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Dave Melton 208 756-6963

800 259-3992

Elk Hunting

Our hunting area consists of approximately 275 square miles of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. All of our hunts are horse pack in and tent camp hunts. We hunt units 27 ( September 15 opener ) and unit 28 ( October 15 opener ) and use six to eight different camps throughout the season depending on weather, season dates and hunting success. You may book a hunt as one hunter per guide or two hunters per guide. Sorry, we do not offer drop camps.

Our elk country is steep and rough with elevations from 3500 ft. to 10,000 ft. with camps located from 5000 to 8000 ft.. Our success is around 55% take and 90% opportunity. Our high success rate does not imply easy hunting, it simply means we hunt hard and have an excellent population of trophy animals to hunt.

Camps consist of pole-framed wall tents with wood stoves and four-inch foam pads on bunks in the hunters' tents, a large cook tent, guide tents, and tack tents. We run one to three camps at a time, with usually four hunters per camp. You may book a hunt as one hunter per guide or two hunters per guide. But unless you come with a good friend we will book you in as a one on one hunter.

Our camp has a full time cook and camp jack. Our food is exceptional and the camp jack will normally light your fire and bring you coffee or beverage in the morning. The camp jack will pack out meat as soon as feasible to a local meat cutter for processing if that's your desire. The butcher will cut and wrap and send your meat to you if it is not finished by the time you leave. We also have several excellent taxidermists in town if you wish to use their services.

Combo Hunt:

September: $6,200.00 plus tax - one hunter per guide. $5,400.00 ea. plus tax - two hunters per guide

October-November: $6,800 (plus tax) one hunter per guide. $5,900 ea. (plus tax) two hunters per guide.

Elk Only:

September: $5,700 (plus tax) one hunter per guide. $4,900 ea. (plus tax) two hunters per guide.

October-November: $6,200 (plus tax) one hunter per guide. $5,400 (plus tax) two hunters per guide.

Special Elk/Deer Late Float Hunt: Nov. 2-9 or 11-18 $11,800 (1-1) plus tax. Hunter is responsible for fly in cost

Mule Deer Hunting

Our deer hunting is conducted in the same area as our elk hunts. (8 day)

We also offer late trophy mule deer only hunts.

These hunts are eight days. During the early season you will hunt high rugged country for big bucks, this will remind you of sheep hunting.

As snow begins to push the big bucks down, it will try your patience to turn down good bucks while waiting for that trophy of a lifetime.

Mule Deer Only Hunt:

$6,000 plus tax - One hunter per guide

$5,100 plus tax - Two hunters per guide

Late season Back Country Hunt $6,400 (2-1) $7,500 (1-1) only 4 hunters per year (not a float hunt).

Float Mule Deer Hunt: 1X1=$11,800 or 2X1=$7,000 Group Rate-4 Hunters-2X1-$5,500 each.

Fly in cost are the responsibility of the hunter

New Hunt!!

Mule Deer Backpack Hunt: This hunt is located in the Middle Fork of the Salmon river country. This hunt starts by riding 25+ miles by horse or mule until you reach a very remote base to start your adventure. From here you will hunt by backpack or daypack for very large mature mule deer that seldom catch a glimpse of man. You will spend most of your time hunting these deer much like you would hunting Bighorn sheep, glassing and using spotting scopes. These hunts mainly take place before the rut when these big bucks are in there summer range 6,000 to 8,000 ft. Camp can vary from a tent with a stove to a 2 person backpack tent. This country is very big and sees very little if any hunting pressure due to its remoteness. This hunt is very much like sheep hunting and should be considered a very physical hunt. $8500.00 (1X1 only).

Late Archery Mule Deer Hunts

We now offer December archery mule deer hunts. Often times mule deer rut into early December offering a great opportunity for a Trophy Buck. Tags are guaranteed and camps hold up to 4 hunters. This hunt is a wilderness horseback hunt with little or no pressure from other hunters. This hunt can be combined with elk or cougar at the same time for an additional fee.

Deer Only 1X1 $4,100 Elk/Deer 1X1 $4,900 Deer/Cougar 1X1 $6,100

2X1 $3,300 each 2X1 $4,200 each 2X1 $4,900 each

Does not include 6% sale tax and gratuities.

Black Bear Hunts

We offer spring and fall bear hunts. These hunts can be over bait, spot and stalk, whichever you prefer. We offer either a horseback tent camp hunt or special spring bear hunt that is combined with a gorgeous eight day float trip down the beautiful Middle Fork of the Salmon River. This trip is a hunt that you will never forget at a very reasonable price. Horse back hunts are all six day hunts; April, May and June.

Spring Bear Horseback hunt -1 hunter per guide $2,650 - two hunters per guide $1,900 ea.

Fall Bear Horseback hunt - 1 hunter per guide $2,650 - two hunters per guide $1,950 ea. Remote Camp: 1X1=$3,200 or 2X1=$2,300 each. This fall hunt is 2 bear area.

8 Day Spring Bear Float Hunt

If you have ever wanted to float the scenic Middle fork of the Salmon river and get to hunt 2 black bears as a bonus this hunt is for you! This country is rarely hunted by anyone and only reachable by boat! This hunt can be a great trip to find shed horns from Elk to Mule deer and Bighorn Sheep. The float alone is well worth the trip. Don't miss this great opportunity for the month of May 2008!!

Prices: 1X1=$8,500 or 2 Hunters-2X1=$4,900 each. Group Rate of 4 hunters-2X1-$3,800 each. This hunt must be taken early to mid May. Fly in costs are responsibility of hunter

Taxes, license and tags not included.

Mountain Lion Hunts

Hunting Mountain Lion is an exciting sport and our hounds man is an experienced and tireless hunter who will insure you a fine hunt. We offer hunts from both our base camp on the Salmon River or a fly in hunt on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. These areas are known for their population of big cats. We do seven day hunts in December, January, February, and March. These hunts require lots of stamina and hunters should be in top physical shape.

$5,800.00 plus tax - one hunter with 2 guides.