...a few days ago I touched on the importance of field glassing if you want to become proficient at trophy mule deer hunting in Idaho. As I said, a high quality pair of binoculars and a good spotting scope are essential. Today let's discuss some techniques. I think the best way is to take you through an afternoon of glassing for mule deer. When I first set up to glass, binoculars are my first tool. With these I will sit with my elbows on my knees and methodically scan everything out … [Read more...]
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Mule deer hunting in Idaho
January 30, 2015
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The key to mule deer hunting in Idaho is of course field glassing. Success or failure will greatly depend on how proficient you are at looking long distances and being able to resolve what you are looking at. There is no magic potion or set of instructions to help teach glassing. It basically just take many hundreds of hours with your eyes glued to your binoculars or spotting scope and learning what mule deer look like at great distances. The only thing I can really tell you is … [Read more...]
Hunting cougar with archery in Idaho
January 29, 2015
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Hunting cougar with archery in Idaho is an excellent option. Most shots are 30 yards or less and a good medium weight arrow tipped with a 100 grain broadhead is sufficient. Taking a mountain lion with a bow is not as slam dunk though, as it does present it's share of challenges. Bows are typically cumbersome and on a long chase through the rugged Idaho mountains, they can become heavy and get hung up in the brush frequently. Also I've seen many times where ice and snow gathers on … [Read more...]
Private ranch elk hunts in Idaho
January 28, 2015
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During a four wheeler ride through the ranch today we came on this nice set of elk sheds in the creek. We will be offering a select handful of archery hunts for elk on our private ranch here in Idaho and a few rifle hunts as well. Archery season runs the length of September and of course is better in the rut. Rifle season starts the 10th of October, with the first week being the best. Combination hunts for elk and whitetail deer or mule deer will be available so be sure to … [Read more...]
Private Ranch Mule Deer Hunting and Whitetail Deer Hunting in Idaho
January 27, 2015
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With the addition of our new private ranch here in Idaho, we'll be keeping track of the mule deer and whitetail deer hunting as the year progresses. Archery season runs through September and rifle season starts October the 10th. We'll keep tabs on the mule deer and whitetail deer as the summer progresses and post some pictures here and there. We'll also keep everyone up to speed on the ranch improvements such as road building and fencing as the year progresses. We're obviously very … [Read more...]
Archery hunting trophy mule deer in Idaho
January 21, 2015
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Hunting trophy mule deer with archery equipment is as much a test of patience and persistence as it is an art form. In this particular region of Idaho, most big bucks can be found making it to and from bedding and feeding areas in early September. The most preferred feeding areas being alfalfa fields or wheat fields etc on a private ranch... The key isn't as much finding big mule deer bucks this time of year, but being patient and waiting for the perfect opportunity to put your bow to work. … [Read more...]
Idaho Black Bear Hunt
January 18, 2015
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Idaho has an excellent reputation for black bear hunting and rightfully so. Bear numbers meet or exceed target expectations in several key areas of the state, most notably anywhere near the Bitterroot Mountains. Another positive factor is the high percentage of color phase black bear. These bears live in diverse terrain ranging from heavily wooded forest to sparsely covered south facing hillsides. Typically bears that live in on the edge of these two different habitats have the greatest … [Read more...]
Idaho Mountain Lion Hunting
January 16, 2015
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I realized a few days ago that I'd been hunting mountain lion in the mountains of Idaho for 28 years now. No, I'm not that old, but the ol' man expected a boy to be tough and not making it to a cougar tree even at a young age was unacceptable. Over the years I've come to appreciate these big cats and become very close to a few of the dogs whose sole purpose in life was chasing them. They are not a predator that needs to be annihilated for the health of big game purposes. They are … [Read more...]
Idaho Whitetail Deer Hunts
January 15, 2015
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Central Idaho whitetail hunts are some of the best kept secrets in the whitetail hunting world. There are many opportunities to take big mature bucks with rifle or bow. Starting in September, archery hunting on private ranches is good, as the bucks make there way too and from feeding spots in the morning and evening. During November the rut heats up and the chance to take a big buck gets exponentially better as they begin to chase does for the better part of the day. In … [Read more...]
Idaho Mule Deer Hunt
January 14, 2015
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A Central Idaho mule deer hunt is high on many hunters bucket lists and for good reason. Of the western states, Idaho's mule deer population is arguably the healthiest. Many good draw units, especially in the region of Central idaho, are available, with opportunities to hunt mule deer with archery or rifle. Typically early in September with bow or rifle during the peak of the rut will produce the best bucks. By and large though, the best Idaho mule deer hunting to be found is on well … [Read more...]
