Idaho hot spots for elk

[DJschilling]

Idaho contains a hot spot for elk hunters, ... and there is a reason for this. The geological and hydrological make up of units 66, 66A and 76 draw elk like a magnet. When Palisades Reservoir is full, the underground water feeds several natural spring hotspots throughout the mountain ranges in southern unit 66, throughout unit 66A, and northern unit 76. The underground water flow continues out to unit 69 surfacing as natural springs along the way. Elk, especially bull elk, love these spots because they are hidden back away from the public. We can look at examples like unit 66: map grids 10,11,14 and 15; Unit 66A: from road 087 down to the Monte Cristo Mind; unit 66A: map grids 31,6,5, 23, 25,26 and 36; Unit 66: Poker Peak area; unit 76: Diamond Flat. When these series of natural springs are flowing, they are a gold mine for pressured elk.

We just saw loads of elk on the highway between McCall and Emmett!

 

[morley.tyler]

If you see a pot plot or still up Rapid Lightning, you might want to back out quietly.

I've always thought it'd be best for non-locals to halt their progress at the General Store. IYKYK.

 

[Westelker]

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He's definately taken the wrong prescriptions!!!

 

[BAKPAKR]

The good news is that most folks up there are mellow and don't care too much about trespassers...

Get good mapping software (OnX or GoHunt) and DO NOT cross where you shouldn't, that's my best North Idaho tip.

Also- Look up Snow Creek, Myrtle Creek, and Dodge Creek.

Ruby Ridge is another spot I have heard of.

 

[morley.tyler]

Ruby Ridge is another spot I have heard of.

Almost like you knew what I had in mind when I wrote: DO NOT cross where you shouldn't

 

[BackofBeyond]

Almost like you knew what I had in mind when I wrote: DO NOT cross where you shouldn't

Or try to serve any warrants.