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Elk hunts, archery in particular, are our specialty. I will start with some general information about licenses and tags and go from there.
LICENSES AND TAGS
Years ago, the Idaho Legislature began to annually set aside 2400 elk tags for the exclusive use of our outfitters. These are in
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addition to the tags offered over the counter to the general public. What this means to you is that I can guarantee your tag for elk and you don't have to worry about the tags being sold out. On the other hand, these tags are still sold on a first come, first serve basis to the outfitters. To purchase your license and tags for you, I must have the following correct hunting license information:
- Home Address
- Phone Number
- Social Security Number
- Height, Weight
- Color of Hair and Eyes
- Date of Birth
- Driver's License Number & Expiration Date
- Proof of a completed hunter and/or bow hunter safety course*
* For you younger guys who have never hunted Idaho before, please provide proof of a completed hunter and/or bow hunter safety course.
Upon booking a hunt, this information is required along with the fees for the license and tags and a 50% deposit. This deposit is required immediately to insure your hunt dates. I need to firm up the year's schedule as soon as possible. The remaining balance will be due 30 days prior to the hunt NO EXCEPTIONS!
What you should be concerned with is that all outfitters only have so much room and can only accommodate so many hunters. Once we're booked up, that's it! We still have some openings for this year, so get in touch with me as soon as possible
| On many of our elk hunts, both deer and bear can also be shot with no additional trophy fees. The appropriate tags will need to be purchased ahead of time though. Only elk can be shot on the controlled hunts in Units 40 and 42. Most of our elk hunting is done in South/Central Idaho. The Fish and Game units where I operate are 25 and 33. The major drainage's in these units are the South Fork of the Salmon River in Unit 25; and in Unit 33 it's the Middle Fork of the Payette River. This exclusive area borders the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, which is the largest wilderness area in the lower 48 states. I also offer draw hunts for elk in Units 40 and 42 in southwestern Idaho. |
Our elk herds have steadily been on the increase. A lot of this has to do with cutting back seasons and the drought we have experienced for the last eight to ten years. The chances of getting a shot at bulls in the 300+ Boone & Crockett class are excellent. I want to express to you that elk hunting can be physically demanding so being in reasonable shape is a must. Contrary to the numerous magazine articles and hunting videos out there, bulls aren't hiding behind every tree. Be mentally prepared to hunt hard for a full week.
We have a big advantage over a lot of other outfitters. We go to the hills in May and don't come out until November every year. Our summer horseback operation allows us to watch the elk move from their wintering grounds to their summer range. Most outfitters are businessmen who hunt one or two months out of the year. We hunt around 10 months and try to make a living at it.
Over the last several years, we have become a lot smarter trying to improve our hunter success. One way was to eliminate our base camp and go to strictly spike camps. We set up 12' X 14' tents right in the drainage's that consistently hold elk. This means that we don't have to ride on horseback for two or three hours every morning and every evening to get to the elk.
These spike camps are equipped to handle 2 hunters and their guide. Tents contain army cots with foam pads and are heated by wood stoves. Once you're packed in to your spike camps, most hunting will be done on foot and the average hunter in decent shape can handle it quite easily. It's common for us to have a hunter get a shot within a 1/4 mile from the camp.
You will be limited to one standard army duffel bag weighing no more than 70 pounds, and I mean 70 pounds! Your sleeping bag can be packed separately. I have rifle scabbards for the horses. But you bow hunters, try to either buy a sling or rig something up to carry your bow on horseback if needed. |
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We will have two guided hunts with the rifle and three with the bow this year. Please take note that these are your arrival and departure dates; the day you arrive in Idaho and the day you depart Idaho.
Your 7-day hunts are the days between.
* PLEASE NOTE — NON-RESIDENT LICENSE AND TAG FEES HAVE GONE UP RECENTLY:
A non-resident hunting license now costs $141.50; non-resident Elk tag $372.50; non-resident Deer tag is $258.50; non-resident Bear tag $151.75; and Archery & Muzzle loader permits, both run $18.25. |
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Archery Elk Hunt — 7 Day Hunt
Units 25 & 33 - South/Central Idaho
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$3000 — 2 on 1
$4000 — 1 on 1 |
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| Archery Elk and Deer hunts are in Big Game Units 25 and 33. All hunts are 7 days long. Special arrangements can be made for a ten-day bow hunt—1 on 1 $4500, 2 on 1 $3500. |
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Rifle Elk Hunt — 7 Day Hunt
Units 25 & 33 - South/Central Idaho
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$3000 — 2 on 1
$4000 — 1 on 1 |
*Both Deer & Bear can also be shot on Hunts 1 & 2 with the purchase of the appropriate tags.
**Hunt 3 is offered in Unit 33 Only! |
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| Rifle Elk and Deer hunts are in Big Game Units 25 and 33. All hunts are 7 days long. Special arrangements can be made for a ten-day bow hunt—1 on 1 $4500, 2 on 1 $3500. |
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Trophy Bucks and/or Bulls
Unit 33 South/Central Idaho |
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For those of you who are muzzleloader hunters, this is a dream hunt. This hunt is booked solely as a 1 on 1 hunt. There should be plenty of snow around the 7000' to 8000' elevations we will be hunting. That will move the deer and elk out of the real high country, making it quite easy for us to get in on some excellent hunting. And remember, the bucks should be rutting heavily at this time.
There are no other rifle or archery hunts going on at this time. This is strictly a muzzleloader hunt so we will have the whole country to ourselves. To make this hunt even more appealing, there are also 50 bull tags offered at the same time in this unit. The elk tags are a draw but it doesn't hurt to apply. If you are fortunate enough to be drawn, you are on a deer/elk combo hunt. If you don't draw, you're still guaranteed a spot on the deer hunt. Of course, you can always apply for the elk tag alone without booking a deer hunt. We have plenty of options.
We will offer one hunt for Trophy Mule Deer and/or Elk. Your arrival date will tentatively be November 9th and you will depart on the 2oth. The 10-day hunt costs $3000 and is booked as a 1 on 1 hunt only.
Special Muzzleloader Elk Hunt — (Draw) - 7 Day Hunt
Unit 33 - South/Central Idaho
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$3000 - 2 on 1 |
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Special Muzzleloader Deer Hunt — (Guaranteed Tag) - 7 Day
Unit 33 - South/Central Idaho
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$2700 - 2 on 1 |
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Units 25 & 33 South/Central Idaho
We also offer drop camp hunts every year for elk and deer. We will pick you up at the airport, return you to the airport, and supply you with enough food to last the week. You will be staying in 12' X 14' wall tents and sleeping on army cots with foam pads. Camps will have Coleman lights, Coleman stoves, and sheepherder stove will supply heat in the tents. On tent will be a sleeping tent and one will be a cook tent. All firewood will be cut. There is a four-person minimum (additional fees for parties under four). These drop camp hunts will be set up in areas not affected by the guided hunters. Depending on where I think your chances for success are greater will determine whether we use horses or four-wheel drive vehicles.
Hunt cost is $1500 for parties of four or greater, $1800 for parties under four plus your general license at $141.50 an elk tag for $372.50; deer tag for 258.50 and bear tag for $151.75 (optional). All drop camps are seven days with a day in and a day out for a total of nine days. The drop camp dates will be exactly the same arrival and departure dates as our guided hunts unless special arrangements are made. We can also tailor a trip for you lasting more than 7 days at an additional cost.
* In addition to the usual license and tag fees, all archers will need an archery permit which is an additional $18.25
You will also be limited to one standard size duffle bag (army) for your gear. the weight cannot exceed 70 pounds! We have to pack this on horseback. We've had some guys bring bags that are just outrageously bulky and heavy. Don't wait until we get the the trailhead to decide you don't need your third pair of boots and eight boxes of ammo. Pack reasonably. All you need are two main sets of clothes. Bags in excess of 70 pounds will not be packed. We will weigh all bags before loading horses. an guys, there is no need for spare riles.
Most of these areas you're getting set up in have no trails and could be somewhat dangerous. Please use your head and weigh you bags. You sleeping bag can be packed separately and the same with your rifle.
Drop Camp Hunts for Elk & Deer
Units 25 & 33 - South/Central Idaho
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Archery - $1500
Rifle - $1500 |
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(208) 454-1322
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