Starting to plan for 2018 and am having what is now an annual debate—use my Montana bonus points (I’ve got 13) for the long shot Elkhorns bull permit, or say to hell with it and put in for another draw only tag where I’ll have an opportunity at a big bull.
As I hem and haw, I am considering applying for the archery only permit in HD 680. I’ve never hunted the southeast portion of the unit, but figure I can get some scouting in over the summer (I live in Helena). That said, I’ve seen some posts on these boards that seem to indicate that 680 may not hold the bulls I’d be after. I’ve hunted the Elkhorns enough to know how big those bulls get and where to find them—just don’t know if I’ll ever get a chance at hunting them.
Be interested in anyone’s thoughts/advice. Hope you all had a great 2017.
As I hem and haw, I am considering applying for the archery only permit in HD 680. I’ve never hunted the southeast portion of the unit, but figure I can get some scouting in over the summer (I live in Helena). That said, I’ve seen some posts on these boards that seem to indicate that 680 may not hold the bulls I’d be after. I’ve hunted the Elkhorns enough to know how big those bulls get and where to find them—just don’t know if I’ll ever get a chance at hunting them.
Be interested in anyone’s thoughts/advice. Hope you all had a great 2017.