jaksquatch
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- Jan 7, 2020
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Planning a DIY hunt in 2021.
I'm looking to purchase an OTC tag for the archery season in a certain unit for a 2021 hunt. I then intend to apply for the rifle controlled hunt in that same zone, and if I'm not succesful in the draw I will fall back to the bowhunting plan.
In my early desk scouting phase of examining this unit, there are some particular areas that appeal to me. But, only certain portions of this unit are open for the controlled hunt rifle segment. With most x-factors between the open section and closed sections being equal (similar elevations, access, and terrain), my question if this:
Does the fact that the controlled hunt area of the unit is restricted mean it's the "better" area of the unit to hunt, and should I focus my attention there if I end up archery hunting? After all, the entire unit is open for archery.
*Of note is that some of the area in this unit that is open for archery but closed for the controlled rifle hunt also happens to border wilderness. Just wondering if the greater concentration of elk would normally be found in the controlled hunt area, or if the other sections closed to controlled hunt but open for archery are designed that way to limit rifle pressure on the herd?
Thanks for any input
I'm looking to purchase an OTC tag for the archery season in a certain unit for a 2021 hunt. I then intend to apply for the rifle controlled hunt in that same zone, and if I'm not succesful in the draw I will fall back to the bowhunting plan.
In my early desk scouting phase of examining this unit, there are some particular areas that appeal to me. But, only certain portions of this unit are open for the controlled hunt rifle segment. With most x-factors between the open section and closed sections being equal (similar elevations, access, and terrain), my question if this:
Does the fact that the controlled hunt area of the unit is restricted mean it's the "better" area of the unit to hunt, and should I focus my attention there if I end up archery hunting? After all, the entire unit is open for archery.
*Of note is that some of the area in this unit that is open for archery but closed for the controlled rifle hunt also happens to border wilderness. Just wondering if the greater concentration of elk would normally be found in the controlled hunt area, or if the other sections closed to controlled hunt but open for archery are designed that way to limit rifle pressure on the herd?
Thanks for any input
