Nick711
New member
Happy hunting season all,
This will be my second year elk hunting and first time in Idaho. Like many on here my scouting is limited to google earth and onxmaps. I'll be hunting elk and deer in unit 23 with two other first timers during the general rifle season (10/13 - 10/21).
I'd like to get confirmation if the east side of 95 is preferred for hunting. A few others have indicated that there is a fair amount of cattle grazing on the west side and a larger game presence on the east side.
As for locations, I won't dare ask for your honey holes, but would appreciate input -- if you're willing to provide -- on the following:
1) Patrick Creek
2) Hell Creek
3) Lake Creek
Unknowns:
1) Quality of the north eastern side of the unit (areas above)
2) Weather and accessibility concerns
3) To access this area requires coming in from the north off of National Forest Developed Road 1614 Rd, crossing over the Salmon River and driving up Patridge Creek West or East road.
- The road traverses through Carlson Company Inc land - will this be gated shut?
- Will this road be accessible during mid October with a truck?
Thank you ahead of time for any input that you're willing to provide.
Best of luck on your season!
Nick
This will be my second year elk hunting and first time in Idaho. Like many on here my scouting is limited to google earth and onxmaps. I'll be hunting elk and deer in unit 23 with two other first timers during the general rifle season (10/13 - 10/21).
I'd like to get confirmation if the east side of 95 is preferred for hunting. A few others have indicated that there is a fair amount of cattle grazing on the west side and a larger game presence on the east side.
As for locations, I won't dare ask for your honey holes, but would appreciate input -- if you're willing to provide -- on the following:
1) Patrick Creek
2) Hell Creek
3) Lake Creek
Unknowns:
1) Quality of the north eastern side of the unit (areas above)
2) Weather and accessibility concerns
3) To access this area requires coming in from the north off of National Forest Developed Road 1614 Rd, crossing over the Salmon River and driving up Patridge Creek West or East road.
- The road traverses through Carlson Company Inc land - will this be gated shut?
- Will this road be accessible during mid October with a truck?
Thank you ahead of time for any input that you're willing to provide.
Best of luck on your season!
Nick
