DIY Bull Elk hunt

Bow_hunt and deadeye,
 Here is a google overview of elk valley in Idaho. You can get the GPS coords from the map. I don't remember what the excact unit num is, but this and the Challis area as far as I'm concerned have the best elk num's. This area is also not as rugged and rough as the Challis area. This spot is sw of Afton,Wy. You would take Crow Creek Rd to get back into it. There are plenty of places to camp back in there also with good running streams nearby.  Have a look guys.


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Gary Scheel
NAHC LM,RMEF LM,NRA Member, Lonestar Bowhunter, TexasHogHunter Pro Staff Member

Looks interesting. I got a bud back in Wis. that comes out here as often as he can and would like to try Idaho. Is thata draw tag area? Thanx for the info, I'll check it out.

Man, I've got to hunt Idaho one of these days!

Checked it on the map and it is only about 4-5 hrs. away from my home. I have driven farther for just the weekend to hunt deer. That bud of mine from Wis. has an invite from a rancher to hunt right in that area. May have to get him to do a follow up on that.

If you look at the google map of Afton, and go a bit SW of town proper, you will see a cemetary. JUst west of that cemetery is where the BLM land starts. You may even be able to pick out the elk farm if you look close.  LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  It is a great area to hunt in man. I have done it several times. ONe of the guys I know out there has taken a bull during the archery season every yr just west of the cemetary in open pasture. They come down for the hay in the evenings. Archery is OTC but gun is a draw. They have 2 seasons for gun also. The first is just a few coveted tags and then the reg season has about 3500 tags I believe, both of which are drawings. Good luck man and good luck to your fellow cheesehead.  LOL  What is your buddies name? It is not Wally is it?    FYI, for any of y'all that use this spot to harvest an animal, my consulting fee's are cheap. Just 1 backstrap per animal harvested.  LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    Good luck all.....

Gary Scheel
NAHC LM,RMEF LM,NRA Member, Lonestar Bowhunter, TexasHogHunter Pro Staff Member

Consulting fees my rear!  With all the information you gave out, the only thing you haven't done is pull the trigger for them, LOL!!!

Mike Stephenson
aka Topgun----30-06

yeah, you're making it awfully tempting to just go there this year!

Well then top, I'll raise it to 1 strap and a roast.  LOL!!!!!!

Gary Scheel
NAHC LM,RMEF LM,NRA Member, Lonestar Bowhunter, TexasHogHunter Pro Staff Member

All I can say is there were some damn big bulls in that picture you posted!!!

Mike Stephenson
aka Topgun----30-06

Nope, not Wally. Pat Smith. He is a big dog in the Carpenters union. We been chasing critters together since we were kids.

I do know a Wally down state though. In the archery club. Big Big boy, electrician.

Tx, Afton is in Wy. so are we hunting Idaho or Wy.?

from what I could tell, this is in Idaho - sw of Afton, WY

Thats kinda what I got out of it too. Just wanted to be sure. I'm already making plans.

well, rick, if he keeps telling you all the info, you won't need him any more!

I've already waited long enough. But if you want to catch up with me later Tx I'll have a cold beer waitin for ya.

Tx,
I did some looking on the website for Idaho. It appears archery is about the only way to go. They only have 25 cow permits for rifle that I can find. Now I see why your buddy always gets his bull with the bow. But thats alright. Even better actually. The seasons don't conflict with the seasons here too bad. And the Queen didn't protest too bad.

I think I just found 12 bull tags under controlled hunts. Still looks like archery is the way to go.

Yeah, we hunt the Idaho portion. I told you Afton just so you would have a ref for where. Archery is the only way to go man. Plenty of tags and not all that much compitition. Plenty of good places with good animal counts and quality. Easy access also for the most part. Sorry bud, been chasing hogs all weekend with the dogs.  By the way his name is Wally Koslowski, from the Roche Cri Bowhunters Club and around the Adams-Freindship area.

Gary Scheel
NAHC LM,RMEF LM,NRA Member, Lonestar Bowhunter, TexasHogHunter Pro Staff Member

easy tags, not much hunting competition, lots of animals, good access - it sounds great

I can't imagine why this place isn't loaded with hunters

You guys are all Great.  Thanks for some awesome information.  TX, you have def. made trying to plan an elk hunt while deployed to Iraq ALOT easier.  I'm thinking archery elk in Idaho next yr is def where we will be.  Hope you all had a good weekend and hope you got some good hogs there TX.