How much does a guided black bear hunt cost in Idaho?
By Quick answerA guided black bear hunt in Idaho costs $4,125 at the median across 40 priced packages of 83 real listings from 37 approved outfitters, with prices from $695 up to $9,000 — before tag, license, and tip.
What a guided black bear hunt costs in Idaho
A guided black bear hunt in Idaho typically costs $4,125, with half of packages between $3,250 and $5,462.5.
From 40 priced packages of 83 across 37 outfitters, checked August 2026.
4 packages run higher, up to $9,000 — typically multi-day trips with lodging.
Full price breakdown
Guided black bear package prices in Idaho, August 2026 — 40 priced packages
| Point | Price |
|---|---|
| Lowest | $695 |
| 25th percentile | $3,250 |
| Median | $4,125 |
| 75th percentile | $5,462.5 |
| Highest | $9,000 |
Why Wilderness Mule Outfitting tops the list
Wilderness Mule Outfitting tops the ranking below, and it lists no price at all. That's typical here: 23 of Idaho's 37 bear outfitters don't publish one. This ranking weighs how deep a track record is, not just its average, so a newer business with a shorter history doesn't automatically beat one with more behind it. A blank price on the #1 card isn't a warning sign — it's just how this market sells.
What that range actually buys
A handful of these prices weren't real bear prices at first: some outfitters share inventory with elk and deer camps, and one listing's price was actually an add-on fee riding along with a bear tag. The range above is already cleaned up — check that a price you find elsewhere is the hunt itself, not a deposit or another animal's package. At the bottom, that means a self-guided listing with no guide included; at the top, a fully outfitted multi-day hunt. Neither is a discount version of the other.
What this page doesn't cover
No season dates or license rules are on file for Idaho black bear. Check Idaho Fish and Game directly before you plan around either.
Top 6 of 37 black bear outfitters in Idaho
- Guide
- Lodging
- Meals
- Meat processing
- Lodging
- Guide
- Transportation
- 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 black bear packages they offer (live inventory, last updated August 2026). Prices, ratings and review counts come straight from each outfitter's current listings — always confirm details before you book.
What's included in a guided black bear hunt in Idaho
Lodging and a guide are close to standard; plan on handling your own meat unless the listing says otherwise.
Across 43 guided black bear packages in Idaho that list what they include, these come up most often:
- Lodging86%
- Guide84%
- Meals77%
- Transportation26%
- Dogs23%
- Meat processing19%
- Game recovery & pack-out16%
- Game cooler / storage5%
Inclusions vary by outfitter and package — always confirm what's covered before you book.
What hunters say about black bear outfitters in Idaho
29 black bear outfitters in Idaho carry 398 Google reviews averaging 4.57 — including 42 at three stars or below.
Sourced from Google · most recent review .
| 5 stars | 342 | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 stars | 14 | |
| 3 stars | 3 | |
| 2 stars | 5 | |
| 1 star | 34 |
We had an outstanding spring bear hunt with SAW Outfitters!…
I had an absolutely amazing experience hunting with Drew, the owner of Ridge Runner Outfitters. He put me in a great spot, and I was able to harvest a bear on my third sit. Honestly though, the harvest was only part of what made this trip so special…
5 out of 5. Krysta Stone · Ridgerunner Outfitters ·
If you’ve considered hunting for trophy class black (and color phase black) bears- there’s no better choice than Wilderness Mule Outfitting. From start to finish this outfit is first class…
5 out of 5. Derek Crowther · Wilderness Mule Outfitting ·
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