I've been looking at the area around the selway river in unit 16 and noticed the elevation varies from about 2,000 feet to about 6,000 feet. What I'm not sure about is if Elk generally frequent lower elevations around the 3-4,000 foot mark? I'll be going in October for rifle season. Is it gonna take snow to get them that low or not? I'm guessing hunting pressure might affect it too, I dunno. Any help would be appreciated!
Idaho unit 16 selway river
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Chester
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I’d probably be looking into the 4500-6000 range for elevation in October .
Thanks, being from Ohio and only having archery elk hunted in Colorado before, this is new stuff to me.
CampRipleyLF
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My philosophy is they will be as high as possible until something pushes them down.... And little snow wont do it
Elk are where elk are.... its not to sound like a smart ass but is truth. You can guess but until boots on ground or someone with actual knowledge tells you truthful info its just guessing. Have a scouting plan thats covers all multiple elevations and different cover types, flexabilty can be best plan. Oct rifle is idaho can get pretty crazy i would think the bulls have seen atleast some pressure. I would look for nasty spots at any elevation away from easy travel corridors, look at your map and think where do i not want to go and then go there! Good luck
