Idaho - Unit 43 General

daveytech · Post by **daveytech** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:59 pm

Hello everyone. I've been lurking on these forums for awhile and I have to say this is quite the place.

I finally decided to register so I could ask for some pointers!

Last year I hunted in Idaho for the first time. On the eastern side of Unit 43.

There was an early snow and only one of the four of us managed to fill a tag. It was extremely disappointing, I hiked between 3-6 miles a day for 6 days and only saw does. I ended up picking up camp and traveling west, to lower elevation (4500-6000ish) where the hunters were having much better success.

Having only ever lived and hunted in California (Ive drawn X zone tags a few times), I feel quite inexperienced. That said, mule deer hunting is my greatest passion. Sadly, I have never shot anything better than a small 3x3, or seen anything better than that in the wild. I dream about bagging a 4x4 some day, even a small one. I know it's not much but hey, a man has to start somewhere.

This brings me to my next point... I lack the ability to go scout in ID. Though I might be able to to convince my supervisors to let me go in future years.

While I have some good ideas of where to hunt in this unit, I was hoping someone could give me some advice on where to start. I'm willing to hike anywhere.

If anyone has advice or tips for campgrounds in the area near Featherville I would very much appreciate it.

Thanks for listening,
Davey

pokymuleys · Post by **pokymuleys** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:27 pm

i know of places to find big bucks in eastern idaho around pocatello idaho but not in unit 43 if u need more info about hunting around eastern idaho just ask i should know

Post by **MuleyMadness** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:28 pm

I'm no help on your unit in Idaho, but WELCOME and a PLEASURE to have you aboard. Hope you enjoy and stick around.

Brett

AGCHAWK · Post by **AGCHAWK** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:44 pm

Davey, WELCOME TO MM! Sorry I can't help ya as far as the request goes. I do hunt whitetail in N ID every year but do not get into the southern portions much.

I just wanted to take a second to welcome you to one of the best hunting sites around.

idhuntnfool · Post by **idhuntnfool** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:54 pm

I have tried hunting the same area with about as much success as you. although I have been close to trinity mt. and run into a few decent bucks. shoot me an e-mail and we'll talk.good luck

IDdesertman · Post by **IDdesertman** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:23 pm

I was on the east side of 43 this last weekend. This was my first time in that area so I mainly drove around, not much hiking. I did see about 7 does. Its definately is a good looking area and I would also like to hear from some folks who have hunted there in the past...

daveytech · Post by **daveytech** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:39 am

Thanks for all the warm welcomes!

pokymuleys: I have been considering a change of unit in Idaho, but two of the guys I hunt with have hunted this unit in the past and seem stuck on it. Is the area you speak of a general hunt unit?

idhuntnfool: I will e-mail you shortly.

IDdesertman: The eastern side is higher elevation and looks fantastic. The issue we had last year was an early snow before the season opened (or thats how I see it anyways). We met some hunters who had been hunting that area for 14 years and they said they had always had a lot of success except for this past year.

idhuntnfool · Post by **idhuntnfool** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:15 pm

A guy told me most of the deer migrate out early. He said they go into Unit 45. Who knows how true that is.

joshuadhogue · Post by **joshuadhogue** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:23 am

I have hunted unit 43 for my whole life. I would recomend hunting lick cr. trail. It is just south of the old smokey bar at the base of fleck summit. There is a small road off of the main road that takes you to the base of the trail. I have shot two trophy buck up that trail. A 5x6 that had a 32 inch spread and a 4x4 with a 36 inch spread. I have moved on to archery hunting and i see monster bucks every year. The only buck i have got with my bow was a two point, however, I get closer and closer every year. I hope this helps you. let me know if you need any more information!

bmaxxx · Post by **bmaxxx** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 6:07 pm

idhuntnfool wrote:A guy told me most of the deer migrate out early. He said they go into Unit 45. Who knows how true that is.

i have family in gooding and i'd agree 45 or 52 would definitely be a unit to got to. however, the bennet hills are a controled hunt with some steep odds.

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