eldonkey Report post Posted October 10, 2009 Hi all, My first Elk hunt ( cow) is next week, and am very excited. Done some pretty decent scouting and have picked out a few decent spots. What I was wondering is if anyone new just how crowded this unit gets during the october Cow hunt? 625 tags, and a fairly small unit in comparison to others in the state. Any other info on the unit is also appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted October 10, 2009 Which 5BS hunt is it?? Yes very crowded... but very easy hunt.... The elk are very predictable there....get out there and learn that patern... they bed in the canyons or the supper thick flat/basin areas.... feed on the mesas and water in the dark or just at first light/last light... work the edges of the bedding areas opening morning.... should be a done deal by 9 am in 5BS! Very fun hunt there in my opinion. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakehaffey Report post Posted October 10, 2009 I have seen over a thousand elk there in a weekend before. Lots of hunters but tons of elk! Should be a blast! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommat Report post Posted October 11, 2009 I hunted the Archery hunt there last month...chased around a herd of about 200...If I had a rifle I would have been done every morning and every afternoon...Lots of Elk running around. I like the north end of the unit around the powerline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eldonkey Report post Posted October 11, 2009 IVe thought about camping on rd 82, or maybe the 211, I am guessing those get really crowded... Any idea when folks typically start coming in to set-up? The hunt is Friday, I was thinking of heading up Wednesday evening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kphunter Report post Posted October 13, 2009 elkdonkey: The southern part of the unit is very dry and I would not concentrate there. I would go where most of the folks here have said - head up north toward the border of 5BN/5BS. Much better conditions, more water and more elk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLH Report post Posted October 13, 2009 Check the Long Lake area out and see if you do any good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnie blaze Report post Posted October 13, 2009 Check the Long Lake area out and see if you do any good. +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eldonkey Report post Posted October 20, 2009 Thanks everyone for the input, was able to harvest my first Elk on Saturday morning... about 2 miles east of the 82 rd in the middle part of the unit. Was one heck of an experience, and can't wait for the next opportunity this November in 20b for Deer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
