This hunt provider leases several private ranches in eastern Idaho, and he also offers scouting services to hunters willing to hike into hell holes on public property. Most of his private properties are good both for mule deer and elk.
Hunter success is typically higher on private land. He had 100% hunter success on elk one year (2006), but that's not to be expected. You'll hunt parcels ranging from 2,000 to 4,000 acres. Depending on the size of your group, you can have up to 12,000 acres to yourself.
The hunt provider said he expects 50 to 75 percent of his hunters to kill bulls. The elk season normally runs Oct. 15-21. There is only one rifle elk season in this area, so you won't have any riflemen ahead of your party. Bowhunters may hunt during the rut during September.
Bulls typically score 220 to 300 and occasionally reach 330 B&C. The average bull is a 5x5, and there's a chance at a nice 6x6. In 2006 the biggest bull scored about 300 B&C.
|
|
2008 rifle hunts are full. We're current booking for 2009. You must have a party of four to book a rifle hunt. The larger the group the more land the hunt provider can arrange for you to hunt.
|
Bowhunters can book an addional week for an additional fee.
Every year the hunt provider sees bucks in the 180s or better Boone and Crockett scoring and occasionally a 200-incher. He has taken a buck or two in that category himself.
Tags are sold over the counter and are usually available into the middle of the summer.
 |
 |
 |
| Hunt EK4307 |
| Hunt |
Price per person |
| Elk rifle, self-guided, 7 days |
$2,500 to $3,000, depending on the ranch |
| Elk bow, self-guided, 7 days |
$2,000 to $3,000 |
| Deer and elk rifle, self-guided, 7 days |
$2,500 to $3,000 |
| Deer bow, 7 days |
$1,500 to $3,000 |
| Hunter success |
Season |
| Typically 75 to 100% on rifle hunts, but the outfitter says to expect 50 to 75% to be safe. 25-75% expected on bow hunts. Eight hunters (four on each ranch) killed six bulls in 2006 (three on each ranch). |
Rifle season begins about Oct. 15 and runs seven days.
Bow season typically begins about Aug. 30 and runs till Sept. 30 |
| Travel |
License |
|
You must provide your own vehicle transportation to and on the ranch.
|
Hunting licenses or tags are not included in the price of the hunt. Updated prices.
|
Lodging/camping
|
Trophy size |
|
No lodging or camping is included in the hunt price. A cabin is available for rent on one of the ranches at $650 per party per week. It's an A-frame that was built in the '70s and has no running water but is clean. Camping is allowed for $100-$350 per week per party, depending on the ranch. A portable contractor's toilet is provided. Motels in the area are typically $70 per night for two persons.
|
Bulls typically score 220 to 300 and occasionally reach 330 B&C. The average bull is a 5x5, and there's a chance at a nice 6x6. In 2006 the biggest bull scored about 300 B&C.
|
|
Mule deer
|
| Mule deer hunting is available at an extra fee for rifle and bow elk hunters. |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
