They are spot on with the controlled hunt... Idaho is a true lottery so no bonus or preference points, you might as well you have as good of a chance as anyone. You spend enough time with the harvest stats, the decent units start jumping out.
I do a couple ways...
1. I use pork fat sometimes. I usually go for 10-15%.... The normal Johnsonville brats are crazy fat, hence why they always catch on fire.. With low fat content you will not want to cook to well done or will get dry, but much healthier that way.
2. I've also buy pork...
Southern Elk has it about right. Yea, you can find cheap packs, but if your pack and/or your boots are problems, you have real problems. Literally, I have seen both items end hunts for guys. That sucks worse than saving up for a decent pack. I strongly advise you not to underestimate the need...
Michigangunner, You are so right about rifle season pack ins. A couple more things I would add.
1. You never know when you are going to be up against serious snow that time of year. It could be 60 degrees or could be 18 inches of snow overnight. Personally, I would invest in a pair of snow...
Colorado has the most elk and with that comes the most hunters. I've been on more than 20 elk hunts in Colorado, I love elk hunting in that state, but you have to be prepared to distance yourself from the crowds. Colorado attracts a ton of first timers and intermediates. It seems to always be...
I used to run 4-6 dogs and was in South Dakota every year for many years. I hunted primarily around Pierre. If you are going to go early in the season you will have lots more hunters to deal with and the birds get pretty wary and wise fast. If you are in a small group of guys and can't really...