DIY elk help

Huntin Hard · Sep 21, 2014

I've saw enough stuff this year that I'm going elk hunting in September of 2016, can't go 2015. I can only hold back for so long. Me and a buddy, possibly 2 more are going elk hunting with bows. We are think OTC, would you suggest Idaho or Colorado ? Any help or tips would be appreciated. Any lists would be appreciated also.

Bar · Sep 22, 2014

The best tip I can give you is don't do an OTC hunt in Colorado if you have another option. Any unit worth hunting will be very crowded.

Huntin Hard · Sep 22, 2014

Would you suggest Idaho ?

Bar · Sep 22, 2014

I never hunted it. I'm sure someone else will chime in.

I'm not saying to not hunt Colorado. Just try to avoid OTC hunts. There's units you can win the draw with low to no points. Are you hung up on shooting a bull, or will a cow do?

Huntin Hard · Sep 22, 2014

I would like to shoot a bull. Not saying I won't shoot a cow but if I'm driving 30 hours 1 way I'd like to come home with a bull.

weaver · Sep 22, 2014

Another option would be to buy Wyoming preference points and apply for a general tag. There may even be some archery tags worth drawing. You'd have 2 points going into the 2016 draw if you buy one this year yet.

Huntin Hard · Sep 22, 2014

I'm planning on putting in next year for places but thinking Idaho DIY is up first.

William Hanson (live2hunt) · Sep 22, 2014

I'm assuming this is your first trip elk hunting right? If so, first off don't get hung up on a bull because IMO a cow for a first timer would be awesome. Second I hunted this year OTC Colorado and while we ran into a very few hunters, they were there. We did however choose a particularly brutal gmu from what I understand. That being said neither myself nor my hunting partner punched our tag but we're going back to the same gmu next year.

Bar · Sep 23, 2014

I agree about the cow. It will be very excited for a first time hunter. Plus, it will give you the experience you'll need to go after a bull the next time. It's much better to shoot a cow, than hunt for a bull, and get nothing.

Huntin Hard · Sep 24, 2014

Yeah we are planning on buying a either sex tag, we want a bull but if it comes down to it I'll shoot a cow.

hobbes · Sep 24, 2014

I think instead of "I'm driving 30 hrs I want a bull", I would recommend: I'm driving 30 hrs, I don't want to go home without a freezer full of the best meat on the planet.
DIY + OTC unit + first elk hunt = shoot the first legal adult elk that gives you a good shot. I'm having fits trying to kill one and I live here and have been in them the last five days. Maybe that is just me.

justinspicher · Sep 24, 2014

This^^

Too many folks watch videos and don't realize how hard both mentally and physically elk hunting is.

darcytribe · Sep 24, 2014

Another option may be Montana as they've had a surplus of tags for a few years now. I'm out there now on a surplus tag. Having a blast!

William Hanson (live2hunt) · Sep 24, 2014

justinspicher said:
This^^

Too many folks watch videos and don't realize how hard both mentally and physically elk hunting is.

So true! I thought I was prepared and was grossly mistaken and had my ass handed to me by the mountains and and a big pot of tag stew.

Bar · Sep 25, 2014

darcytribe said:
Another option may be Montana as they've had a surplus of tags for a few years now. I'm out there now on a surplus tag. Having a blast!

Isn't that because they're $800?

Brock A · Sep 25, 2014

Bar said:
Isn't that because they're $800?

$831

darcytribe · Sep 25, 2014

Yup they are pricey in Montana I guess if your not from an elk state you gotta pay to play. But it is an option...

Huntin Hard · Sep 28, 2014

Yeah Montana is a possible also but we still aren't sure yet.

Arbutusbucks · Sep 28, 2014

weaver said:
Another option would be to buy Wyoming preference points and apply for a general tag. There may even be some archery tags worth drawing. You'd have 2 points going into the 2016 draw if you buy one this year yet.

I'd go with this option as welli think its a great idea. I think you have two more days to buy those points without actually applying...just buy "points only". Get your friend/friends to buy them with you.

Schleppy · Sep 29, 2014

Go to colorado. Unless you're experienced dealing with grizzly bears. And wolves for that matter.

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