Late Elk Hunts - Units 60 vs 46 vs 30

jschaffer

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Wondering if anyone has general thoughts on these three units for a late, controlled elk hunt. I have done the research and know a bit about each of these. 46 certainly seems to be the one that would be most desirable, but it also will have the worst draw odds and I am more interested in hunting and opportunity to find elk than the size of their rack. Thus the late hunt on 30 seems appealing to me, and I have spent quite a bit of time on the Montana side during archery season. However those aren't easy hunts from my experience.

60 sounds promising, but it appears to be heavily dependent on weather to push the migration.

But for a guy looking at just tagging a bull, willing to work to get at them, but wanting to spend time behind glass before exertion, I am wondering what you think about these three units in comparison?
 

kidoggy

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can't speak to the other two but 46 in dec would be a fine hunt to draw. but...you are correct odds of doing it are low.

would also look at 41. there be elk there.
 

jschaffer

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Thanks Kidoggy.

Why do the regs say that access in 41 for the late elk hunt is very limited? Is it private land issues (that doesn't seem possible given the public land amounts) or is it the vehicle restrictions?
 
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kidoggy

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Thanks Kidoggy.

Why do the regs say that access in 41 for the late elk hunt is very limited? Is it private land issues (that doesn't seem possible given the public land amounts) or is it the vehicle restrictions?
not really sure what they have in mind when they put that in the regs. would speculate....... with bruneu canyon in the way there is no road access from the east.
there is some private land out there . also some of those late hunts are only a portion of the unit. there is not an overabundance of roads, then throw in road closures for snow (it can get ugly out there in december)sometimes and it can be tough to access.

wouldn't be terribly concerned about it if you do some scouting and learn what is private and what is not.
 
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