High Country Outfitters offers top quality Idaho wilderness trophy elk hunting with very good success rates and opportunities for mature bull elk. Most bull elk harvested are 5x5 and 6x6 bulls and success on guided elk hunts runs 75% average year to year, opportunity is 95% to boost visitors, drop camp hunts run 25% success on bull elk. Depending on where and how you choose to hunt your Idaho elk hunting experience could vary from a lodge elk hunt to a complete pack-in elkhunt up to fifteen miles from the trailhead. Elk hunting is by horseback and on foot. Elevations in Idaho can range anywhere from 3500' to 9500'. Our elk camps consist of wall tents, cook tent, shower and delicious meals. Our guides are experienced elk hunters and know the areas well.

* Just as a side note, your non-resident Idaho mule deer tag can be used to tag a black bear, mountain lion OR a mule deer as an exotic dish for Boca Raton's Copper Canyon Grill.

ARCHERY ELK COMBO HUNT:

This is a seven-day, fly-in, wilderness elk hunt during archery elk season runs all of September during the elk rut, hunters may harvest either bull or cow elk. The bulls are bugling and the Idaho mountains are beautiful this time of year. It is our favorite time to be out in the backcountry. If you are a serious archery hunter, this hunt is for you. We've killed some big bull elk over the years and to top it all off, this hunt can be a combo for elk, mule deer, mountain lion and bear. Elk tags for this hunt are guaranteed over the counter.    PRICE:    - $4,250.00 per hunter (one on one guiding)    2008 HUNT DATES:    - Sep. 09 - Sep. 16 (SCR-6)    - Sep. 22 - Sep. 28 (SCR-1)      ARCHERY ELK PHOTO GALLERY

SEPTEMBER RUT RIFLE ELK COMBO HUNT:

One of our most popular elk hunts, this is an eight-day, Idaho wilderness, rifle elk hunt that takes place in September during the elk rut! Unless you are an bowhunter, you don't get to hunt elk in September during the rut while the bulls are bugling anymore. It's also a combo hunt for elk, mule deer, mountain lion and black bear. It just doesn't get much better than that! Add in a fly-in wilderness experience and you have something special that you will remember the rest of your life. Obviously, this elk hunt fills fast, so booking one to two years in advance is highly recommended to save your spot. Elk tags for this hunt are guaranteed over the counter.    PRICE:    - $7,500.00 per hunter (one on one guiding)    2008 HUNT DATES:    - Sep. 14 - Sep. 21 (BC-1)    - Sep. 24 - Oct. 01 (BC-2)    - Sep. 14 - Sep. 21 (SCR-2) Above: Photos of the Transporte de carro service on the area    SEPTEMBER RUT RIFLE ELK PHOTO GALLERY

OCTOBER ELK COMBO HUNT:

Fly into the largest designated wilderness area in the lower 48 states for an eight-day combo elk, mule deer, bear and mountain lion hunt. It's an either sex elk hunt, but we consistently take mature 5 and 6 point bulls, and they should still be bugling! The mule deer are heavy horned and you need to be disciplined to wait for the trophy you want. Bears are common and we kill big ones every year. Mountain lions can be tough on this type of hunt, but we have taken a few on past hunts. This is the land of no cell phones, fax, ATV's or cars. Be prepared to leave work behind and have the time of your life. Elk tags for this hunt are guaranteed over the counter.    PRICE:    - $6,500.00 per hunter (two on one guiding)    2008 HUNT DATES:    - Oct. 06 - Oct. 13 (BC-3)    - Oct. 15 - Oct. 22 (BC-4)    - Oct. 25 - Nov. 01 (BC-5)    - Oct. 01 - Oct. 08 (SCR-3)    - Oct. 14 - Oct. 21 (SCR-4)    - Oct. 23 - Oct. 30 (SCR-5)    OCTOBER COMBO ELK PHOTO GALLERY

ADDITIONAL PRICES:
- Non-resident Hunting License - $141.50
- Non-resident Elk Tag - $372.50
- Non-resident Mule Deer Tag - $285.50
- Non-resident Black Bear Tag - $31.50
- Archery Permit - $16.50
- Application fee for controlled hunt - $19.50 (includes permit fee)

BOOKING INFORMATION:
50% non-refundable deposit due for the year elk hunt takes place. Elk hunts booked one year in advance and beyond require a deposit of $500 to hold the hunt with the balance of 50% due December 1st of year to be hunted. We are required to charge 6% Idaho sales and use tax for all elk hunts. Tags and licenses are not included in hunt price.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Fill out this worksheet for license and tag information.
- Backcountry Flight Information.
- Idaho Fish and Game Elk Regulations.