So here's the deal.
This will be my first fall chasing elk. We applied for a controlled hunt and didn't draw. So we decided, we were still going to hunt some where and decided to get a Tex Creek general tag (10/15 - 10/21). I have spent time previously in Idaho in and around Ketchum, Mackay, and on top of Borah Peak (this was awhile ago), but my first time in the Tex Creek area. Looks like we will be focusing on Unit 66. We will be probably set-up camp and maybe do an overnight camp farther in at some point.
A few questions I have for the folks on the forum:
1-Any areas in unit 66 you would recommend NOT going, and if willing, areas to focus on (higher elevations, burns, etc.)?
2-This area is somewhat near Greater Yellowstone area. Will/should grizzlies be a big concern in the area? I've seen different reports of outside and inside grizzly country. Like to get someones first hand experience.
3-Recommendations on places to set-up base camp.
4-Anyone else here going to be hunting the area?
Thanks for the help!!
This will be my first fall chasing elk. We applied for a controlled hunt and didn't draw. So we decided, we were still going to hunt some where and decided to get a Tex Creek general tag (10/15 - 10/21). I have spent time previously in Idaho in and around Ketchum, Mackay, and on top of Borah Peak (this was awhile ago), but my first time in the Tex Creek area. Looks like we will be focusing on Unit 66. We will be probably set-up camp and maybe do an overnight camp farther in at some point.
A few questions I have for the folks on the forum:
1-Any areas in unit 66 you would recommend NOT going, and if willing, areas to focus on (higher elevations, burns, etc.)?
2-This area is somewhat near Greater Yellowstone area. Will/should grizzlies be a big concern in the area? I've seen different reports of outside and inside grizzly country. Like to get someones first hand experience.
3-Recommendations on places to set-up base camp.
4-Anyone else here going to be hunting the area?
Thanks for the help!!
