High Country Outfitters offers a variety of top quality mule deer hunts. Trophy mule deer are the highlights of our guided hunts, they book early and are for the serious mule deer hunter. We take mature, heavy-horned bucks in the 26 to 30 inch range each year and non-typical bucks are fairly common. Deer tags are over-the-counter except for the early velvet hunt.

Depending on where and how you choose to hunt, your hunting experience could vary from a lodge hunt to a complete pack-in hunt up to fifteen miles from the trailhead. Horses and mules will be used for pack-in and traveling back and forth to the hunting area. Most hunting will be on foot and elevations can range anywhere from 3500' to 9500'. Our camps consist of canvas wall tents and cook tent, with showers, wood stoves and excellent home cooked meals for which we are famous. Our guides are experienced mule deer hunters and know the area well. Hunter success is 50% and opportunity to take any buck is at 95%, this is a consistent average year to year. Most clients we take are trophy hunters, which explains the 50% harvest.

* Just as a side note, your non-resident mule deer tag can be used to tag a bear, mountain lion OR a mule deer.

EARLY TROPHY MULE DEER HUNT:

This is an early rifle hunt starting in August in unit 39 and is by controlled permit only guns. High Country Outfitters has one allocated tag. If you hunt in August, the bucks will be in velvet and in bachelor groups. If you don't want a velvet buck, wait until September and the bucks will be rubbed off and hard-horned. This hunt is very popular and usually books years in advance, so book fast. If you don't want to wait for one of our allocated tags, you can apply for a controlled permit. If you draw a tag, we would be happy to take you. If you fill out this worksheet, it will help us get your license and tag.    PRICE:    - $5,000.00 per hunter (one on one guiding)    2007 HUNT DATES:    - Aug. 14 - Aug. 21 (BS-1)      READ ARTICLES ABOUT THIS HUNT:    - Winter 1998 Issue of Trophy Hunter Magazine    - October 2005 Issue of the Hunting Report    EARLY TROPHY MULE DEER GALLERY

OCTOBER COMBO MULE DEER HUNT:

Fly into a backcountry airstrip to hunt eight days in the largest designated wilderness area in the lower 48 states. The mule deer in this area are heavy horned, with the mature bucks in the 25-28 inch range. Earn quick money... Expect to see lots of bucks every day... chamilia "take your pick" comes to mind! This is a combination mule deer, elk, bear and mountain lion hunt. Their are an exceptional number of elk in the area, and the October season is when you can take either a bull or cow elk and the bulls should still be bugling, so opportunity is abundant. We kill big bears on this hunt most years, and sometimes even a lion. A lifetime experience away from all modern day appliances, including ATV's of any kind! Mule deer tags for this hunt are guaranteed over the counter.    PRICE:    - $6,500.00 per hunter (two on one guiding)    2007 HUNT DATES:    - Oct. 06 - Oct. 13 (BC-3)    - Oct. 15 - Oct. 22 (BC-4)    - Oct. 25 - Nov. 01 (BC-5)      OCTOBER COMBO MULE DEER GALLERY

TROPHY NOVEMBER RUT COMBO MULE DEER HUNT:

The crown jewel of our hunts, this is a seven day combo mule deer in the rut and elk hunt.This is an amazing wilderness area with very little hunting pressure. You will see twenty to fifty rutting bucks per day! The deer are at the peak of their rut... it's incredible! The opportunity to kill a true trophy mule deer is definately possible. Once you hunt here you won't want to hunt anywhere else. This is an unlimited controlled hunt by permit only, meaning you must apply but you will draw a tag. Fill out this form so we can help you with the application process. This hunt is booked years in advance, so book fast! We promise you, it's worth the wait! By the way, the elk hunting is pretty darn good too.    PRICE:    - $7,500.00 per hunter (one on one guiding)    2007 HUNT DATES:    - Nov. 04 - Nov. 10 (BC-6)    - Nov. 12 - Nov. 18 (BC-7)      TROPHY NOVEMBER RUT COMBO MULE DEER GALLERY

MULE DEER DROP CAMPS:

Our drop hunts are eight days, where we pack your group of four to six hunters into and out of a pre-setup camp. Our packer will check on your party twice before packing you and your game out. * We thouroughly screen all drop camp hunters for experience and to find out their expectations to avoid problems and ensure a good hunt.    PRICE:    - $1,950.00 per hunter (unguided)    2007 HUNT DATES:    - Oct. 08 - Oct. 15    - Oct. 17 - Oct. 24      MULE DEER DROP CAMP GALLERY

Additional Prices:
- Non-resident Hunting License - $141.50
- Non-resident Mule Deer Tag - $285.50
- Non-resident Elk Tag - $372.50
- Non-resident Bear Tag - $31.50
- Application fee for controlled hunt - $19.50 (includes permit fee)

Booking information:
50% non-refundable deposit due for the year hunt takes place. 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 hunts. Tags and licenses are not included in hunt price.

Controlled Hunt Numbers:
- Early Trophy Mule Deer Hunt No.: 1019
- November Rut Mule Deer Hunt No.: 1014

Additional Information:
- Fill out this worksheet for license and tag information.
- Backcountry Flight Information.
- Idaho Fish and Game Mule Deer Regulations.

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