Unit 23 December Hunt 23N or 23S?

[cljordanaz]

Hi all, not new to the site but first time posting.  After seven years as my first choice, I finally drew a 23 December late rifle whitetail tag.  I've hunted 23S for years during the archery seasons and have several spots around Boyer Ridge and Tanner Peak that I know hold deer.  I'm planning to backpack in if needed to look for 100"+ quality deer (pics of my two that didn't quite make it for attention).

After drawing the tag I've had several people tell me I should scout and start in 23N for bigger/better quality coues.  Any advice from someone with experience in 23 if it will be worth my time to scout new areas in 23N.  I always planned on backpacking into the Tanner Peak area and have seen some nice deer in there earlier in the season.

Thanks in advance.

[yotebuster]

I’d hunt where you know.  It’d be easier glassing in the south as well.  

[125coues]

try getting to hells canyon

[wildwoody]

In a canyon in the woods. Really, they'll be doing alot of cruzing and checking.. South