Idaho unit 39 elk muzzleloader

[bornhunter]

Notified yesterday selected for antlerless elk muzzleloader in unit 39 Idaho. Have hunted several Idaho units but not 39. Starting my research on where to hunt. My 40+ year hunting buddy and I are 68 and 70 years old so can't beat the brush like we used to but still get around good. We have quads to get us to areas and from there we like to spend the day glassing or in a blind. I understand this is a popular unit and there will be lots of folks around but there are some decent elk numbers in 39. Hunt goes from Sept 8th thru the 30th. Both retired and have plenty of time. Any tips on where we might start would sure be appreciated.

 

[JPickett]

cows are easy to find in there. do us all a favor and keep the quads on trails there supposed to be on. lots of good single tracks to hike in that get ruined by out of state guys driving by the sign and bashing their quads in there

 

[bornhunter]

Not us. Only use on established roads. Both retired Law Enforcement so we play by the book.

 

[JPickett]

You should be able to kill a couple cows less than a mile off the roads if you keep at it. Sounds like you have the time. Should have a good time up there

 

[bornhunter]

Sure hope so but if not its nice to just be able to keep getting out there. Thanks for the message.

 

[Skidmore]

Check out Steele mountain , Dismal swamp and James summit .

 

[bornhunter]

Alright will do thank you very much.

 

[AIROHUNTER]

Years a go when I was chasing Mtn Goat in the Sawtooth's just outside of Atlanta there were lot's of Elk down low along the river corridor that time of year. Otherwise I would say go as high as possible.

 

[bornhunter]

Ok good to know. Thank you very much for the info.

 

[Moe]

In state guys are probably worse about bashing quads and BS. Good luck on your cow hunt! Elk venison is the best!

 

[bornhunter]

Yep nothing better than elk neat. Thank you.