A Future North Idaho Whitetail Hunt

[MtnBum]

I’m in what most would consider the “Post Season Planning Phase.” For a few years now I’ve considered going on an out of state rifle whitetail hunt (particularly in n Idaho). Living I nw Montana it puts me close enough to get in a scouting/shed hunting trip before hand. My vision for this is a typical mtn whitetail hunt as this is how I’ve always hunted them. After looking at season dates and maps I was able to narrow it down to Unit 1. I’d be curious to here some feedback as I was also considering Unit 4 but the season dates in that unit don’t seem as appealing to me. I’d also be interested in your guys experience with the n Idaho whitetails. I’ve noticed in Montana all my productive whitetail hunting is between 3,600-4,400ft, hunting secluded cuts near cr bottoms or glassing previously burned drainages. I tend to avoid the high grizzly density areas here in Montana and hunt the areas with fewer bears. Going into n Idaho I understand there’s grizzlys and truly don’t mind hunting around them but would prefer to stay away from the areas where you cut new tracks on the daily. I would like to think n Idaho would be very similar to hunting in nw Montana but have learned to always expect the unexpected.

 

[fisherman983]

make sure there's still tags available if not your out of luck until 2022

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[MtnBum]

I’m aware of this. Site shows there’s still tags available but it was last updated on Dec 17th so who knows.

 

[Jtay561]

I think your on the right track with elevation and terrain types. Both units that you listed will have some good deer. The closer to coeur d Alene, the more you will run into other hunters, dirt bikers, etc. unit 1 has some pretty wild areas that hold good deer that you should be able to get away from people.

 

[hooker]

Giant bucks right where you live.. But if ya want head on over.

 

[Ross]

Unit 1 offers some great whitetail hunts closer to Canada you get the bigger they tend to be stay away from wolf infested drainages and you can find some dandies good luck

 

[MtnBum]

Thanks for the input Ross. That’s a tank of a set too. Awesome you were able to scoop both sides!

 

[moscowman]

Did you get a tag? I've hunted all of N. Idaho and could give you some advice.