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2024 OFFICIAL ELK MEAT POLE
North Idaho 2024 was memorable once again. I killed a bull within the first hour of our 12 day hunt. We hunted this particular bull last year. My brother flew in to hunt for 3 days and killed his first bull with a bow within half an hour of hunting. Despite many close call over the 12 days, my... -
Elk ivory bracelet
My wife does custom elk ivory silver smithing. She has some nice bracelet designs and affordable. https://www.thelifeofahunterswife.com/copy-of-previous-works -
Solo elk trip in a Toyota tacoma
2200 miles with two bulls and a months worth of gear in the old Subaru. You should be fine. -
2023 Best Elk Hunt Photo, sponsored by Kifaru
9/22/2023 - When he stepped out of the fog and dark timber at 30 yards, I knew he was the biggest bull I’d ever seen in North Idaho. Dreams became reality on that wet, dreary evening. -
2023 OFFICIAL ELK MEAT POLE THREAD
What started out as a very challenging trip, ended up being the best trip my Dad and I may ever have in North Idaho. We were both blessed to take our best bulls to date. -
New Elk Hunting Anthem
I didn’t see the post on the General Forum. My bad. But yes, they just released it. To each their own but I’m a fan of it… -
New Elk Hunting Anthem
If anyone is looking for a new elk hunting anthem as they hit the road for the elk woods, check out this new song by the Turnpike Troubadours. Each September, I get random songs stuck in my head as I’m hiking through the mountains. I have feeling this one will be ringing in my head. The Rut -... -
Finding tight-lipped elk
I hunt similar country in North Idaho. Glassing is not much of an option so using the bugle tube is the primary way we get on elk. Even though there aren’t great elk numbers in a lot of the places we hunt, there are very few days that we don’t get on elk. Primarily, we cruise a ton of roads in... -
The Middle Ground: Hunting Pressure vs. Wolves
@Ross thanks for the input. I think we hunt some similar areas so it’s reassuring to know that this hypothesis may be accurate. Wolves are just part of the landscape and it just adapting to them. And like you said, having lots of options might be the biggest key to success. Good luck this year! -
The Middle Ground: Hunting Pressure vs. Wolves
Have you noticed a difference as far as the proximity to a road? For example, does it seem like you find the more remote drainages to get hammered by wolves more than the ones directly off the road. Or does this not play as big of a factor in your opinion? -
The Middle Ground: Hunting Pressure vs. Wolves
I agree with you on humans being a bigger disturbance because of there are far more hunters in the woods in September than wolves. But I respectfully disagree with you on the numbers…a single wolf eats 15-20 ungulates a year and the average for elk hunter kills one every 10 years. There are elk... -
The Middle Ground: Hunting Pressure vs. Wolves
After 7 seasons of hunting North Idaho, my dad and I have noticed a phenomenon when it comes to finding elk, and I’m curious if others have experienced it. It seems like we are in a constant battle of finding ways to get away from people and get away from wolves but staying in elk. Obviously... -
What's Your Elk Hunting Weakness?
Knowing when to be patience versus aggressive. Seems like we have a couple of opportunities that are blown from being to aggressive and not letting the situation play out. Then the next day let an opportunity slip by because of not being aggressive enough. It’s balancing act that I still haven’t... -
Backcountry food. What’s your go-to?
I’m typically eating granola bars, jerky and fruit throughout the day. Usually don’t make a big meal until supper. The go-to meals include: tacos, spaghetti w/ canned meat sauce, chicken or grouse Alfredo, and Chili/mash potatoes. Guilty pleasure meal: The Double V - Vienna Sausages and... -
September Anticipation
That sounds awful…I hope you have better luck this September! -
September Anticipation
Thank you! My dad took me on my first elk hunt (also his first) a few days after my 16th birthday. I can honestly say that trip changed my life and was such an incredible experience. I hope you and your twins have a great trip! -
stories of your first archery elk kill?
Northern Idaho - 2013 My Dad and I had cut our teeth on our first elk hunt the season prior in 2012. Going into our first elk season, killing an elk seemed like it would be such a far out dream. We had no idea if it was a realistic expectation to hear a single during our week long trip. After... -
September Anticipation
43 days until I’m west bound but who’s counting. My legs are sore and work productivity is decreasing by the day. Can’t get here soon enough. Good luck this September! -
September Anticipation
Awesome! I’m sure your anticipation is through the roof. Good luck this September! -
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