River Boar hunting strategies?

[Elite163]

Hey everyone,


I recently bought a river boat and looking to plan some hunts this fall on some of the local rivers. I am wondering what everyone’s strategy is when hunting large rivers.


Is it best to cruise the river until you see some good sign/trails to the river and then set up a camp close by and just boat in the dark to that area and start hunting/hiking it?


Or is it best to run rivers like a backpack style of hunt and just have a spike camp essentially and move lots? I have a large outfitters tent and some ultralight sheep hunting tents so I can do a few options.


I will be mainly going after elk and do have a moose tag also.

[HappyJack]

Probably not a good idea to boat a river in the dark.

You could set up a camp or just float downstream and hunt, then jet back to the truck or your camp. Lots of game taken right on the river bank.

[Downwindtracker2]

River hunting is no different than road hunting now.

[HappyJack]

More people with trucks and orv's than those with jet boats. You can get into some very good hunting via jet boat.

[ryanb]

The best elk hunting from rivers generally involves significant hiking back from the river anywhere there is significant pressure (all rivers that are boat-able). Moose can be taken closer, and can often be spotted from the boat. Be prepared to get a days hike back from the river for good elkn action and be prepared for the ensuing pack-out.