Paul in Idaho
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This year, I drew an Idaho muzzleloader buck hunt that will allow me to hunt in late November. I haven't hunted that late before, and am wondering if anyone could give me some input on how to focus my scouting.
I was in this same area a few years ago for an early November cow elk hunt and saw a couple bucks at the edge of timber around 8000 feet elevation. There was a foot or more of snow. I expect more snow later in November, so possibly they'll be pushed down.
I'd appreciate reading your ideas on preferred winter forage, snow depth tolerance and other general things. The hunt area is huge, and if I have some knowledge to eliminate country they won't be in that late, it will help me spend my time wisely. The rut should be going strong during this hunt, which I expect to be my biggest advantage.
Thanks.
Paul
I was in this same area a few years ago for an early November cow elk hunt and saw a couple bucks at the edge of timber around 8000 feet elevation. There was a foot or more of snow. I expect more snow later in November, so possibly they'll be pushed down.
I'd appreciate reading your ideas on preferred winter forage, snow depth tolerance and other general things. The hunt area is huge, and if I have some knowledge to eliminate country they won't be in that late, it will help me spend my time wisely. The rut should be going strong during this hunt, which I expect to be my biggest advantage.
Thanks.
Paul