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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 most 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
Apply for Idaho Moose Tags
in April. Some units have 100% draw rates. To
hunt with Bearpaw Outfitters apply
in Southeast Idaho, draw rates have been as high
as 30% for bulls and 100% for cows which is
higher odds than in any other state for Shiras
Moose.
Call or email Bearpaw Outfitters and
get on their mailing list. You will be advised when
and how to apply. The
total cost for a non-residents to apply is about
$1900. Approximately $1750 is refunded back to you by
Idaho F&G if you are not drawn.
Additional tags
for mule deer, elk, cougar, and small game are
sold over the counter . Hunters born after Jan
1, 1975 are required to have Hunter Education.
Lower rates apply for youth under 18 years.
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 very tough to pack
without stock.
Accommodations & Meals
Mountain Lodge:
Comfortable indoor lodging close to the hunting
area, satellite television, meals and lounging
in the dining room and common areas, and a
jetted tub in each guest room.
Guided Tent Camp:
Camp usually has 4 to 10 hunters
and is
accessible using 4x4 autos. Includes: Tents, camp gear, portable toilet, kitchen area,
water, and meals provided by
Bearpaw.
Motel “Town Hunts”:
Motels are close to restaurants and shopping and
within 30 minutes to hunting areas. Bearpaw
Outfitters pick up and return guided
hunters to their room each day. Lodging and meals
are not included with “Town Hunts”,
so budget $50 to $100 per day.
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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