Idaho Wilderness Combo Hunts

Mule Deer Rut Combo Rifle Hunt

Season: November

We invite you to come and experience the wilderness late mule deer hunt in the extremely rugged and remote Frank Church Wilderness Area. This is one of the few places in Idaho that hunters are allowed to rifle hunt mule deer bucks during their rut. These bucks come out of their haunts in search of does, which make them much more accessible to our hunters.

Bugle Elk Combination Hunts

Season: September and October

Experience this incredible bugle elk hunt in the most remote country in the continental U.S. This hunt accesses such extremely rugged and remote country that large bulls rarely encounter hunters in their wild habitat. One of the only rut rifle elk hunts available anywhere without needing to draw a tag.

Mountain Lion and Wolf Hunts

Season: Winter

These are outstanding, remote wilderness, cabin-based mountain lion and wolf hunts during the winter. You won’t be staying in the lodge itself, but will enjoy nice lodging accommodations.

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Frank Church Wilderness Area

Accessible by backcountry plane or horseback, this outfitter operates in a remote and rugged wilderness area of 400 square miles, protected by law, as the only outfitter licensed to hunt within this area.

Included:

  • 7-day, 7-night Hunt
  • 1:1 Guiding
  • Horseback Travel to and from Hunting Camp, as well as during your hunt
  • Wall tent accommodations and home cooked meals
  • Field Dressing of Animal and Transportation back to the Airstrip

Not Included:

  • Travel to and from Boise or Challis, Idaho
  • Charter Flight into the Wilderness Airstrip
  • Meat and Trophy Shipping
  • Taxidermy
  • Hunting License and Tags – Tags are limited and the outfitter will assist in applying, or you also have the option of using their outfitter allocated tags. • Non-Resident deer-tag may be used to tag a black bear, mountain lion, or a gray wolf.
  • Trip Insurance is Highly Recommended
  • Tips for Your Guide and Staff – While not required, it is very much appreciated, and guides often depend on them as supplemental income. Learn how much to tip a hunting guide.

Lodging and Accommodations

Elk and mule deer hunts are traditional, horse supported, wall tent camps.

Camps include a wall tent for the hunters and separate tents for the cook, guides, and livestock tack.

Wolf and mountain lion hunts are cabin-based.

Travel Information

You’ll take a backcountry charter flight from either Boise or Challis, Idaho to an airstrip located directly across the river from the Lodge (accessible only by plane) to meet your guide.

Flight conditions during the fall are much more reliable out of Challis rather than the Boise airport due to the mountain passes between the lodge and Boise. Most flights are in a 5 seat, 206, with a carrying capacity of roughly 1,000 pounds. Boise flights are roughly twice the cost than those out of Challis and have less reliable schedules. Please make sure all flights are reserved well in advance.

Elk/Mule Deer Hunts:

  • You and your guide will then have a full day’s ride to your hunting camp. Once at camp.
  • Each day you will begin with a short ride from camp where you and your guide will hunt for your trophy.
  • On the last day of your hunt, you and your guide will hunt your way back to the lodge where a comfortable bed awaits. Relax and enjoy a hot shower that evening and on the following morning you will be refreshed for your flight back home. The lodge is closed to the public during the winter months and has limited staffing, but you will be given modest accommodations and will dine with your guide and staff.

Wolf and Mountain Lion Hunts:

  • Wolf and mountain lion hunters will stay at cabins near the lodge. The lodge is closed to the public during the winter months and has limited staffing, but you will be given modest accommodations and will dine with your guide and staff.
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Booking Information

Please note that reservations are not considered finalized until agreed upon deposit is received. This ensures agreed upon dates and current pricing.

Quality outfitters are in high demand so let us know right away, as some trips do book years in advance.