poirier_2023
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I got my idaho elk and deer Dec 1st. Stood in line at 4am so I wouldn't miss out on a DVA tag. Best of luck this year!
2024 tags already here
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Jack Sherwood
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The locals usually despise non residents, very rude!
poirier_2023
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It's not horrible but there's definitely a percentage that doesn't like non-residents and some make it more known. I've lived in Idaho and honestly some residents are just as bad or worse than non-residents when it comes to taking other spots or leaving litter behind.
By saying WOOHOO I imagine that that excitement is because you draw LE tags? I can't imagine they've already drawn them...? Or is it that they sent you the over the counter tags that all can purchase?
Jack Sherwood
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We are tired of people coming in behind us on ATV's when it's clear someone is parked at a gate and walked in. There's nothing more frustrating!
This should be mentioned in the F&G hand book as a unwritten ethics violation to other hunters.
We only use our machines to get game out (when permissable) or pack it out if not.
A little courtesy goes a long ways with us N.Idaho folks
poirier_2023
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They are OTC but non-resident tags are limited and sell out very quickly. It is a little challenging.
I hear ya Jack. I agree 100%. But this is happening to residents and non-residents alike. Not everyone uses their machines in the same manner you do though. I always walk and in a day I'll have 20 plus residents pass me on their SxS. Especially in the CDA mountains
. Everyone needs to be courtesy and if someone's wrong. Just admit it and move on. Love N. Idaho!Ricky McLaughlin
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Me too!!!On my 30th birthday my wife bought me a lifetime hunting license for Alabama. Even if I move to another state its still good to go. At the time it was $150.00, Now it's on a sliding scale for your age. Highest price is about $700 for very young kids. Now I'm so old I'm not required to have a license for anything, except for driving.
Jack Sherwood
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St. Maries here, we go hunt plan B when we see a rig parked at a gate.They are OTC but non-resident tags are limited and sell out very quickly. It is a little challenging.
I hear ya Jack. I agree 100%. But this is happening to residents and non-residents alike. Not everyone uses their machines in the same manner you do though. I always walk and in a day I'll have 20 plus residents pass me on their SxS. Especially in the CDA mountains
Plan B can also be going out to another gate and walking in to a spot and letting them push to you. There's advantages to knowing the country, I've shot scads of deer and a few elk using this tactic.
cstanley14
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Idaho used to be fairly friendly for non-residents. Not so much as of 2 years ago. Now non-residents have to log into a virtual room December 1 and basically stand in line and hope when your number is up, there are still tags available for the unit you wish to hunt. My son, who is a non-resident, logged into the room this past December about 45 minutes ahead of the required time and there were over 30,000 applicants ahead of him. Needless to say, he didn't get the tag he wanted. 2 reasons contributed to that. Idaho has gone to the 90-10 rule, and secondly, the state reduced the number of tags due to last years' winter kill.
Unfortunately, all our deer, elk and moose have mysteriously moved east to Wyoming. They have less wolves so we've heard rumor's of...
yup Brent, really s l o w this year but gotta still give em credit bro, they're WAY better than most!!!
So I REALLY like my fresh channel cats outta the Snake, and to maximize my efforts Idaho offers a "2 pole" tag endorsement, So we're able to use two fishing rods simultaneously.
You too buddy!!! I found a really good late season MD rut hunt that has 40 tags so I'm hoping for that draw!! I saw some dandy's last year in the rut!!!
