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Idaho
Shiras Moose Hunting
Moose
hunting in
Southeast Idaho
is extremely good with more moose spotted each
hunting day in Idaho than on many Canadian
moose
hunts or
Alaskan moose hunts. This is great moose hunting
country and Bearpaw Outfitters have seen well
over twenty moose in a single day during past
moose hunts. Best of all, success has been 100%
on bull moose hunts and cow moose hunts nearly
every season.
The reason
Bearpaw Outfitters have such high success on
their Shiras moose hunts is because they are
always watching for moose even while they are
hunting for other species. Bearpaw Outfitters
are consistently spotting moose throughout the
area and as a result they know the best places
to moose hunt each season.
Bull moose,
Cow Moose, and Combo Moose Hunts for multiple
species are offered. You have a choice to stay
at the tent camp, the mountain lodge, or the
local motel during your hunt. Moose tags are
issued through a draw, and Idaho has the best
moose drawing odds anywhere in the lower 48
states. Your chance of drawing a moose hunting
tag often ranges from 20% to 40%.
Location & Terrain
The hunting
area is in F&G Units 73, 74, 75, 77, & 78, an
area over 50 miles across. Elevations range from
5,000 to 9,000 feet. There are rugged mountains
and canyons and there are also mountain basins
and benches with easier terrain. Please advise
Bearpaw Outfitters in advance if you have
terrain preferences.
Trophy Quality
Most mature
bull moose taken have had antlers from 38” to
45” wide and there are some old bulls in this
area that are close to 50”. There’s not a high
probability of getting a Boone & Crocket bull,
but it’s not impossible either. If you're an
archery hunter there's a good chance of getting
a Pope & Young moose if bow hunting.
Hunting Season
Moose hunting season opens Aug 30 to November
23 for any legal weapon. Deer and elk seasons
are also open during much of the same time.
Best Time
Moose hunting
is usually best for archers during the rut which
is late September or early October when it is
easiest to call them in close. Rifle hunting is
usually best in November after the leaves have
fallen and there’s snow on the ground for better
visibility while spotting.
Hunting Methods
Depending on what weapon and time of the
season that you choose to hunt, methods may
include glassing open hillsides and basins,
stalking on foot, or sitting watching water
holes or feeding areas where moose have been
spotted.
Shot Opportunity
Bearpaw Outfitters can’t guarantee success,
quantity, or the size of animals that are seen
on wild hunts, but they will work hard to
provide you the best hunt possible. Shot
opportunity has been 100% nearly every year on
the moose hunts. Most rifle shots have ranged
from 100 to 200 yards, archery shots range
from 10 to 50 yards.
Additional Game
Idaho has many
great hunting opportunities. Deer, elk, and
cougar tags are available over the counter with
no draw needed.
You can combine rifle or archery elk and deer hunting
with your moose hunt.
If you finish moose hunting early there are
forest grouse and coyotes in the mountains and
the local streams and reservoirs offer exciting
trout fishing.
Licenses & Hunter Ed
Moose Tags are
available through a draw system with the high
odds of drawing in Idaho. Some areas in
Idaho have a 100% draw rate but if you
hunt with Bearpaw Outfitters you need to apply
in Southeast Idaho. The draw rate is usually
about 20% to 30% for bulls and 80% to 100% for
cows, which is higher than draw rates for Shiras
Moose in most any other state.
Applications
are made during April. It is recommended
that you call or email Bearpaw Outfitters and
get on their mailing list. They will advise you
when it is time to apply and how to apply. The
total cost for a non-resident to apply is about
$1900. About $1750 is refunded back to you by
Idaho F&G if you're not drawn.
Guaranteed tags
are sold over the counter for mule deer, elk,
cougar, and small game. Hunters born after Jan
1, 1975 are required to have Hunter Education.
Guiding Options
Bearpaw
Outfitters offer 1x1 or 2x1 Guided moose hunts.
Bearpaw Outfitters do not recommend unguided
hunts for moose. Trophy moose can be hard to
find and are tough to pack out of rugged country
without stock.
Accommodations & Meals
Lodge Hunt: Indoor
lodging in the mountains with meals and lounging
in the dining room and common areas of the
lodge. There are rooms for 12 hunters with a
jetted tub in every room and it’s close to the
hunting area.
Guided Tent Camp:
There
are usually 6 to 10 hunters in the camp which is
accessible using 4x4 autos. Camp Includes:
tents, camp gear, portable toilet, kitchen area,
water, with meals and services provided by
Bearpaw.
Motel “Town Hunts”:
Stay in town near restaurants and shopping.
Motels are only about 30 minutes from the
hunting area. Bearpaw Outfitters will provide
your room and will pick up and return guided
hunters to their room each day. Restaurant meals
are not included with the Motel “Town Hunt”,
budget about $30 per day for meals.
What’s Not Included
Your personal gear, sleeping
bag, meat processing, taxidermy,
licenses, state sales tax, gratuities, and any other items not
listed as being included.
Travel and Itinerary
If you are flying into the Salt
Lake City Airport, rent a car and
it’s only about a 2 1/2 hour drive to meet Bearpaw Outfitters.
Arrive
the evening before your hunt begins. Stay at a
motel near the butcher shop the last
evening so you can clean up that evening and
get your meat from the butcher shop in the
morning before departing for home.
Contact Us Today
Call or
Email with any questions or to book a hunt.
If sending a deposit by postal mail, use the
Hunt Application
to verify your details. "We
look forward to meeting you and hunting with you
soon."
Best Regards,
Dale, Tara, and The Staff
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