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Idaho Guided Elk and Big Game Hunts!

Idaho Bull ElkThis is truly a back country hunt in the Salmon River Mountains. We hunt units 20 and 20A in the “River of No Return” wilderness area. The elk and deer hunts are conducted out of tent camps at 8,000 ft. of elevation during September, October and November. Over the years this hunt has produced many outstanding bull elk, buck mule deer, black bear, cougar, moose and rocky mountain bighorn sheep.

In 2004, one of the bull elk harvested on this hunt scored 335 B & C and was a 7 x 7, two other bulls scored over 300 B & C with one bull being a 6 x 7 and the other bull being a 6 x 6. Two other 6 x 6 bulls were taken in 2004 as well. Another huge bull was missed by two different hunters in 2004. Past success has averaged 60% and better on bull elk and 90% on mule deer.

2005 was another great year with 19 elk hunters taking 12 bull elk with the largest bull scoring about 340 B & C. Many nice mule deer were taken as well in 2005 by our hunters with one buck having a 31 inch spread. The mountains are rugged and therefore hunters should be in very good physical condition. There is no drawing required on our wilderness hunts, except for the bighorn sheep and Shiras moose hunts. The accommodations during our cougar hunts include motels, cabins, or a lodge.

Three bulls were taken in 2006 that scored between 300 and 330 B & C.Idaho Rocky Mountain Bull Elk

In 2007, we had 12 elk hunters that had opportunities at nine very nice bull elk. Two five point bulls were shot at but were missed and one hunter passed up a five point bull looking for a larger bull. Three six point bulls scoring between 300 and 315 were harvested along with two other bulls scoring between 275 and 290. One rag horn bull was taken by a hunter just wanting elk meat.

Our 2008 elk hunters did very well with some very big elk taken. The largest bull elk harvested was a 9 x 7 that scored 340 B & C. Several 6 x 6's and 5 x 5's were taken as well. One monster trophy bull elk managed to get away after being hit, and thank God was spotted later and seemed to be doing well.

The Hunt Packages Include:

• Experienced professional guides
  
• Camp cook and all meals during hunt
• Horses, saddles and scabbards
• Jet boats or snow machines if needed
• Packing out of your game
• Wilderness tent camps, motel, cabin or lodge
• Fleshing and care of your trophies
  
• and more.......

Hunting Packages Available; (Rates are Per Person USD)

Elk hunt, 2x1 guided with 6-days of actual hunting. (1st week of October) $4,000

Alpine elk bugle hunt, 2x1 guided with 6 –days of actual hunting. (Approx Sept. 15th the 28th) $4,500

Combination elk & deer hunt, 2x1 guided with 6-days of actual hunting. (November 4th to the 12th) $4,800

Spring black bear hunt, 2x1 guided with 5-days of actual hunting. (April 20th to May 10th) $1,600Idaho Black Bear

Idaho Deer # 5Trophy mule deer hunt, 2x1 guided with 6-days of actual hunting. (November 12th to the 18th) $2,800

Cougar hunt, 1x1 guided with 6-days of actual hunting. (January 1st to February 10th) $3,600Idaho Cougar

Idaho Big Horn SheepRocky mountain bighorn sheep hunt, 1x1 guided with 8-days of actual hunting $5,800

Shiras moose hunt, 1x1 guided with 8-days of actual hunting $6,000

Guaranteed elk, cougar, black bear, and mule deer combination hunt (1x1) $15,000

Add 6 % Idaho sales tax and a 3% forestry tax to all hunt packages.

Black bear can be taken on any fall hunt, at no cost, except for the cost of a license.

The black bear come in all shades of blonde, light brown, cinnamon & coal black.

There is a trophy fee of $600 if you harvest a second spring black bear on your bear hunt.

(For the Big Horn sheep or Shiras moose hunt, you must apply for the drawing by March 30^th of the year you would like to hunt) The sheep hunts take place in unit 19 & 20.

Our Guaranteed Combination Big Game Hunt allows you to hunt with us for up to six years until you harvest at least one 5x5 bull elk, one four point mule deer, one cougar and one black bear. You can hunt two or more animals in one season, except you can only hunt elk and deer at the same time in November. (For details on our guaranteed combination big game hunt ask for Adventure flyer 6E)

The following flyers are available as well. Black bear only hunt – Adventure 6A, Shiras moose hunt – Adventure 6B, cougar only hunt – Adventure 6C, & Big horn sheep hunt – Adventure 6D.

Approximate License & Tag Fees:

Hunting license $141.50, elk tag $372.50, deer tag $258.50, black bear tags $31.50 each with a limit of two tags, cougar tag $31.50, bighorn sheep tag $1,550 and a Shiras moose tag runs $1,550.

The hunts take place out of Elk City, Idaho. Hunters that fly-in normally fly to Lewiston, Idaho, rent a car and then drive about 100 miles to Elk City, or pay for a driver to pick them up from Lewiston and return them to Lewiston.

(All prices are subject to change without notice)

For further information on the hunts listed above or to make your reservation, contact us today at Adventures In The Wild.

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(Adventures-6A-E9) Revised 12-22-08