Idaho Elk Hunting

[Engineer]

Going to Idaho with my dad for our first archery elk hunt in September. He has recently had open heart surgery and is currently recovering well. We have both been training multiple days a week in the gym to prepare. We are using this trip as something to look forward to in rebuilding his abilities. I know its steep country but I was curious if anyone had any general elk hunting tips beyond "get out and hike" or "watch Randy Newberg". I am also curious to hear stories of Idaho hunts and what made you successful.

Our draw is for "north of Boise" by about 2 hours.

-Engineer

 

[Common Sense]

Less than a year after my open heart surgery my son took me on a grueling hike to find me a bear. I didn’t have any trouble until we started to pack it out (my chest started hurting and he had to pack it out). Fortunately after it was in the truck, I felt just fine.🫣

 

[Engineer]

Less than a year after my open heart surgery my son took me on a grueling hike to find me a bear. I didn’t have any trouble until we started to pack it out (my chest started hurting and he had to pack it out). Fortunately after it was in the truck, I felt just fine.🫣

Haha! I 100% expect to be packing out any elk with minimal help from him. We somehow both got the lucky to get tags OTC. Hoping to just bring 1 home. Glad you're doing well after your surgery. He had a CABG. quadruple bypass.

 

[Common Sense]

My quadruple bypass was 18 years ago, and all is good. Hope pops does as well as I have.