How’s the Idaho elk action??

[kvw4x4]

One buddy leaving Tuesday and I plan on leaving the following Monday the 10th. Unless I get a call from him then I’ll leave earlier. Going to the lemhi zone. Any bugling bulls? How’s the weather? Fires? Anything else?. Thanks Kevin

 

[pancakesadinfinitum]

Been slow for me, and from what I’ve heard, slow for others as well. I’m hunting 48, and it’s been pretty hot. 80 today, and the heat is supposed to keep up through Friday. I haven’t heard a single bugle, but I could be doing something wrong. Would love to hear from others...

 

[beardedbowhunter]

I just got back from Lemhi. No bugles during the day. Couldn't find elk. I heard 1 bugle the first night and 3 the next night.

 

[Fullfan]

Good info thanks for the reports. Leaving Sat and will be in the Salmon zone through the 28th. Hoping the weather cools down.

 

[Graves14]

Super quiet in the pioneer zone too. Didn’t hear one bugle.

 

[SlimWhitman]

I’ll be leaving for the Lemhi area Friday


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[BradNSW]

Head to Palisades Fri...hope it picks up.

 

[Bigtmiller]

I’m heading to 76 on Thursday. Should get there Friday night. Can’t wait. Hope they start talking.

 

[RustyHazen]

My buddy and I both killed bulls in that general area the last couple of days. Only heard a few bugles, but don't let that stop you. There's more than one way to skin a cat.

 

[IdahoHntr]

Didn't hear a single bugle all weekend, but they should be getting into it by the time your coming out. Was able to put the spot and stalk to work and arrow a bull, but it just ain't quite the same as hearing them scream all over.

 

[IdahoElk]

Had elk Bugling on Saturday evening,nothing aggressive,just sounding off,went back yesterday and saw cows but no bugles.It's still in the 80's during the day which may explain the low activity?

 

[Fullfan]

Temps will be cooling off next week, we pulling out this Sat.

 

[Rwbrew3]

Anyone in the 23 ( mcall ) area, heading there on Tuesday, hoping the fires haven’t pushed them out.

 

[trickytross]

Headed to Beaverhead on Friday, hopefully be there Sunday. Hope they are talking or getting close to it then!

 

[nickstone]

I'm in 48 in Idaho too and have not heard a bugle yet. I have seen elk almost every day and watched them from a distance. I know of 2 different guys who have killed bulls here so far. 1 guy said there were a group of 3 with the one he killed bugling 1st thing in the morning, I believe that was last sunday. The other one I just saw the head sticking up out of the back of his truck as he was driving out of camp.

 

[FredoTwoWheels]

Im currently in 29, heard one elk each of the two days I have hunted so far, but none have shown themselves yet.

 

[String&stick]

Any new info? Head out Friday for 8 days of hunting. . . Hoping they are picking up

 

[Wrench]

Elk were responsive in 9. I called in 3 bulls in 3 days but a 330 made an appearance and I am ruined for the smaller bulls now!

 

[IdahoElk]

Saw cows and heard bugles Friday evening,nothing Saturday,they are there and it will open up any day now.going into camp until Wednesday and with dropping temps this week things should be good!

 

[Baerman]

Called two bulls into range last Friday. Missed one and couldn't get a shot on the second, ugh! Got into elk Saturday and Sunday but they were shy and didn't want to socialize. I've been finding if you can find a herd with multiple bulls and few cows that you will get competition and action. If I find a single bull with a cow or two then they push off at the first bugle as to avoid confrontation. Even when making only the initial call, we have not been able to catch up to them. It should be turning on soon though and bulls will be more anxious to join the action.