TheNorthStar
Well-known member
Hey fellas!
I'll be heading from Minnesota to Montana this Fall for my 2nd ever Western hunt and first ever shot at an Elk with my old man. We'd like to stick near the Bozeman area and I've been scouring the West slope of the Bridger range for a late Oct. hunt. Has anyone (or possibly everyone...) ever been up there in the early part of the season? What kind of conditions and herd behavior can one expect to find then?
I'm guessing that due to ease of access and close proximity to Bozeman, that that particular portion of the Gallatin Forest can get crowded. Would anyone suggest scoping out another area in the vicinity as a back up plan? I found out the hard way in central Idaho last year that it's a very good idea to hit the road with A, B and C plans intact. I'd only ask that you steer us away from Grizzly country if you have a suggestion. Our exposure to bears is nil and I wouldn't want an encounter with only a half assed idea about what to do with the situation.
Thanks in advance!
Phill
I'll be heading from Minnesota to Montana this Fall for my 2nd ever Western hunt and first ever shot at an Elk with my old man. We'd like to stick near the Bozeman area and I've been scouring the West slope of the Bridger range for a late Oct. hunt. Has anyone (or possibly everyone...) ever been up there in the early part of the season? What kind of conditions and herd behavior can one expect to find then?
I'm guessing that due to ease of access and close proximity to Bozeman, that that particular portion of the Gallatin Forest can get crowded. Would anyone suggest scoping out another area in the vicinity as a back up plan? I found out the hard way in central Idaho last year that it's a very good idea to hit the road with A, B and C plans intact. I'd only ask that you steer us away from Grizzly country if you have a suggestion. Our exposure to bears is nil and I wouldn't want an encounter with only a half assed idea about what to do with the situation.
Thanks in advance!
Phill