Got drawn for ID unit 40!

I'm pretty stoked since this will be the first controlled hunt i've been drawn for. Anybody hunt this unit before? i've heard it is an awesome hunt with lots of big bucks chasing does so it should be pretty cool. I will be heading down there next month to do some scouting so we'll see what i can find. If anybody has suggestions or tips i would really appreciate it! i haven't spent too much time in the southern part of Idaho so i am looking forward to hunting some new ground. should be a good season!
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I would head for the top of 'War Eagle' and other peaks. They will be there til the 1st week in November then start heading down to winter ranges in Oregon/southern Idaho. Congrats on a great tag.
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I wouldnt say there are lots of big bucks running around chasing does....but there are a few here and there...nothing like it use to be.
I have 5 buddies that drew 40 this year so a couple of them should get good bucks. I have been going down there every year durring the hunt either helping buddies or just seeing what is running around.
Last year was a decent year down there, my brother had a tag and ended up shooting a 30 inch 3 point towards the end of the season. I had a broken leg and nobody wanted my opinion on where they should be hunting lol. After he killed his buck I headed down with my other brother....season still open we seen a 32+" 4 point with awesome mass and giant forks. A 27" 5x5 in the upper 170's. A 34" 3x4....and a toad of a buck that woulda been pushing 230" as a 9x10.....he was sick when I let him know lol
This year should be an amazing year for horn growth down there....best information anyone can give you is....no snow=hunt high......good snowfall=hunt low
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Congrats Chipmunk!! I drew the archey tag for area 40! I've seen some big bucks in that area and can't wait to get down there. My hunt starts in about a month, August 15th, and I can't wait!! If anyone has any ideas on where to start and you don't mind giving up some info, PM me, any help would be greatly appreciated. I'll let you know how I do Chipmunk. Good luck!!
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Right on! i hope you get in on some big bucks! that would be awesome to spot and stalk down there with a bow. keep me posted on how your hunt goes, i've still got to wait 3+ months for my hunt!
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H8,
Sent you a PM.
YB
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Thanks Youngbuck, I replied to your PM
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i have drawn that hunt before. I assume it is during the November rut? If so...the deer will not be in the same location as they are now....

They will be running down does during this hunt which is really cool. I shot a very nice 5 X 5 but was time limited (only had 3 days because I was going back east to hunt whitetails). I saw other deer much bigger but had to settle for that one. South Mountain area always produces good deer.
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Yeah the hunt starts Nov. 1st and goes through the 24th. I figure things will be a lot different by the time the hunt starts but i'd like to get down there and check out the lay of the land before i hunt in november. Got any pics of the 5x5 you killed? everyone i've talked to says to hold out for a monster so we will see what kind of animals i can find.
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