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Bearpaw Outfitters
📍 Preston, Idaho
Guided big game, bear, turkey, and predator hunts across Idaho, Montana, Utah & Washington.
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Bearpaw Outfitters is a full-time, family-run outfitting service with 48 years of experience, offering thousands of successful hunts. They provide guided, semi-guided, and unguided trips for a wide range of species including elk, deer, bear, moose, antelope, buffalo, turkey, and predators across prime private ranch leases and public land hotspots in Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Washington. Accommodations vary from lodges and cabins to tent camps and horseback drop camps, tailored to hunters' needs and physical abilities.
31 Hunt Packages · 6 species
Mule Deer7 hunts
Idaho Controlled Mule Deer Hunt
GuidedRifle
1 hunter📅 OctHunt duration is 4.5 days. Controlled rifle hunts are Oct 10-31.
Pricing
$7,450/ person · Guided 2x1
$8,950/ person · Guided 1x1
✓ Field dress game✓ Guide✓ Lodging✓ Meals✓ Pack out game✓ Skin game
Idaho DIY Mule Deer Hunt Map
Self-guided
📅 Aug – OctHunt duration is 4.5 days for rifle or 6 days for archery. Archery season runs Aug 30 - Sept 30, general rifle season runs Oct 10-24. Hunters provide all their own services and accommodations.
Pricing
$1,050/ person · DIY Hunt
✓ Hunting map/directions
Idaho Drive-In Drop Camp Mule Deer Hunt
Self-guided
📅 Aug – OctHunt duration is 4.5 days for rifle or 6 days for archery. Archery season runs Aug 30 - Sept 30, general rifle season runs Oct 10-24. Hunters must do their own cooking and pack out game.
Pricing
$2,450/ person · Drive-In Drop Camp
✓ Camp (tent)
Idaho Guided Mule Deer Hunt
Guided
1 hunter📅 Aug – OctHunt duration is 4.5 days for rifle or 6 days for archery. Archery season runs Aug 30 - Sept 30, general rifle season runs Oct 10-24.
Pricing
$3,950/ person · Guided 3x1
$4,450/ person · Guided 2x1
$5,950/ person · Guided 1x1
✓ Field dress game✓ Guide✓ Lodging✓ Meals✓ Pack out game✓ Skin game
Idaho Horseback Drop Camp Mule Deer Hunt
Self-guided
📅 Aug – OctHunt duration is 4.5 days for rifle or 6 days for archery. Archery season runs Aug 30 - Sept 30, general rifle season runs Oct 10-24. Hunters must do their own cooking and pack out game. One riding horse and ½ pack horse are provided for each hunter. Additional pack horses are $200 per horse or additional trips to camp for $600 per trip.
Pricing
$3,450/ person · Horseback Drop Camp
✓ Camp (tent)✓ Horseback pack-in/out
Idaho Semi-Guided Mule Deer Hunt
Semi-guided
📅 Aug – OctHunt duration is 4.5 days for rifle or 6 days for archery. Archery season runs Aug 30 - Sept 30, general rifle season runs Oct 10-24.
Pricing
$2,550/ person · Semi-Guided
✓ Guide (advising)✓ Lodging✓ Meals✓ Pack out game
Idaho Unguided Mule Deer Hunt
Self-guided
📅 Aug – OctHunt duration is 4.5 days for rifle or 6 days for archery. Archery season runs Aug 30 - Sept 30, general rifle season runs Oct 10-24. Hunters pack out game themselves.
Pricing
$1,950/ person · Unguided
✓ Lodging✓ Meals
Black Bear2 hunts
Idaho DIY Bear Map
Self-guided
📅 May – NovSpring bear hunts are offered in May and June. Bear can also be taken during the fall elk and deer seasons (Oct/Nov). Hunters provide all their own services and accommodations.
Pricing
$695/ person · DIY Bear Map
✓ Hunting map/directions
Idaho Guided Black Bear Hunt (5-Day)
Guided🐕 Dogs provided
5 days1–4 hunters📅 May – NovSpring bear hunts are offered in May and June. Bear can also be taken during the fall elk and deer seasons (Oct/Nov). There are usually 2 to 4 hunters per hunt.
Pricing
$0/ animal · Wolf (add-on)
$2,500/ animal · 2nd Bear (add-on)
$3,000/ animal · Mountain Lion (add-on)
$4,950/ person · 5-Day Hunt
✓ Baits✓ Guide✓ Hounds✓ Lodging✓ Meals✓ Pack out bear✓ Skin bear
Elk16 hunts
Idaho DIY Cow Elk Hunting Map
Self-guided
📅 Oct – DecRifle Cow Elk season is Oct 26 to Nov 15, Muzzleloader is Dec 1-31. Best success depends on weather, Nov and Dec are usually best. Hunters provide all their own services and accommodations.
Pricing
$1,050/ person · DIY Hunt
✓ Hunting map/directions
Idaho Guided Cow Elk Hunt (4-Day)
Guided
4 days1 hunter📅 Oct – DecRifle Cow Elk season is Oct 26 to Nov 15, Muzzleloader is Dec 1-31. Best success depends on weather, Nov and Dec are usually best.
Pricing
$2,950/ person · Guided 3x1
$3,250/ person · Guided 2x1
$3,950/ person · Guided 1x1
✓ Field dress game✓ Guide✓ Lodging✓ Meals✓ Pack out game✓ Skin game
Idaho Semi-Guided Cow Elk Hunt (4-Day)
Semi-guided
4 days📅 Oct – DecRifle Cow Elk season is Oct 26 to Nov 15, Muzzleloader is Dec 1-31. Best success depends on weather, Nov and Dec are usually best.
Pricing
$1,950/ person · Semi-Guided
✓ Guide (directions)✓ Lodging✓ Meals✓ Pack out game
Idaho Unguided Cow Elk Hunt (4-Day)
Self-guided
4 days📅 Oct – DecRifle Cow Elk season is Oct 26 to Nov 15, Muzzleloader is Dec 1-31. Best success depends on weather, Nov and Dec are usually best. Hunters pack out game themselves.
Pricing
$1,650/ person · Unguided
✓ Hunting directions/waypoints✓ Lodging✓ Meals
North Idaho Drop Camp Combo Elk, Deer, Bear, Wolf, Cougar
Self-guided
5 days📅 Aug – DecArchery dates: Aug 30-Sept 4, Sept 6-11, Sept 13-18, or Dec 10-15. Rifle dates: Oct 10-14, Oct 15-19, Oct 20-24, & Oct 25-29. Muzzleloader dates: Nov 15-19 or 20-24. Hunters must do their own cooking and pack out game.
Pricing
$2,950/ person · Drop Camp
✓ Camp (tent)
North Idaho Guided Combo (Elk, Deer, Bear, Wolf, Cougar)
Self-guided
5 days📅 Aug – DecArchery dates: Aug 30-Sept 4, Sept 6-11, Sept 13-18, or Dec 10-15. Rifle dates: Oct 10-14, Oct 15-19, Oct 20-24, & Oct 25-29. Muzzleloader dates: Nov 15-19 or 20-24. Hunters provide their own accommodations and services.
Bearpaw Outfitters offer DIY combo hunts for elk, deer, bear, wolf, & cougar in the Panhandle Elk Zone, Idaho's top producing elk zone. Outfitter Allocated Tags are purchased over the counter.
Pricing
$5,450/ person · Guided 3x1
$5,950/ person · Guided 2x1
North Idaho Semi-Guided Combo Elk, Deer, Bear, Wolf, Cougar
Semi-guided
5 days📅 Aug – DecArchery dates: Aug 30-Sept 4, Sept 6-11, Sept 13-18, or Dec 10-15. Rifle dates: Oct 10-14, Oct 15-19, Oct 20-24, & Oct 25-29. Muzzleloader dates: Nov 15-19 or 20-24.
Pricing
$3,450/ person · Semi-Guided
✓ Guide (advising)✓ Lodging✓ Meals✓ Pack out game
North Idaho Unguided Combo Elk, Deer, Bear, Wolf, Cougar
Self-guided
5 days📅 Aug – DecArchery dates: Aug 30-Sept 4, Sept 6-11, Sept 13-18, or Dec 10-15. Rifle dates: Oct 10-14, Oct 15-19, Oct 20-24, & Oct 25-29. Muzzleloader dates: Nov 15-19 or 20-24. Hunters pack out game themselves.
Pricing
$2,950/ person · Unguided
✓ Lodging✓ Meals
Southern Idaho Archery Elk & Mule Deer Combo (6-Day)
GuidedArchery
6 days1 hunter📅 Aug – SepArchery is open Aug 30-Sept 30.
Pricing
$4,450/ person · Guided 3x1
$4,950/ person · Guided 2x1
$6,950/ person · Guided 1x1
✓ Field dress game✓ Guide✓ Lodging✓ Meals✓ Pack out game✓ Quarter game✓ Skin game
Southern Idaho BPO Drop Camp Elk & Mule Deer Combo
Self-guided
5 days📅 Aug – NovArchery is open Aug 30-Sept 30, general rifle bull elk is open Oct 15-24, early draw rifle bull is Oct 1-14, and the cow elk season runs Oct 25-Nov 15. Hunters must provide their own meals, cooking, personal gear, and game care.
Pricing
$2,950/ person · BPO Drive-In
$3,950/ person · BPO Horseback-In
✓ Camp (provided by outfitter)
Southern Idaho DIY Drop Camp Elk & Mule Deer Combo
Self-guided
5 days📅 Aug – NovArchery is open Aug 30-Sept 30, general rifle bull elk is open Oct 15-24, early draw rifle bull is Oct 1-14, and the cow elk season runs Oct 25-Nov 15. Hunters must provide their own camp, meals, cooking, personal gear, and game care.
Bring your own camp for an elk and mule deer combo hunt in Southeast Idaho. This is for do-it-yourself hunters who want to provide all their own services.
Pricing
$2,950/ person · DIY Horseback-In
$1,950/ person · DIY Drop Camp
Southern Idaho Rifle Elk & Mule Deer Combo (5-Day)
GuidedRifle
5 days1 hunter📅 Oct – NovGeneral rifle bull elk is open Oct 15-24, early draw rifle bull is Oct 1-14, and the cow elk season runs Oct 25-Nov 15.
Pricing
$5,450/ person · Guided 3x1
$5,950/ person · Guided 2x1
$7,950/ person · Guided 1x1
✓ Field dress game✓ Guide✓ Lodging✓ Meals✓ Pack out game✓ Quarter game✓ Skin game
Southern Idaho Semi-Guided Archery Elk & Mule Deer Combo (6-Day)
Semi-guidedArchery
6 days📅 Aug – SepArchery is open Aug 30-Sept 30.
Pricing
$3,250/ person · Semi-Guided
✓ Guide (advising)✓ Lodging✓ Meals✓ Pack out game
Southern Idaho Semi-Guided Rifle Elk & Mule Deer Combo (5-Day)
Semi-guidedRifle
5 days📅 Oct – NovGeneral rifle bull elk is open Oct 15-24, early draw rifle bull is Oct 1-14, and the cow elk season runs Oct 25-Nov 15.
Pricing
$3,450/ person · Semi-Guided
✓ Guide (advising)✓ Lodging✓ Meals✓ Pack out game
Southern Idaho Unguided Archery Elk & Mule Deer Combo (6-Day)
Self-guidedArchery
6 days📅 Aug – SepArchery is open Aug 30-Sept 30. Hunters pack out game themselves.
Pricing
$2,750/ person · Unguided
✓ Lodging✓ Meals
Southern Idaho Unguided Rifle Elk & Mule Deer Combo (5-Day)
Self-guidedRifle
5 days📅 Oct – NovGeneral rifle bull elk is open Oct 15-24, early draw rifle bull is Oct 1-14, and the cow elk season runs Oct 25-Nov 15. Hunters pack out game themselves.
Pricing
$2,950/ person · Unguided
✓ Lodging✓ Meals
Moose4 hunts
Idaho DIY Moose Map
Self-guided
5 days📅 Aug – NovBull moose season is open August 30 to November 23 for any legal weapon. Archery is best during the rut in late September or early October. Rifle hunting is best in late October or November. Hunters provide all their own services and accommodations.
Pricing
$695/ person · DIY Moose Map
✓ Hunting map/directions
Idaho Guided Shiras Moose Hunt
Guided
5 days1 hunter📅 Aug – NovBull moose season is open August 30 to November 23 for any legal weapon. Archery is best during the rut in late September or early October. Rifle hunting is best in late October or November.
Pricing
$5,450/ person · Guided 2x1
$6,950/ person · Guided 1x1
✓ ATV/UTV✓ Guide✓ Horses✓ Lodging✓ Meals
Idaho Semi-Guided Shiras Moose Hunt
Semi-guided
5 days📅 Aug – NovBull moose season is open August 30 to November 23 for any legal weapon. Archery is best during the rut in late September or early October. Rifle hunting is best in late October or November. Hunters need to bring a 4x4 auto for their own transportation.
Pricing
$2,950/ person · 5-Day Semi-Guided
✓ Guide (directions)✓ Lodging✓ Meals✓ Pack out game
Idaho Unguided Shiras Moose Hunt
Self-guided
5 days📅 Aug – NovBull moose season is open August 30 to November 23 for any legal weapon. Archery is best during the rut in late September or early October. Rifle hunting is best in late October or November. Hunters pack out game themselves.
Pricing
$2,450/ person · 5-Day Unguided
✓ Lodging✓ Meals
Mountain Lion1 hunt
Idaho Mountain Lion Hunt
GuidedRifle🐕 Dogs provided
4 days1–2 hunters📅 Jan – DecLicenses are valid Jan 1 to Dec 31 each year. Multiple tracks are found on nearly every hunt, we prefer passing small lions to find good toms. It's your choice which cats we chase and which cat you shoot.
Pricing
$5,950/ group · 4-Day Hunt
$7,950/ group · 6-Day Hunt
✓ Freeze hide and meat✓ Guide✓ Hounds✓ IDFG seal hide✓ Lodging✓ Meals✓ Skin cat
Wolf1 hunt
North Idaho Wolf, Mountain Lion & Bobcat Hunt & Trap
GuidedRifle🐕 Dogs provided
2 days1 hunter📅 Dec – FebIncludes 3 nights lodging. The trip will focus on whichever specie you prefer. The goal is to send every hunter home with at least one animal and hopefully with several.
Pricing
$2,950/ person · 2-Day Hunt
$4,950/ person · 4-Day Hunt
$6,950/ person · 6-Day Hunt
✓ Guide✓ Hounds✓ Lodging✓ Meals✓ Trapline
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