chubbs59
FNG
Hello all
local guy grew up down in southwest corner of the state.
Grew up hunting central part of the state on the far side of what is the mccall zone, unit 25 around landmark. Spent lots of time mule deer hunting units 40 and 42 in the owyhees, and backpacked all over around the sawtooths and above mccall in the loon lake area.
Been gone from down that way for several years. We were there during some of the best years and the worst after the wolves moved in or fires cleared out lots of the east side of the mccall zone.
Always seemed to have a few elk around even during the roughest years.
Primarily rifle hunted down that way but doing archery pretty much full time now.
Just curious if anyone has archery hunted down around that area in recent year or two and how the herds down there are doing. Last year i was that way was 2013 i believe. Shot a wolf that year and bumped a few elk around but no luck. That was a rifle hunt in october.
Been hunting up north last couple years. Out of lewiston now.
I know there are lots of elk up here and chased a big boy and his cows around last year but couldn't close the deal.
Have hunted 8 and 8a, as well as 10a. Looking at units 9 or 10 real hard as well. Bit of a jungle i know but found some spots north of the the north fork of the clearwater that look good. Tons of sign but f&g and others have said that herds up there are super week from wolves.. Could be stories could be right. But just looking for some info or suggestions. Going in for 12 days backpacking this year wherever we go.
Got apps in for owyhee south hills and hells canyon as well but the odds of drawing those are pretty hard.
Im not a horn hunter just looking to get some meat for the family. Any info, tips or suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks all.
local guy grew up down in southwest corner of the state.
Grew up hunting central part of the state on the far side of what is the mccall zone, unit 25 around landmark. Spent lots of time mule deer hunting units 40 and 42 in the owyhees, and backpacked all over around the sawtooths and above mccall in the loon lake area.
Been gone from down that way for several years. We were there during some of the best years and the worst after the wolves moved in or fires cleared out lots of the east side of the mccall zone.
Always seemed to have a few elk around even during the roughest years.
Primarily rifle hunted down that way but doing archery pretty much full time now.
Just curious if anyone has archery hunted down around that area in recent year or two and how the herds down there are doing. Last year i was that way was 2013 i believe. Shot a wolf that year and bumped a few elk around but no luck. That was a rifle hunt in october.
Been hunting up north last couple years. Out of lewiston now.
I know there are lots of elk up here and chased a big boy and his cows around last year but couldn't close the deal.
Have hunted 8 and 8a, as well as 10a. Looking at units 9 or 10 real hard as well. Bit of a jungle i know but found some spots north of the the north fork of the clearwater that look good. Tons of sign but f&g and others have said that herds up there are super week from wolves.. Could be stories could be right. But just looking for some info or suggestions. Going in for 12 days backpacking this year wherever we go.
Got apps in for owyhee south hills and hells canyon as well but the odds of drawing those are pretty hard.
Im not a horn hunter just looking to get some meat for the family. Any info, tips or suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks all.