- May 7, 2017
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Good Morning All!
It's been a long time since I've been on here, a year since my intro post as you can see. So unfortunately my second post here is going to be asking for some help. As my intro post stated, I finally got serious about going out west and tackling a backcountry archery elk hunt. Ever since that post, I've been absorbing as much information as I can and acquiring gear, as well as preparing physically.
So, first off, like many others state, I'm not looking for anyone to drop me a waypoint or give me a specific drainage, I really would just like some general information on the units we're looking to go to. We are leaving from here in MI on the evening of September 7th, we'll have the next two weeks to hunt, and head for home either Friday night the 21st or Saturday morning the 22nd.
Upon the hours of podcasts, youtube videos, and looking over OnX, Google Earth, and GoHunt; I've narrowed down a few units that I think we want to focus on and bounce between depending on what we're seeing for elk sign. My thought is as of right now to start in one of the following units and either move to different trailheads and areas within that unit, or go to the next neighboring unit. None of us are picky hunters, 2 of the 3 of us are first time elk hunters and would be thrilled to death to bring a cow home.
So with that long introduction and explanation, can anyone who is local to the area, or has hunted these units before, shed some light on the type of terrain we are going to face or any obstacles any of you have had? Are the elk numbers in these areas decent? Again, not looking for a trophy bull here. One last concern I have is access, are there lots of ATV/ORV trails in these units? I've also noticed some trails that go right through private property, are you allowed to walk those or do you need to go around the private?
Units in question are 421, 521,43, & 53.
Appreciate anyone taking the time to read all of that. I'm beyond excited to get on the road and start this adventure. No matter the outcome I know it will be a life changing event and we'll all come out of the mountains for the better because of it.
Good luck to you all this season!
It's been a long time since I've been on here, a year since my intro post as you can see. So unfortunately my second post here is going to be asking for some help. As my intro post stated, I finally got serious about going out west and tackling a backcountry archery elk hunt. Ever since that post, I've been absorbing as much information as I can and acquiring gear, as well as preparing physically.
So, first off, like many others state, I'm not looking for anyone to drop me a waypoint or give me a specific drainage, I really would just like some general information on the units we're looking to go to. We are leaving from here in MI on the evening of September 7th, we'll have the next two weeks to hunt, and head for home either Friday night the 21st or Saturday morning the 22nd.
Upon the hours of podcasts, youtube videos, and looking over OnX, Google Earth, and GoHunt; I've narrowed down a few units that I think we want to focus on and bounce between depending on what we're seeing for elk sign. My thought is as of right now to start in one of the following units and either move to different trailheads and areas within that unit, or go to the next neighboring unit. None of us are picky hunters, 2 of the 3 of us are first time elk hunters and would be thrilled to death to bring a cow home.
So with that long introduction and explanation, can anyone who is local to the area, or has hunted these units before, shed some light on the type of terrain we are going to face or any obstacles any of you have had? Are the elk numbers in these areas decent? Again, not looking for a trophy bull here. One last concern I have is access, are there lots of ATV/ORV trails in these units? I've also noticed some trails that go right through private property, are you allowed to walk those or do you need to go around the private?
Units in question are 421, 521,43, & 53.
Appreciate anyone taking the time to read all of that. I'm beyond excited to get on the road and start this adventure. No matter the outcome I know it will be a life changing event and we'll all come out of the mountains for the better because of it.
Good luck to you all this season!
