Who is the best elk hunting outfitter in Idaho?
By Quick answerWilderness Mule Outfitting, a horseback outfit out of Pollock, ranks first among the 47 Idaho elk outfitters in this guide — the pick from 178 elk hunts running $1,050 to $35,000, median $5,975 before tag and license.
Top 6 of 47 elk outfitters in Idaho
- Lodging
- Meat processing
- Guide
- Meals
- Guide
- Meat processing
- Lodging
- Meals
How we rank: Outfitters are ranked by a credibility-weighted rating that blends each outfitter's verified Google star rating with how many reviews back it up — so a strong average from many hunters outranks the same average from only a few — then by the breadth of elk packages they offer (live inventory, last updated September 2026). Prices, ratings and review counts come straight from each outfitter's current listings — always confirm details before you book.
Why two familiar names aren't on this list
Two names that turn up when you search for Idaho elk outfitters aren't on this list. Both are real, licensed operations — one runs mostly horseback trail rides and cabin stays, the other books mostly weddings — and neither has much of an elk-hunting track record to show for it. They're left off rather than credited with a reputation they haven't built hunting elk.
Idaho's hunter-review pool also runs thinner here than in Colorado or Montana. That's not a knock on the outfitters ranked above — it just means fewer voices set each rating, so it's worth reading a review or two yourself before you book, especially outside the top couple of names.
What hunters say about elk outfitters in Idaho
This is the thinnest review pool in the elk-outfitter ranking family — 39 of 47 Idaho outfitters carry a review, well below the deeper Rockies states.
39 elk outfitters in Idaho carry 814 Google reviews averaging 4.70 — including 60 at three stars or below.
Sourced from Google · most recent review .
| 5 stars | 730 | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 stars | 24 | |
| 3 stars | 6 | |
| 2 stars | 7 | |
| 1 star | 47 |
Amon, his family, and his crew are truly amazing people. This was my second time there, and I already cannot wait for the next one…
Great experience deer and elk hunting. Staff was amazing. Great facilities…
5 out of 5. Daniel Forbes · Flying B Ranch ·
Jeff and Alana were very hospitable and accommodating. The lodge was well suited for both genders and had all the comforts one would need. The elk were more than amazing and the guides were very experienced…
5 out of 5. Clarke Hammes · Rocky Mountain Elk Ranch ·
What a guided elk hunt costs in Idaho
A guided elk hunt in Idaho typically costs $5,975, with half of packages between $3,362.5 and $8,562.5.
From 88 priced packages of 178 across 47 outfitters, checked September 2026.
8 packages run higher, up to $35,000 — typically multi-day trips with lodging.
Full price breakdown
Guided elk package prices in Idaho, September 2026 — 88 priced packages
| Point | Price |
|---|---|
| Lowest | $1,050 |
| 25th percentile | $3,362.5 |
| Median | $5,975 |
| 75th percentile | $8,562.5 |
| Highest | $35,000 |
How guided elk hunts in Idaho are hunted
- rifle 45 packages from $2,100
- archery 33 packages from $2,750
- muzzleloader 1 package from $3,000
Pricing reflects live GuidedHunts outfitter listings, last updated September 2026. Always confirm current pricing and availability directly with the outfitter before booking.
What's included in a guided elk hunt in Idaho
Across 88 guided elk packages in Idaho that list what they include, these come up most often:
- Lodging94%
- Guide83%
- Meals74%
- Transportation40%
- Meat processing36%
- Game recovery & pack-out16%
- Game cooler / storage8%
- Gear Rental6%
- Pack equipment5%
Inclusions vary by outfitter and package — always confirm what's covered before you book.