Our Idaho hunting area encompasses almost 400 square miles on which includes the Gospel Hump Wilderness, Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness and the Nez Perce National Forest. The Salmon River runs through our outfitting area for approximately 26 miles. The elevation is from 2,300 ft. to over 7,400 ft. with the lodge at 5,600 ft. in elevation.

The fall brings on elk season. The bugle of Idaho elk can be heard echoing throughout the mountains, which makes for great Idaho elk hunting. Our elk hunts are in units 19 & 20 of the Selway Zone and 20A of the Middle Fork Zone.  We hunt the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, The Gospel Hump Wilderness, and the Nez Perce National Forest from backcountry camps that are a 5 to 12 mile ride from the lodge. These are wilderness hunts at their best.

Our guided elk hunts start September 15th these are a any weapon bugle combination hunts for elk, deer and bear they run from September 15th. thru October 8th and are from deluxe backcountry camps. From October 8th to November 10th we have our regular elk hunts. These hunts require a 5 to 12 mile horse back ride to camp. Our typical camp feature's a cook tent with kitchen and  propane cook stove, wood stoves for heat and table & chairs.   The sleeping tents have cots with foam pads and a wood stove for heat. A elk hunting guides will guide you through these majestic mountains in your pursued of trophy elk, deer & bear. When you return from a days hunting our camp cook is sure to keep you well fed with some of the backcountry's best home cooked meals.

We offer deluxe drop camps for the experience hunters. These camps are the same ones we use for our guided hunts. They feature cook tent with propane cook stove and wood stove for heat. It is equipped with dishes, pots & pans and table & chairs. The sleeping tents are equipped with cots with foam pads and wood stoves for heat. All you need to bring is your food and personal gear. We pack you in and pack you and your game out. The camps are  also equipped with satellite phones for emergencies and contact with the lodge. These camps will sleep up to 8 people. We require a minimum of 3 hunters in drop camps. We do not mix groups in a drop camp. We also offer a 10% discount for 5 or more hunters in a drop camp.

Our Lodge and Backcountry Ranch hunts are from our main lodge or the Cook Ranch. These are great hunts for the hunter that needs a a roof over his head each night. These hunts are done by horseback & foot. Also a great hunt for the hunter who brings his a non-hunter along. These hunts can be self guided or guided. 

 

We offer bighorn sheep hunts in control hunt area 19. These are 10 day hunts and are by horse, foot and jet boat. There is a good sheep population in our area and with our pre hunt scouting your chances of scoring are very high.

Moose hunts run from August 30th thru Nov 23rd. We hunt control areas 19-1, 19-2, 20-1, 20-2 & 20-4. These hunt are from camp & lodge depending on which tag you draw.

Our mountain lion hunts are based out of the lodge from November 20th thru March 31st. We us 4X4, ATV or snowmobile to find fresh lion tracks and use dogs to track them.  There is a two lion limit and a reduced price lion tag. The cost for the nonresident license & tag is $173.25 with the second tag at $31.75. 

Our spring bear hunts over bait run from May 15th thru June 30th. These hunts are based from the lodge which has great accommodations and food. Our success rate on bear is very high with a two bear limit in 2009. These are great hunts for couples or father & sons or daughters. We have a reduced price hunt for daughter's or son's from 12 to 17 years old that accompany and adult The cost is $1,200.00. There is also a reduced mentor license & bear tag for $14.00. The hunts over bait work well for a person that can't take a strenuous hunt.

 We also offer a spot & stalk bear hunts on the main Salmon River. These hunts will be from jet boat. We will spot the bears from the river and stalk in for a shot. This country is steep and you need to be in good physical shape. These hunts will run from April 15th to May 1st. The cost will be $2,675.00. Call for more information.

No matter what type of Idaho Hunting you choose, our guides, packers, and cooks will make your backcountry hunt a memorable one!

For more information call Rick & Deb at (208) 842-2417
Or drop us an e-mail, we would like to hear from you!

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