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    Dale Denney, Cougar Outfitter

    Brian Denney, Cougar Guide

    Daniel Evans, Cougar Guide

  Southern Idaho Cougar Hunts

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   Idaho Cougar Hunting

  Martin's Idaho Cougar Hunt

 

Idaho is a top cougar hunting destination. Bearpaw Outfitters offer guaranteed cougar hunts in their southern and northern Idaho mt lion hunting areas. Bearpaw Outfitters have been outfitting and guiding mountain lion hunts for more than 40 years, they've caught hundreds of cougar including the former P&Y World Record Cougar. Cougar hunting is a passion at Bearpaw Outfitters.

Guaranteed Cougar Hunts

6-Day Cougar Hunt  $5950

6-Day Non-hunter .... $900

(The Guarantee:  If you don't get a shot opportunity or pass any cats you can return for half price.)

License and Tag is purchased Over-The-Counter

Northern Idaho costs $236.75 or Southern Idaho costs $399.50.

Cougar Hunting Policy

When tracks are found Bearpaw Outfitters will estimate the sex and weight and it's your decision if you want the dogs to chase the cat or look for a different cat to chase. When a cat is treed Bearpaw Outfitters will estimate the size and it's your choice to shoot the cat or leave it and look for a different cat.

Hunt Areas & Terrain

The Northern Idaho cougar hunting area runs about 3000' to 6000' elevation with more than 350 square miles of cougar hunting territory. The southern Idaho cougar hunting area runs about 5500' to 8500' elevation with more than 700 square miles of cougar hunting territory. Idaho is very mountanous but the guides will hike at a pace each hunter can handle, even hunters with limited physical abilities have been successful.

Seasons, Licenses, & Hunter Ed

Cougar hunting seasons run November 1 to March 31. Hunting is best when there is fresh snow, usually late November through February is good. The License and Cougar Tag are available online in advance "HERE", or over the counter when you arrive. Hunter Education is required if born after Jan 1, 1975.

Trophy Quality

Cougar are also called Mountain Lions, the toms usually weigh from 100 to 160 pounds and females usually weigh 75 to 100 pounds. Hides usually measure from 7 to 9 feet in length. Bearpaw Outfitters have taken dozens of record book sized cougar. The largest cougar taken by Bearpaw Outfitters scaled 205 pounds, measured over 9 1/2 feet long and was the P&Y world record for several years.

Hunting Methods

The most successful cougar hunting method is to travel mountain roads with a 4x4 truck, ATV, or snowmobile watching for fresh cougar tracks. Guides may also hike into remote areas looking for cougar tracks if needed. Once a good set of fresh tracks is located the dogs are released and the chase is on. Because the hounds can cover so much country, you will wait until the cat is bayed or treed, then Bearpaw Outfitters will try to get you as close as possible before hiking in.

Shot Opportunity & Additional Game

Shot opportunity varies but usually runs 70% to 90% most years, there have been years with 100% success too. Most shots range from 10 to 50 yards. Ask about adding coyote, wolf, and bobcat to your hunt. Local waters also offer excellent trout fishing and your hunting license includes 3 days of fishing.

Guiding, Lodging, Meals

The Cougar hunts are guided 1x1. Lodging and meals are included at our remodeled farm house in southern Idaho or the cabins in northern Idaho, or you can also choose to stay at a motel if preferred, but any motels and restaurants will be your expense.

Travel & Itinerary

Drive to the hunting location or fly into Salt Lake City for southern Idaho or fly into Spokane, WA for northern Idaho, then get a rental car or ride an Uber or airport shuttle, it's only a 2 or 3 hour drive to meet Bearpaw Outfitters at either of our locations. Arrive about 4pm the evening before your hunt begins. Plan to hunt the duration of the hunt if needed and depart the day after after your hunt ends.

Trophy Care

After you harvest your Mt Lion, your guide will skin the cat and remove any meat you might want which is actually very good eating or we'll donate the meat if you don't want any. Bearpaw Outfitters can deliver your trophy to a skilled taxidermist or you can take it home to your preferred taxidermist.

To take your hide/meat home on a plane, go to the local Wal-Mart or grocery store and buy a 24 to 48 quart cooler, a roll of wide shipping tape, and a black marker. After Fish & Game seals your hide it can be frozen overnight, then tape the cooler closed and write your address and phone number on it with the marker.

What's Not Included

Your personal gear, sleeping bag, meat processing and/or shipping, taxidermy, licenses, 6% state sales tax, motel, restaurants, gratuities to guides, and any other items not listed as being included.

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."

Dale, Tara, and The Staff

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