The last few years have seen a large influx of elk from the North. Perhaps this is due to pressure from wolves. Why this occurred is unknown but the fact that they are here to stay is what is important to us. Herds of 50 to 250 are common on the winter range near the farms across the southern end of the unit. We also have wolves, but the elk herd in unit 45 is increasing. Like other elk herds in Idaho, these elk have changed their behavior and seem to like the proximity of farmland and tend to bunch up into larger groups earlier in the season. It has been a number of years now since unit 45 has had a spike hunt. The bull to cow ratio is excellent and the number of trophy bulls are increasing each year. Spring Cove Outfitters has been allocated two mule deer tags in Idaho's coveted unit 45 deer hunt. We are offering these two opportunities as six day, premium trophy mule deer hunts. These two hunts will have at least 1 on 1 guiding, and will most likely also include a scout.