Montana hunt

[Finefleisch]

Hey lurker here but I need to post 10 times to get access to the forums so I can buy some gear so I figured I ask around for some advice

I moved to Montana earlier this year around Eureka,MT and was planning a deer/elk hunting during rifle season in unit *** I’m not looking to trophy hunt more about spending some time with the boys and getting some meat in the freezer. Any advise for a first time elk hunter in northwest Montana?

I’ve heard it’s tough hunting. Tough terrain and lots of predators that may be affecting elk numbers. Looks like based on Montana fish and game numbers there was a decent harvest in the unit last year. I’m an army vet so I will be doing lots of miles (on foot) maybe next year I can afford a side by side lol

Thanks in advance also pm me if you have a nice hunting pack for sales

 

[TrailDog]

Welcome to the area! I work and play up in Lincoln County quite a bit, it is indeed some tough country to hunt. If you're willing to put in some miles and burn boot leather, there is great opportunity for adventure. There are lots of elk in the valley bottom around town, but you'll likely need private property access to hunt them. Otherwise, check out some of the low-lying fed/state/fwp lands around the valley. Lots of pressure for sure but there are some decent elk herds that roam around. Check out the Caribou fire scar from 2017 near Young Creek, plenty of game up in that area and to the border.

 

[Finefleisch]

Welcome to the area! I work and play up in Lincoln County quite a bit, it is indeed some tough country to hunt. If you're willing to put in some miles and burn boot leather, there is great opportunity for adventure. There are lots of elk in the valley bottom around town, but you'll likely need private property access to hunt them. Otherwise, check out some of the low-lying fed/state/fwp lands around the valley. Lots of pressure for sure but there are some decent elk herds that roam around. Check out the Caribou fire scar from 2017 near Young Creek, plenty of game up in that area and to the border.

Welcome to the area! I work and play up in Lincoln County quite a bit, it is indeed some tough country to hunt. If you're willing to put in some miles and burn boot leather, there is great opportunity for adventure. There are lots of elk in the valley bottom around town, but you'll likely need private property access to hunt them. Otherwise, check out some of the low-lying fed/state/fwp lands around the valley. Lots of pressure for sure but there are some decent elk herds that roam around. Check out the Caribou fire scar from 2017 near Young Creek, plenty of game up in that area and to the border.

Thanks for the info! I’ve heard from my Canadian neighbors driving through the valley puts you at a high likely hood to hit and elk with your car. but then common convention tells you elk like to hang up high in the mountains but it would make sense they would rather have the chance of getting hit with a car than chased by lions and wolves and hunters lol I have a deer, elk and bear tag so I’ll more than likely take your advice and head west of the river