Idaho Tex Creek Zone

[Tsutton1]

I am wondering if anybody has any experience in Idaho units 66 and 69. I'm planning on a mid September archery hunt. I was just wondering what to expect, hunting pressure, etc. Thanks

 

[Brianb3]

Big country. Been a good unit in the past. Can be a lot of pressure


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[Tsutton1]

Thanks Brianb3

 

[bluetick78]

If you're looking for a place to hunt in solitude, keep looking. Pressure during elk season is unbelievable. Only places I can think of in Idaho that are more pressured are unit 39 and Diamond Creek zone.

 

[beardedbowhunter]

Tons of pressure. People everywhere.

 

[Pwells10]

Hunted a few years ago. I have a spot only seen a few people go (surrounded by private) if interested just message me.

 

[ttltown]

Hunted a few years ago. I have a spot only seen a few people go (surrounded by private) if interested just message me.

Pwells10...do you mind sending me a text at 5079200602. Thanks!

 

[NJDiverDan]

Pretty easy access with a lot of roads and trails. Which, makes it a popular area for a lot of hunters. You will find that most barely get off the road, so walking a little can get you into elk. There are not a ton of resident elk in the area, but some in some of the small timber pockets. Once the season opens, they typically head to where every the furthest point from the guys bugling from their trucks are. That means if the road is on top of the ridge (like Skyline road) they will be down in the bottom. If the road is low, then they will be near the tops.

Good luck. I only hunted Tex Creek one year, but I have a buddy who hunts there every year. They have taken 2 bulls and 1 cow out of that unit over 7 years of hunting (2-3 hunters each year).

 

[Chase_D]

If you want more info, I just hunted there last week and saw and heard elk. Shoot me a text, 9197254487

 

[Willdorf]

Chase _D would you mind if I shot you a text?

 

[Deplorable77]

I hunted Tex Creek last year. south fork bear creek area and behind little elk mountain. We saw deer,moose,and bear, but no elk. I will be hunting 66/69 again next month and would love to hear some feedback from @Chase_D If possible.....
The overwhelming majority of hunters in that zone were road hunters cruising in atv's and SxS . I came across 3 groups after getting a mile off the roads. A father daughter on horseback, a solo hunter on a loud ass dirtbike, and an outfitter bringing their pack train down off the mountain. (All unsuccessful) A local hunter I spoke with said it is a difficult unit to hunt especially after the shooting festival during opening week.

 

[Chase_D]

Chase _D would you mind if I shot you a text?

Go ahead, 9197254487

 

[Elktaco]

Pressure there not as bad as what you read on the web if you get off the roads and trails........

 

[Cutthroat Trout]

Is Tex Creek grizzly country?

 

[ttltown]

Not grizzly country


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[tshunter]

I’ve hunted this area before. There are way too many people hunting there.

 

[fwafwow]

Anything else in the area - lion or wolf? Asking not out of concern, but if they are an opportunity and a tag that should be considered.

 

[MikeG]

Anything else in the area - lion or wolf? Asking not out of concern, but if they are an opportunity and a tag that should be considered.

Lions yes
Wolves no, not yet

 

[fwafwow]

Lions yes
Wolves no, not yet

Interesting. goHunt recommends getting a wolf tag in that unit. Thx!

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[idahohikker]

Interesting. goHunt recommends getting a wolf tag in that unit. Thx!

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Go hunt was mostly written by people with zero knowledge of specific units.