Big game populations & hunter success?

[pls9007]

Hi Folks,

I'm knew to the site (at least posting on it) and fairly new to hunting in the State of Idaho. Been passing on controlled hunts since becoming a resident due to a lack of knowledge. There's no doubt a historical resource for estimated big game populations, hunter success ratios, etc. Checked the IDFG website and didn't find what I was looking for. Pointers would be appreciated.

Thanks,
pls9007

 

[Idaho_Smiley]

Where you at

And what are you looking for Game that is ?

 

[pls9007]

I'm located in Ashton, ID. Been here a couple of years fumbling around for Elk, Deer, Bear, etc. Had good success hunting both elk and deer in south central Wyoming, can't seem to pick it up in this area.

Moosie's success with bighorns has me Jonesing to get in on those draws. Ive seen several does and small rams in the Frank Church Wilderness but am completely ignorant of where to even start researching a bighorn hunt.

pls9007

 

[BrianID]

PLS9007,
Welcome to hunttalk.
The drought has reduced the number of some of the species in certian areas which could partially explain why your not having much luck but I would guess that learning how to hunt new areas is the main reason. Unless you are going to be putting in for a bighorn controlled hunt you should consider putting in for deer and elk every year.

If you weren't able to find the info about the controlled hunts and general season hunts on the F&G website here's a few links to help you out.

http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/hunt/ch/harv.cfm
http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/hunt/ch/oddinfo.cfm
http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/hunt/deer/home.cfm
http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/hunt/elk/home.cfm
http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/hunt/bear/genharv.cfm
http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/hunt/sheep/

good luck

 

[pls9007]

Thanks for the direction, bet I've overlooked "harvest" a dozen times. There it was right next to the snake bite kit. Anyway this was what I was looking for.

Thanks again,
pls9007