Who is the best mountain lion hunting outfitter in Idaho?
By Quick answerShattuck Creek Outfitters, in Elk River, tops our ranking of Idaho mountain lion outfitters — a 5.0-star average across 33 reviews, out of 31 outfitters statewide we could verify with a real mountain lion hunt on the books.
Top 6 of 31 mountain lion outfitters in Idaho
- Dogs
- Guide
- Lodging
- Meals
- Guide
- Lodging
- Dogs
- Guide
- 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 mountain lion 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 mountain lion outfitters aren't here — the same two left off this guide's mule deer ranking too. Both are real, licensed Idaho operations, but neither has priced a mountain lion hunt anywhere on their site, and their reviews are almost all about something else, not hunting. Left off rather than credited with a track record they haven't built.
Ask about dogs before you book
This is a hound hunt. Most outfitters here include dogs in the price, but not all of them — confirm it's included before you send a deposit, not after.
What to do with this list
Call the outfitters near the top, confirm the season and unit you want, and ask what's included.
What hunters say about mountain lion outfitters in Idaho
24 mountain lion outfitters in Idaho carry 548 Google reviews averaging 4.68 — including 44 at three stars or below.
Sourced from Google · most recent review .
| 5 stars | 488 | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 stars | 16 | |
| 3 stars | 5 | |
| 2 stars | 5 | |
| 1 star | 34 |
We went cougar hunting with Amon and two of his sons. What an incredible experience…
Booked a mountain lion hunt with Sawtooth Wilderness Outfitters in December 2019. Arrived at the airport and was picked up by Jake, my guide for the week. The food and lodging were exceptional and Jake was by far the most dedicated and hardest working guide I've ever had the pleasure to hunt with…
5 out of 5. Mike Bales · Sawtooth Wilderness Outfitters ·
What a guided mountain lion hunt costs in Idaho
A guided mountain lion hunt in Idaho typically costs $7,500, with half of packages between $6,500 and $8,900.
From 19 priced packages of 42 across 31 outfitters, checked September 2026.
2 packages run higher, up to $15,000 — typically multi-day trips with lodging.
Full price breakdown
Guided mountain lion package prices in Idaho, September 2026 — 19 priced packages
| Point | Price |
|---|---|
| Lowest | $5,900 |
| 25th percentile | $6,500 |
| Median | $7,500 |
| 75th percentile | $8,900 |
| Highest | $15,000 |
What's included in a guided mountain lion hunt in Idaho
Across 20 guided mountain lion packages in Idaho that list what they include, these come up most often:
- Guide90%
- Lodging90%
- Meals80%
- Dogs55%
- Transportation35%
- Meat processing30%
- Game cooler / storage5%
- Game recovery & pack-out5%
Inclusions vary by outfitter and package — always confirm what's covered before you book.