I drew Idahos 'Famous Unit 45" tag-where to go?

My hunting buddy and I FINALLY drew a Idaho unit 45 buck tag for rifle. My buddy drew once before and got a nice 29 1/2" buck. However, then, the hunt was a full month LATER/with the rut in November and access to where he hunted is all shut down due to the local billionaire rancher that wants the whole mountain to himself. We just got back from scouting the area, seeing VERY FEW deer in the hills, covered hundreds of miles by RZR and foot. Saw 2 descent bucks on private, could never get a hold of anyone though. About a 30" 3x4 and a nice MAYBE 160 4x4 buck in that heard. Only saw little bucks and couple does in the hills. We know this is a migratory unit but everyone swears there is a good local deer population, we didnt see em. So, just wondering if anyone has hunted it and might have any info to contribute. The odds of drawing this tag are about once every 50 years! Thanks.
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killerbee
Welcome to the form. Usually after being a member for a while you would get a lot of help. But the "1 st posters" come and go, and usually don't get much help. Stick around, share your story of the hunt, and I'll bet you get a bunch of help for your next hunt.

But it would hurt to check out the area around the lake
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Springville Shooter
Also, check with the local wardens and biologist. They usually keep good track of the herds in these premium units and are often willing to help out. Best of luck with your hunt.-----SS
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Interesting, since I'm a "new member" I wont get much help... Thought that was the point of these forums. We have called both fish and game officers and the local biologist with NO call backs yet. They were "on mission" last week supposedly. Guess I'll keep checking around. We have 1 message with the biologist and 2 to the game warden. Thanks for any help someone can offer.
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killerbee
No,in my opinion, the"point" of these forums is to "GIVE" AND TAKE information, make new friends, and share strategies. I can't think of one place that is set up sticky for coming on and asking for hand outs.
Again, stick around, share the great pics and stories of your hunt, and I'll bet your next hunt will be loaded with help.
I've been on the hunt,4 times, if you put in your time around the lake, you'll do pretty good
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9er
Listen to what killerbee has to say!!! He's a good guy and kills some nice animals.
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Hi there, CONGRATS! great draw!
I think your hunt is already over but if not, try the rim rock above long's crossing. North of Glenns ferry on "old oregon trail road" at some point turns into "bennet mountain road" and heads north. "long's crossing" is where the road crosses a creek, shortly past that is a road that leads to a plateau area with lots of brushy draws and rim rock. LOTS of great bucks there. I've never drawn the buck tag but I've drawn the late season doe tag a few times with great success. The last Doe I shot was with two bucks and she must have been in estrous because after she was down, the bucks wouldn't leave. We walked within about 30 yards of one buck, yelling, waving, etc and he didn't want to leave. It wasn't until I started throwing rocks at him, did he finally let us get near her. Great area, but crappy access to private land IMO.
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