Search results

  1. C

    Migratory vs. Non-migratory elk

    Are there any maps or descriptions that distinguish the different ranges of migratory vs migratory elk? From what I've seen populations from wetter and warmer areas like the northwest coast with roosevelt elk generally consist of nonmigratory (resident) elk where as colder drier areas like the...
  2. C

    What does a bull track look like?

    I'm interested in learning all I can about tracking and scouting for elk. One thing that I have had trouble with is distinguishing a bull elk track from a cow elk track. I've heard multiple theories suggesting things like "only bulls have declaws", "bull tracks are more rounded in shape", "if...
  3. C

    Post-rut Bulls in Logging Country

    What do you guys think would be the best hunting strategy to consistently find mature bulls during the post-rut rifle seasons in areas dominated by thick timber and logging? So think Western Oregon and Washington and probably north Idaho too. Lots af areas with roads and hunting pressure and the...
  4. C

    North Idaho looking for hunting partners

    I'm in north central Idaho and generally hunt 10A. Moved here a few years ago and would be interested in finding a new hunting partner.
  5. C

    Glassing from a treestand for rifle elk

    I was wondering if anyone has used treestands simply for the use of glassing. My hunting area consists mostly of logging areas with a mix of clearcuts of various ages, reprod and mature timber. The most common techniques around here are road hunting and glassing clearcuts. I am curious though...
  6. C

    Post rut rifle strategies for unglassable ghost bulls?

    Great info. Thank for the replies. I'll try to get out there and scout this summer and immediately after season in November especially if we get an early snowfall. Seems like still hunting in the thick cover and timber will probably give me the best odds and I might set up a treestand somewhere...
  7. C

    Post rut rifle strategies for unglassable ghost bulls?

    No snow until at least November usually when rifle season is already over.
  8. C

    Post rut rifle strategies for unglassable ghost bulls?

    I live in an area with relatively flat to rolling terrain. It is also mainly state and corporate timber lands and is covered in timber cuts and various regrowth of trees and brush from newly sprouted trees and brush to dense tall forests and everything in between. I am a rifle hunter who...
Top