Elk and mule deer combo hunts in southern Idaho with Bearpaw Outfitters, choose a guided, semi-guided, or unguided elk hunt with indoor accomodations, a horseback drop camp, a drive-in drop camp, or a DIY Elk Hunting Map for a do-it-yourself elk hunt. Elk/Deer/Bear/Wolf combo hunts are also offered in northern Idaho.
Elk & mule deer hunts are conducted in Southeast Idaho's Bear River Elk Zone & Bannock Elk Zone. This is very scenic and productive elk and mule deer country.
Shot opportunity on the guided combo elk & mule deer hunt varies but is usually 40% to 80%. Shot opportunity on the controlled hunts is usually 70% to 100%.
Past hunters have taken hundreds of elk and mule deer with Bearpaw Outfitters. Please see the Hunt Reviews by past hunters. BPO have an A+ rating at the BBB.
5-Days, Oct 28-Nov 15
Over The Counter Tag
1x1 Guided...$3950
2x1 Guided...$2950
Semi-guided $1950
Unguided......$1450
Non-hunter.....$750
Guided hunts are available for 1 to 3 hunters per guide, the guide field dresses, skins, and packs out game. Semi-guided hunters are advised where to hunt and a guide helps pack out game.
Choose the Lodge, the Inn, the Farmhouse, or Drop Camp. Arrive 2pm-5pm, shoot weapons before sunset, hunt each day, move out of your room the last morning, hunt until noon and then depart.
Wake up to a continental breakfast, leave early to get in the hunt area before dawn, take a sack lunch or return mid day for lunch, and dinner will be ready when you return in the evening.
Your license and tags are purchased over-the-counter, an adult non-resident license, elk tag, and deer tag is $1208.50, non-resident youth $582.25, & non-resident disabled veterans $109.25.
Rifles .257 or larger are preferred. Rifles cannot weigh over 16 pounds or have electronics attached, except scopes with battery powered or tritium reticles are allowed, orange isn't required.
Draw weight at least 40 pounds at up to 28", maximum 85% letoff, arrows minimum 24" and 300 grains, broadheads 7/8" or wider, expandables and lighted nocks ok, no electronics on bows.
Archery is open Aug 30-Sept 30, general rifle bull elk is open Oct 15-24, early draw rifle bull is Oct 1-14, and the cow elk season runs Oct 25-Nov 15.
Hunt methods may include glassing openings, canyons, hillsides, and stalking if needed, watching water sources, or hunting mountain trails and ridges.
Trophy quality is good, we see bulls with antlers ranging from spikes to 7x7's, a 4x4 or 5x5 is an average bull, but bulls over 300" are seen every year.
Archers should practice sitting and standing at 10 to 60 yards. Most rifle shots are 50 to 400 yards, sight dead on at 200 yards, practice out to 400 yards or further to know your max range.
Your guide will field dress, skin, quarter, and pack out your game. You can debone meat or pack quarters in coolers to take home. Taxidermy and buthering are both available locally if desired.
Pocatello is the largest city in the area. The lodge and camps are about 3 hours drive from Salt Lake Airport. Driving directions and paperwork will be sent after your deposit is recieved.
Early September can be very warm in the day with cool to frosty nights possible. October can be moderate to cold with snowy conditions very possible. Check the Weather forecast or call before leaving for your hunt.
Most of the hunt area is mountainous with some easier country, overall success runs higher for hunters in good physical condition, but your guide will modify your hunt as needed so you have the best chance of success.
Items Not Included: Hunters must provide their own personal gear, license fees, gratuities for guides, travel costs, meat processing, taxidermy, shipping fees, and any items not listed as being included in your hunt.
The Bearpaw Team will insure you have a fun and exciting hunt!
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Idaho Mule Deer Guide
Idaho Mule Deer Guide
Idaho Mule Deer Guide
Idaho Mule Deer Guide
Idaho Mule Deer Guide
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