There are 17 "any weapon" general season elk zones in Idaho that allow you to harvest a branch antlered bull. Which one is the best? Where should I pick up my rifle and hunt? Well, you should go where you want. But this little exercise is intended to give you an idea of some of the hot spots in the state. So stay tuned as we examine Idaho's great general season elk hunts!
2011 data is not in yet, obviously, but there's enough info out there to get us planning for the 2012 hunt. Here's some details about the tournament; more will follow.
- No archery hunts were considered; this is intended for the rifle hunter who wants an over-the-counter tag
- No general spike-only or anterless hunts were considered; only general season antlered seasons were considered
- No controlled hunts were considered (but we'll do that one next)
- Elk Management Zones are being compared, not individual units. However, there will be plenty of commentary about the units in the discussion.
- Zones were placed on the bracket randomly
- May the best Zone win.
~ J. Bunch
