First Idaho Elk Rifle Season

[jgreer19]

This will be my first rifle season for elk this year after having my daughter. I am newer to big game hunting as I started with turkey and deer. I am going to be hunting in unit 4 and have a camp set up. I was just hoping for some advice you’d give to any new elk hunter. I have been scouting and spoken with the wildlife biologist. Just hoping to hear from successful hunters as well! Thank you in advance!

 

[Thunter]

Keep the wind in your face, don't go back to camp for lunch & cover ground until you find them!

 

[Ross]

Hunting in the jungles is fun this bull two years ago I could see the rack coming from 90 yards but no body to shoot until 45 yards. The key in elk hunting especially the jungles is plan on a marathon. Time afield is the greatest key to success in the proper locations. You can’t kill them watching tv. Plan on rain and lots of fog and getting realllll wet. Good luck

 

[Wrench]

Unit 4 is literally north Idaho's backyard. If you think you have a lead on elk.....work quickly. There's 14 others with the same thoughts.

Never quit.

 

[PNWGATOR]

Everything will suck except the opportunity and company…

 

[199p]

Nice bro good luck, Find the high points and get at it

 

[nidahobrushswimmer]

Plan on falling on your ass multiple times a day when it rains, and then for 4 days following the rain plan on being wet. Like Ross said, plan for fog. If a spot looks like a hellhole, chances are the elk like it there!

 

[jgreer19]

Keep the wind in your face, don't go back to camp for lunch & cover ground until you find them!

Thank you!

 

[jgreer19]

Hunting in the jungles is fun this bull two years ago I could see the rack coming from 90 yards but no body to shoot until 45 yards. The key in elk hunting especially the jungles is plan on a marathon. Time afield is the greatest key to success in the proper locations. You can’t kill them watching tv. Plan on rain and lots of fog and getting realllll wet. Good luck

I appreciate it! Hopefully I’ll have a pic to post in a few weeks!

 

[jgreer19]

Unit 4 is literally north Idaho's backyard. If you think you have a lead on elk.....work quickly. There's 14 others with the same thoughts.

Never quit.

I’d love to get a little farther away, but my little girl doesn’t really go to sleep for anyone but me and is an extra mommas girl. Need to stay close enough incase I need to come home! I’m hoping the off season work will pay off and if not it’ll be a good learning experience!