm new to this site and am from PA. My son and I are going to Idaho this year to unit 48 and would appreciate any info on the area. The only info I could help with would be unit 38B around Challis. We hunted there 2 years ago and took 2 cow elk. Thanks for the help.
Tony

any body hunt with Boulder Creek outfitters

by Bruce
(WV)

I am interested in booking with them wonder if anyone ever hunted with them and what their opinion of the outfit was?

How is the elk hunting in unit 30A in Idaho?

by Terry
(Richland Center, WI)

Has anyone archery elk hunted in unit 30A in Idaho? What can you tell me about the area? See any elk? Whats the terrain like? Many hunters?

I've hunted unit 59A for the past 8 years and I am looking for something new. I have horses and prefer non-motorized area. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Bird

Idaho Unit #4

by Dennis
(CDA ID.)

I plan on hunting unit#4 for both elk and deer. My plan is to take females for each, Any information will prove to be very valuable. I have struck out in both the last 2 seasons. I did not stick with any one area I bounced around quite a bit. Any Ideas?

Idaho Unit 7, Red Ives Peak Area

by Brian
(MO)

I've hired a guide to go archery elk hunting in the Idaho Unit 7, Red Ives Peak Area. This is my first time Elk hunting and kinda booked this hunt on a quick notice deal. I am worried somewhat about the opportunity to see and potentially get a shot at a Bull Elk.

I notice the harvest is down and there are all sorts of rumors about the wolf kill. My guide, of course, says the oportunity is good and we will be packing in several miles on horse, which will increase the opportunity. I am going for the experience as much as anything, but would of course "like the icing on my cake". Any opinions out there about this area?

2011 Archary Elk Hunt N. Idaho By Brian Johnson

by Brian Johnson
(Spirit Lake, Idaho)

Started hunting Sept.13 weather here has been in the high 80's to mid 90's. Very few bugles heard the first week, saw 1 nice bull in a clear cut heading for Montana state line while my better half and I were playing cards in camp. Put Brenda in my tree stand and called in 1 cow. That was all she was able to see this season. She had to return to work the next week, so I took her home then went back up to the camp. Monday the 19th got set up in my stand and began cow calling. Within 15 to 20 min. caught a glimpse of a cow moving up the ridge. Kept calling, next thing I see is a 5 x 5 coming straight to me. Sitting in the stand he came close enough to me, on the uphill side of the stand I could have reached down and touched his antlers. I just sat and watched for 1/2 hour, then they walked back down the ridge. The rest of that week called in 2 more nice bulls with no good shot.

The next Monday the 26th, got up around 5:30 cow called from camp to try to locate but nothing answered. Moved up the ridge called and within 5 minutes had a 4 x 4 standing 10 yards away. All I had in my hand was a cup of coffee so I watched as he walked down the draw. My stepson showed up late that morning. We set up his camp. Each day we were lucky enough to call in an elk, wheather it was a bull or cow.

The 29th was the best day ever. That morning we planned to walk down a draw where we've seen animals before. Sat in an area and heard a bark, cow called and waited for 1/2 hour. Caught a nice bull walking up a ridge 60 yards away. Called but couldn't stop him, headed back to camp.

We sat around playing cards and discussing the evening hunt. It started out by getting down to the stand where I put Corey. I went to his right and sat by a small pine tree. Cow called once and heard an animal stand up on my right. 1 min later he was stepping out where I could see him. He was a nice 5 x 6. Knocked an arrow tried to raise bow and he was looking right at me. Waited till he started walking got to half draw and he looked again, stood for about 1 min then he moved again. Finished drawing back waited for my next shooting lane and shot.

Placed a good shot when he turned down hill I could see where the arrow went threw. Cow called to slow him down, which worked. He was down 60 yards from where I shot him. This is my first bull elk with a bow an it was very exciting.