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%.
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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.
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.
Common questions about southern Idaho elk and mule deer hunts with Bearpaw Outfitters in the Bear River and Bannock Elk Zones.
Elk and mule deer combo hunts are conducted in Southeast Idaho's Bear River Elk Zone and Bannock Elk Zone, very scenic and productive elk and mule deer country. You can hunt elk and mule deer on the same trip.
Your license and tags are purchased over the counter with no draw needed. An adult non-resident license, elk tag, and deer tag is $1208.50, non-resident youth is $582.25, and non-resident disabled veterans is $109.25.
Choose guided (1x1, 2x1, or 3x1), semi-guided, or unguided hunts with lodging and meals, or a drop camp. Archery elk and deer runs $2750 to $6950, rifle runs $2950 to $7950, and drop camps run $1950 to $3950 depending on the option. A DIY hunt map is also available. Hunt fees are per person, sales tax and licenses fees are added to the hunt fee.
Archery is open Aug 30 to Sept 30, general rifle bull elk is open Oct 15 to 24, early draw rifle bull is Oct 1 to 14, and the cow elk season runs Oct 25 to Nov 15.
Shot opportunity on the guided combo hunt is usually 40% to 80%, and on the controlled hunts it is usually 70% to 100%. Trophy quality is good, with bulls ranging from spikes to 7x7s. A 4x4 or 5x5 is an average bull, but bulls over 300 inches are seen every year.
Rifles .257 caliber or larger are preferred and cannot weigh over 16 pounds or have electronics attached, except scopes with battery powered or tritium reticles are allowed. Most rifle shots are 50 to 400 yards, so sight dead on at 200 yards and practice out to 400 yards to know your maximum range.
Methods may include glassing openings, canyons, and hillsides, stalking, watching water sources, or hunting mountain trails and ridges. Most of the area is mountainous with some easier country. Success runs higher for hunters in good physical condition, but your guide will modify your hunt as needed.
Pocatello is the largest city in the area, and the lodge and camps are about a 3 hour drive from the Salt Lake airport. Directions and paperwork are sent after your deposit. Your guide will field dress, skin, quarter, and pack out your game, and taxidermy and butchering are available locally.
The Bearpaw Team will insure you have a fun and exciting hunt!
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