Ridgerunner Outfitters is a privately owned and operated outfitting business licensed by the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board. Located in the heart of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, they specialize in fully guided, semi-guided, or drop camp hunts for a variety of big game and upland birds. They offer unique experiences in wild country, including opportunities for controlled hunts for Shiras Moose and Mountain Goat.
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.…
BrandonJune 2026
★★★★★
Drew is an absolute outstanding outfitter and guide. This is my third trip with Ridge Runner Outfitters. Under the new ownership of Drew, a 180% difference in every way possible.…
Tom CuccurulloJune 2026
★★★★★
Hi my name is Tom founder of Hunting Top 10 Network established in 2000. I only deal with high caliber outfitters. Ever since Drew Schaad bought Ridge Runner Outfitters he has turned this operation into a high quality Idaho hunting experience.…
5 days📅 May – OctSpring hunts in May & June; Fall hunts in September & October. Gray Wolf may be taken incidentally while hunting bear over bait. Private Hunt Upgrade (1 hunter per guide) available for +$800.
Pricing
$600/ animal · Trophy Fee (2nd Bear)
$3,200/ person · Per person
✓ Bait service✓ Game retrieval✓ Guide✗ Alcoholic beverages✗ Game processing✗ Gratuities✗ License/Tags/Permits✗ Lodging✗ Meals✗ Taxidermy
5 days📅 May – OctSpring hunts in May & June; Fall hunts in September & October. Gray Wolf may be taken incidentally while hunting bear over bait. Private Hunt Upgrade (1 hunter per guide) available for +$800.
Pricing
$600/ animal · Trophy Fee (2nd Bear)
$4,000/ person · Per person
✓ Bait service✓ Game packing✓ Guide✓ Lodging✓ Meals✗ Alcoholic beverages✗ Game processing✗ Gratuities✗ License/Tags/Permits✗ Taxidermy
5 days2+ hunters📅 May – OctAge 10-17 with adult hunter. Adult hunter must have license and tag for same species. Guide can act as mentor for youth without adult hunter, but discount does not apply.
Pricing
$600/ animal · Trophy Fee (2nd Bear)
$2,400/ person · Per youth hunter (with adult)
✓ Bait service✓ Game retrieval✓ Guide✗ Alcoholic beverages✗ Game processing✗ Gratuities✗ License/Tags/Permits✗ Lodging✗ Meals✗ Taxidermy
5 days2+ hunters📅 May – OctAge 10-17 with adult hunter. Adult hunter must have license and tag for same species. Guide can act as mentor for youth without adult hunter, but discount does not apply.
Pricing
$600/ animal · Trophy Fee (2nd Bear)
$3,200/ person · Per youth hunter (with adult)
✓ Bait service✓ Game packing✓ Guide✓ Lodging✓ Meals✗ Alcoholic beverages✗ Game processing✗ Gratuities✗ License/Tags/Permits✗ Taxidermy
7 days1 hunter📅 Sep – NovApplication period is April. Results posted early June. Hunt in September, October, and early November. These are exclusive 1 on 1 hunts.
Pricing
$2,000/ animal · Trophy Fee (P&Y or B&C class)
$10,000/ person · Per person
✓ Game packing✓ Guide✓ Lodging✓ Meals✗ Alcoholic beverages✗ Game processing✗ Gratuities✗ License/Tags/Permits✗ Taxidermy
6 days1 hunter📅 Nov – JanLate November, December, and January. Opportunity to pursue Bobcat as additional species. Private Hunt Upgrade (1 hunter per guide) available for +$950.
Pricing
$600/ animal · Trophy Fee (Bobcat)
$800/ animal · Trophy Fee (2nd Mountain Lion)
$8,000/ person · Per person
✓ Game packing✓ Guide✓ Hounds✓ Lodging✓ Meals✓ Transportation (snowmobiles, horses, truck)✗ Alcoholic beverages✗ Game processing✗ Gratuities✗ License/Tags/Permits✗ Taxidermy
7 days1 hunter📅 Sep – NovApplication period is April. Results posted early June. Hunt in September, October, and November. These are exclusive 1 on 1 hunts.
Pricing
$1,500/ animal · Trophy Fee (P&Y or B&C class)
$8,000/ person · Per person
✓ Game packing✓ Guide✓ Lodging✓ Meals✗ Alcoholic beverages✗ Game processing✗ Gratuities✗ License/Tags/Permits✗ Taxidermy
5 days📅 Sep – NovArchery in September; Any Weapon 'Rifle' in October; November season during the rut. Private Hunt Upgrade (1 hunter per guide) available for +$800.
Pricing
$4,000/ person · Per person
✓ Game packing✓ Guide✓ Lodging✓ Meals✗ Alcoholic beverages✗ Game processing✗ Gratuities✗ License/Tags/Permits✗ Taxidermy
5 days2+ hunters📅 Sep – NovAge 10-17 with adult hunter. Adult hunter must have license and tag for same species. Guide can act as mentor for youth without adult hunter, but discount does not apply.
Pricing
$3,200/ person · Per youth hunter (with adult)
✓ Game packing✓ Guide✓ Lodging✓ Meals✗ Alcoholic beverages✗ Game processing✗ Gratuities✗ License/Tags/Permits✗ Taxidermy
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