Idaho Mule Deer Hunting

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Idaho Mule Deer Tags Still Available

Adult License and Deer Tag…$456.50

Youth License and Deer Tag….$55.50

 

Idaho Mule Deer Hunts

Bearpaw Outfitters offer guided and unguided mule deer hunts and trophy mule deer hunting in Southeast Idaho an area that is well known for it's monster mule deer. Bearpaw Outfitters offer mule deer hunts in 4 states and even though mule deer numbers are not as high in Idaho as in some other areas, the biggest bucks of the season are almost always spotted in this SE Idaho area nearly every year.

Extra Bonus - Idaho allows hunters to purchase a 2nd deer tag if the quota doesn't sell out before Sept 1, these extra tags have been available most years. Idaho also allows a deer tag to be used on a cougar if you see one. Bearpaw Outfitters recommend that you purchase 2 deer tags so you can take a cat or buck during the hunt and you still have another deer tag in case you see another buck you want. Coyote and Grouse can also be taken and best of all Bearpaw Outfitters do not charge any extra fees for hunting these extra animals.

Elk and moose hunting can also be combined with a mule deer hunt, refer to the Idaho Elk Hunting and the Idaho Moose Hunting pages to check out these combo hunt options.

Fortunately predation is not as serious a problem like in some other areas. There are no documented wolf packs and very few bear in this area so there is very little impact.

Bearpaw Outfitters have several proven hunting camps where many good animals have been taken. Choose a guided hunt or an unguided hunt in any of the deer camps or the lodge. Whether you're a serious trophy hunter or just meat hunting, these hunts are a great choice.

 

Trophy Quality

Average mature bucks have about 20" to 24" racks but many trophy mule deer with 30” or larger racks have been taken in SE Idaho. Go to the Details page to check the Idaho Records and confirm the quality mule deer genetics in Franklin, Caribou, Bannock, and Oneida Counties. Bearpaw Outfitters recently took a 31 inch 6x8 trophy mule deer. Remember, in order to kill big bucks, you have to hunt an area that has a history of producing big bucks.

 

Hunting Areas

Hunt areas are in F&G Units 73, 74, 75, 77, and the Unit 78 Limited-Entry Deer Unit. Bearpaw Outfitters have an allocation of 6 Outfitter Tags in Unit 78 which has the latest season in SE Idaho and catches the bucks starting to rut.

The mountains in this area are breathtakingly beautiful with most elevations ranging from 6000 to 8500 feet.

 

Hunting Methods

Hunting methods often include glassing & spotting feeding areas in sage openings or open hillsides, spot & stalk hunting, watching water holes, or still hunting trails and ridges.

 

Deer & Elk Seasons

Rifle Mule Deer is open October 10-24. Unit 78 Deer is Oct 10-31. Bow season August 30 to September 30 for deer and elk. Rifle bull elk is Oct 15-24 and Cow Elk is Oct 25-Nov 15.

 

Best Time

Rifle mule deer hunting is usually best the first 5 days (Oct 10-14) and the last 5 days (Oct 27-31). Archery deer hunting is about the same throughout September.

 

Shot Opportunity

Shooting opportunity usually averages about 60%-80% on the guided hunts. Shots are often 100 to 300+ yards, so flat shooting calibers are best, sight dead on at 200 yards.

 

Temperature & Weather

Check the current weather forecast with the weather link on the Idaho Home Page before you leave for the hunt.

 

Licenses, Hunter Ed, Hunter Orange

License and Tag for Mule Deer is available over the counter for $456.50. Hunter Ed is required if born after Jan 1, 1975.

 

Guiding Options

Guided Hunts:  Choose 1 to 3 hunters per guide. Hunts include your guide, meals, lodging, game care and retrieval.

Semi-Guided:  Includes meals, lodging, hunting advice, and map. Hunt on your own with help retrieving your game.

Unguided:  Includes your accommodations, hunting advice, and map. Hunt on your own and retrieve you own game.

 

Accommodations Include

Mountain Lodge:  Enjoy comfortable indoor lodging at the mountain lodge with cozy bedrooms, indoor bathrooms, and meals in the dining room. It’s only minutes to hunting areas.

Hosted Tent Camp:  The camp is accessed by auto and usually has 4 to 10 hunters in camp. Includes tents, camp gear, portable toilet, kitchen area, water, and meals.

Motel “Town Hunts”:  Stay at a comfortable motel in town. BPO will pick up & return guided hunters daily. Unguided hunters drive themselves. Motel room and restaurant meals are not included so budget about $60 per day for these.

Drive-In Drop Camp:  The camp for 2 to 8 unguided hunters is accessed by auto. You do not have to ride horses to get to camp. Includes tent, camp gear, water, portable toilet, firewood hand saw, and hunting advice. Bring your own food.

Do-It-Yourself Hunt:  You get hunting advice, map, and a campsite in a proven hunt area. You provide everything else.

 

What’s Not Included

Your personal gear, sleeping bag, meat processing and shipping fees, taxidermy, licenses, 6% sales tax, gratuities, and any other items not listed as being included in your hunt.

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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Camp w/Meals
5-Day Rifle, Oct 10-14
5-Day Rifle, Oct 20-24
6-Day Bow, Sept 1-30
Guide Ratio - Each
Unguided.......$1650
Semi-Guided $1950
Guided 3x1…$2550
Guided 2x1…$2750
Guided 1x1…$3650
Non-Hunter…..$600
Lodge w/Meals
5-Day Rifle, Oct 10-14
5-Day Rifle, Oct 20-24
Guide Ratio - Each
Unguided.......$1950
Semi-Guided $2250
Guided 3x1…$2850
Guided 2x1…$3050
Guided 1x1…$3950
Non-Hunter…..$600
Drive-In
Unguided Drop Camp
Stay Up To 14 Days
Group Size - Each
2 or 3 Hunters $1650
4 or More........$1550

Email:   info@bearpawoutfitters.com

Phone (509) 684-6294     Fax (509) 684-6400

Bearpaw Outfitters, 345 Hwy 20E #A, Colville, WA 99114

 

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