misplaced_badger
FNG
- Joined
- Jun 8, 2017
- Location
- Virginia
Idaho's reduced price disabled veteran tags have convinced me that I need to give Idaho a try this year, so I'm going to Church... the Frank Church Wilderness, that is. (7-year AF vet with 3 overseas deployments for conflicts in Afghanistan & Libya)
I love DIY wilderness hunting and have experience in Colorado's West Elks and Montana's Bob Marshall, but I've never been to Idaho or the Frank Church. What's unique to the area I should know for a trip in mid- to late-September? Sounds like I should be aware of rattlers and likelihood of mo'skeeters but brown bears aren't a thing there. Do I need to brush up on technical rock climbing before this trip? Are there areas that are or are not frequented by cattle grazing leases (I couldn't find a grazing rotation map)? Do the airstrips see a lot of traffic in September? I've been looking all over the map and have keyed in on a few access spots at opposite ends of the wilderness, so I'm just looking for general advice to help me narrow down where I'm looking, or to at least set reasonable expectations.
Me and one buddy will be walking in for a week, no stock. Elk are the primary target, but will also carry a deer tag because you just never know...
Thanks in advance for any words of wisdom.
I love DIY wilderness hunting and have experience in Colorado's West Elks and Montana's Bob Marshall, but I've never been to Idaho or the Frank Church. What's unique to the area I should know for a trip in mid- to late-September? Sounds like I should be aware of rattlers and likelihood of mo'skeeters but brown bears aren't a thing there. Do I need to brush up on technical rock climbing before this trip? Are there areas that are or are not frequented by cattle grazing leases (I couldn't find a grazing rotation map)? Do the airstrips see a lot of traffic in September? I've been looking all over the map and have keyed in on a few access spots at opposite ends of the wilderness, so I'm just looking for general advice to help me narrow down where I'm looking, or to at least set reasonable expectations.
Me and one buddy will be walking in for a week, no stock. Elk are the primary target, but will also carry a deer tag because you just never know...
Thanks in advance for any words of wisdom.