Central Idaho or Central Montana archery Elk tag?

[mrdeadheadr]

I currently hold a Mccall zone Elk archery tag for idaho for 2025.. After e-scouting a unit there I'm worried a little bit about the amount of bike trails all around and afraid will be hard to get into areas away from people or find elk. I have heard that there are elk there just need to find them though.

Would it be better you think applying for a central Montana unit for archery and running into elk there? Maybe less recreational hikers/bikers that area/ more open land for seclusion?

This will be my first solo archery elk hunt.. second week of september. I'm in great cardio shape planning on backpacking a few nights in two different access points if I can plan it depending if find any sign that time of year.

any advice helps thanks!

 

[Geewhiz]

Idaho for sure

 

[mrdeadheadr]

Even though there are tons of bike trails/wolves? Lol just trying to get peoples opinions

 

[deserthunter2016]

Idaho would be my pick of the two.


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[mrdeadheadr]

Idaho would be my pick of the two.


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any experience in mccall zones? just curious

 

[eshunt]

I have archery hunting both states, and the McCall zone in ID specifically. I have killed elk in MT but not in McCall. Without a dirtbike you are at a disadvantage in ID in my opinion.

 

[mrdeadheadr]

I have archery hunting both states, and the McCall zone in ID specifically. I have killed elk in MT but not in McCall. Without a dirtbike you are at a disadvantage in ID in my opinion.

Dmed you man

 

[TAGPUNCHER]

Montana is not exactly lacking in the bike and Atv trails.