Nevada archery cow elk unit 72-74

[Jimmayo]

Hello,
My hunting partner and I were fortunate enough to draw an archery cow tag for unit 72-74. The season opens August 1 and runs through the 15th. I’m planning on a scouting trip this month for a week. Never been up in that area. I attempted several times by phone to contact the biologist but have had no luck due to the Covid virus. I reviewed the unit information and it gives numerous locations where elk may be located in the fall. My question is: are the elk in the same areas in August? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[JohnCushman]

welcome

 

[p_ham]

Hello,
My hunting partner and I were fortunate enough to draw an archery cow tag for unit 72-74. The season opens August 1 and runs through the 15th. I’m planning on a scouting trip this month for a week. Never been up in that area. I attempted several times by phone to contact the biologist but have had no luck due to the Covid virus. I reviewed the unit information and it gives numerous locations where elk may be located in the fall. My question is: are the elk in the same areas in August? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Welcome. They'll be close to the same areas, if you can get some located on your scouting trip you should be able to find them again on your hunt.

 

[jeremys4]

Go north towards Idaho a couple distinct mountains should hold several herds look at your unit map and it will make sense good luck.

 

[rustednuts]

Find food water and shelter and you’ll find elk

 

[Elkdog]

Go north towards Idaho a couple distinct mountains should hold several herds look at your unit map and it will make sense good luck.

Good advice. And as p_ham said, if you find them now they won’t go far by August as long as they have a water source. Good luck and keep us updated.

 

[Hawk Tuah]

Go north towards Idaho a couple distinct mountains should hold several herds look at your unit map and it will make sense good luck.

Hahahahaha

 

[Hawk Tuah]

I have hunted the edge of the wilderness for deer and antelope, but did not see elk.

 

[jeremys4]

Ok

I have hunted the edge of the wilderness for deer and antelope, but did not see elk.

go east of that with out saying where it’s the mountain of which species your looking for good luck.

 

[jeremys4]

Ok

go east of that with out saying where it’s the mountain of which species your looking for good luck.

And ya plenty of pronghorn almost the same elevation some pronghorn higher that the elk.

 

[Hawk Tuah]

Ok

go east of that with out saying where it’s the mountain of which species your looking for good luck.

Yes, I know those mountains and I hope the hunter figures it out. Shouldn't be too tough. Haha. Killed a late season deer between that range and the edge of Jarbridge a couple years ago... The antelope was south of there but not far from boundary.

 

[David Gough]

Plenty of elk in the wilderness if you're willing to get in there.

 

[DGA]

Anyone have intell for a bull hunt in 072,073,074, without going into the wilderness

 

[Gr8bawana]

Anyone have intell for a bull hunt in 072,073,074, without going into the wilderness

 

[David Gough]

Anyone have intell for a bull hunt in 072,073,074, without going into the wilderness

Good luck....

You better scout your ass off and have several bulls pegged before opening day. Even if you're not willing to go into the wilderness you better be up for some hiking. Otherwise turn in the tag.

 

[Coach P]

Finally get to hunt this year.

Drew an Archery cow tag for units 72 -74. I have have been thinking about scouting north of the Wrangle Mountain area to the Idaho border in unit 72. Have never been there so I have no idea if this is a good starting point or not.

Also drew an Archery buck tag for units 43, 44, 46. Looking at the Sonoma Range in unit 46, again have not been there so not sure if I am looking in the right area.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.