Elk hunting in the Bob Creek wilderness

[mk63]

Originally Posted by artie

The regs say only non motorized bikes can be used on the bike trails so I guess there goes my idea about using these new electric bikes they are selling.

I think this is a bit of a grey area, I've heard of guys using E-bikes in a lot of the 400s where motorized vehicles are prohibited, not sure how this is being enforced. Anyone on the forum have any insight?

[West O'5]

Originally Posted by mk63

I think this is a bit of a grey area, I've heard of guys using E-bikes in a lot of the 400s where motorized vehicles are prohibited, not sure how this is being enforced. Anyone on the forum have any insight?

E-bikes are illegal,same as any other fuel powered engine.

[fuzzy78]

100% you can have quad in/on the designated trails in bob creek so from the staging area if you head west then yes 100%. But on the black creek side the only person allowed on Ohv are the local trapper ken hilderbrand and one other fellow. But it is all grazing lease and the rancher doesnt like people around his cattle so he trys to stop alot of people.

[Kristopher10]

Originally Posted by West O'5

E-bikes are illegal,same as any other fuel powered engine.

I could be wrong, but the way that I understand it is that e-bikes that are self propelled are not permitted. However, e-bikes that are assist only (as is you need to be physically pedaling for the electric motor to operate) are permitted as they still require muscular power to move.

[mk63]

Originally Posted by Kristopher10

I could be wrong, but the way that I understand it is that e-bikes that are self propelled are not permitted. However, e-bikes that are assist only (as is you need to be physically pedaling for the electric motor to operate) are permitted as they still require muscular power to move.

Pretty sound logic, anyone on here know who would be the best regulatory body to contact to confirm this?

[The moose]

Originally Posted by mk63

Pretty sound logic, anyone on here know who would be the best regulatory body to contact to confirm this?

Good luck. A buddy tried and could not get a firm answer from any one. In the end was told its non defined (okay....) he used his and was apparently not a issue but I would guess a different CO could have very different opinions on it.

not sure what agencies he tried.

[Prairiewolf]

On another note, the southern access to to much of Bob Creek Wildland now lies within grazing leases. It appears that to access Bob Creek Wildland you've got to pass through a GRL of some sort. Have people been contacting the leaseholder here? How's this process been?

[mk63]

Originally Posted by Prairiewolf

On another note, the southern access to to much of Bob Creek Wildland now lies within grazing leases. It appears that to access Bob Creek Wildland you've got to pass through a GRL of some sort. Have people been contacting the leaseholder here? How's this process been?

You are correct, I had no issues when I contacted him, he's a good guy.

[Sako300]

I too have been thinking about getting out to Bob Creek this fall for a 4-7 day camp, i confirmed that the designated ATV trails are active so hauling a camp in should hopefully not be an issue. Plan on checking out the trails in the next week or two but was wondering if anyone has had any experience hauling in a camp? Judging by everyone;s post seems like there is a fair amount of elk in the area, just a matter of locating the bulls?

Cheers.

[mk63]

I've actually seen more cougars then elk while scouting this summer in there, pretty crazy.

[leeelmer]

So the staging area is in a grazing allotment now? South side
Or is it after you leave?
I am planning a trip this fall with the horses and want to double check before
I have looked but my map is not detailed enought to tell if it is or not.
Thanks

[LKILR]

Down load MD Ranchlands to your I- hunter app and you won’t have any confusion when you proceed on foot/horse/quad.

[Pasc43]

The GRL says no motorized vehicles allowed..

[WhatPants]

The GRL says no motorized vehicles allowed..

Call the lease holder, they will allow OHV on designated trails for access to Bob Creek, just not for access to the rest of their lease.

I just hope they never change their mind and try to limit access to the public land behind the lease.

[moosehead867]

Originally Posted by Prairiewolf

308 is a great area to hunt elk. It is primarily crown land, but the mixture of a few grazing leases and reasonable restrictions on OHV use reduces hunting pressure relative to say, 402 next door.

I'd suggest starting your hunt at the south end staging area. You'll have to get access via the GL contact though, because the south end has GL's all along the boundary. You can walk in from the north of the WMU, but its far more pressured due to access off of 532 highway and proximity to the city. I've never accessed via Waldron, sounds like alot of people do but again that requires contacting the ranch and it always looks busy.

The south end is far more open and rolling. Depending on what you see for scouting you can spot and stalk from high points, then use the topography to close distances to get close for a bow.

Good luck, sounds like a great time with family.

what are GLs?

[Boundless_84]

Grazing Lease