Whats the best week to hunt archery elk in the Lemhi zone?

[kvw4x4]

I wanna know the best 7-8 days to hunt the Lemhi zone? taking into consideration, hunting pressure, elk moving, elk talking, weather. New to elk hunting so any advice is good. Thanks Kevin

 

[idahohikker]

I'd pick Sept 13-20. That would give some time to get after big bulls before they're all herded up, with more vocal rutting action later on. Adjust a little earlier or later depending on what part of the rut you prefer--for more screaming, be there through the 23rd.

 

[David Gough]

You can't predict weather, but the 7-8 days leading up to the fall equinox is when I make sure I'm hunting.

 

[kvw4x4]

You can't predict weather, but the 7-8 days leading up to the fall equinox is when I make sure I'm hunting.

never knew what the fall equinox was till you mentioned it and I googled it. Looks like this year its the 23 of Sept

 

[kvw4x4]

I'd pick Sept 13-20. That would give some time to get after big bulls before they're all herded up, with more vocal rutting action later on. Adjust a little earlier or later depending on what part of the rut you prefer--for more screaming, be there through the 23rd.

awesome thanks! you been super helpful through out the last month as I try to get a grasp on everything needed to attempt elk hunting

 

[theleo91386]

The only thing you can plan for in regards to the weather is to be cold and miserable, if you don't plan on that, it will be. I hunted a neighboring zone last year and packed in during a snow storm, hunted mostly with blue skies with temps around 60 degrees, and packed out during a rainstorm. If you're new to this, the time frame Idahohikker suggests is a good one. Things SHOULD be changing in that time frame in regards to animal behavior and you'll have more strategies to be successful at your disposal.

 

[idahohikker]

I think the comments about weather are really wise. I'd adjust some to avoid heavy rain or snow. Both can quiet everything down in Sept.

 

[james messerschmidt]

Hunted twice there about 10 years ago. Great bugling about Sep 25 and 26th so I would go Sep 12 or 15th to about the 28th if I could.

 

[BradleyMiller]

We need a good planner for hunting in lemhi zone area . As you are looking forward for elk hunting in Lemhi zone here you go , they provide you the exact zone for hunting elk idfg.idaho.gov/ifwis/huntplanner/tag/?id=9974. Hope you will find helpful.

 

[sneaky]

Pay attention to the moon phase as well. This year the full moon is during the middle of Sep #$$#$$%'@!

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[kvw4x4]

Pay attention to the moon phase as well. This year the full moon is during the middle of Sep #$$#$$%'@!

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Is that good or bad?

 

[idahohikker]

Many see a full moon as a bad thing because it makes the elk active at night, bugling, feeding, etc. Probably almost as many see the full moon as having little to no effect. Randy Newberg acknowledges it but hunts through it and doesn't seem to make a big deal about it. I've seen a full moon having some small negative effects and try to avoid it if possible but no biggie.

 

[Bowhunter65]

We will be hunting Montana just over the border from the Lemhi. We will be hunting from the September 15th-23rd no mater what the moon phase is. The weather will control that also. I look at the moon phase and think to myself lets whisper sweet nothing in that bulls ear and say to myself lets have some fun.

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[kvw4x4]

gonna bump this back up see if anyone has more advice. THanks