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★★★★★My husband and I hunted with Caleb June 2026. This was my first bear hunt and everything about it has made me want to come back and hunt with Caleb again. The location was beautiful. The tent was comfortable and relaxing. The creek was a refreshing cold plunge every day before embarking on the day of hunting. And the food from Chef Andrew was AMAZING!!! We saw an abundance of bears every day. Caleb worked his tail off making sure it was a great week of hunting. I highly recommend!
★★★★★Absolutely beautiful place. The accommodations were over the top with large wall tens and beds. Nothing better than waking up every morning ing by the river. Saw tons of bears and very large bears. Chef Andrew is world class along with his menu. The food alone is worth the trip. Caleb and his team pay attention to every detail and make sure everyone is comfortable and most importantly successful.
★★★★★Great outfitter, camp is awsome… Idaho mountain hunting
★★★★★We have spent 3 springs with Caleb hunting black bears, and there is a reason we keep coming back. Caleb puts a big focus on the small things that truly do make a big difference for his clients. Things like quality of the food, comfort of the camp, and being truly one of the best guys in the industry have brought us back year after year. Any hunt with Caleb truly is the trip of a lifetime, and I couldn't recommend his outfit enough. Caleb is a master of his craft, and has really perfected how to run a backcountry hunting experience. He has created memories for me and my dad that will last us a lifetime, and I couldn't recommend them enough! Best in the business truly.
★★★★★There a reason we keep re-booking with Caleb year after year for a bear hunt. The entire experience is high quality, predictable, and worth every penny. The lodging, camping and food all get five stars. The actual hunt does as well. We have harvested a bear every time……and always see many others that we pass up. My son and I are going back again as soon as we can. It’s that good.
★★★★★May 2021: Hunting with Caleb is a five star event. He set up a side wall tent camp with a cook tent and separate sleeping tent. He went the extra mile and had ground lighting to aid in getting from tent to tent and the latrine. He had an outdoor shower and an enclosed latrine. The meals alone are worth the cost of the hunt. The bait he set up for the spring bear hunt provided a target rich environment. If you are looking for color phase bears, this is the hunt for you. May 2026: I had the privilege of hunting in the Frank Church Wilderness area of Idaho for spring black bear. Idaho is noted for the large concentration of color phase black bears. On a previous 2021 spring black bear hunt with Caleb, the owner-outfitter, I harvested a traditional black bear and a cinnamon phase black bear. My goal and wish was to harvest a chocolate phase bear. I related this request to Caleb who reviewed his trail camera footage to determine the most likely baited site to see and harvest a mature chocolate phase black bear. There were a total of three hunters in camp hunting over bait and one spot-and-stock hunter. Caleb reviewed with us images of bears from his trail camera at the sites we would be sitting. He quizzed us as to the size of the bears and whether the image of the bears we saw were a sow or boar and large mature bears or small young bears. This was a valuable exercise and gave us confidence in judging the bears we would be seeing at our bait site. There was one hunter per bait site. My intent was to spend the first evening at the bait site observing the bears and taking photos with my spotting scope and phone to share with Caleb to validate my assessment of the quality of the bears. One image was of a boar and sow sitting together at the bait site. This made it much easier to judge the bears. Caleb verified the larger of the two bears was a chocolate phase black bear boar and a definite shooter. The next day I was at the bait site early and settling in for what I assumed would be a long day waiting until near last light for the bears to come in to feed. I was surprised to see the first bears at 16:30 hours and more surprised to see the boar and sow. I watched the bears feed through a Nightforce NX8 2.5 - 20 x 50 mounted on a Blaser R8 300 WSM load with 178 gr ELD-X and secure in a BogPod Deathgrip tripod. The bears feed for about 20 minutes. Finally, the boar sat up at the bait providing me with a 164 yard frontal shot. The entire hunting experience was exceptional. We slept in side wall tents on wood platforms with twin beds and mattresses. Brunch, snacks, to-go boxes and dinner were prepared daily by Andrew, a professional chef. It took considerable restraint to avoid over eating and gaining weight during the hunt. It is a testament to the quality of service provided by Caleb that all hunters were repeat clients. I will be back in the fall for an elk hunt with Caleb.
★★★★★If you are looking for a first class Wilderness Elk hunt in the Frank Church Wilderness of Idaho you need to look at Wilderness Mule Outfitting! Caleb runs a top notch outfit in Idaho's most spectacular wilderness! You will ride to camp on horse back above the Salmon river to a first class tent camp where you be greeted by camp staff. After you are settled in you will have dinner that is prepared by a world class chef! Trust me, food is all five star and you will not go hungry!! Next morning you will saddle up and start looking for your trophy Bull! Hunts with Caleb are not just a hunt, they are a true ADVENTURE!! I do believe he still has a few outfitter tags left for the 2026 season!! You won't go wrong with Wilderness Mule Outfitters!!
★★★★★Top shelf!! One of the most beautiful places I've ever hunted. Caleb runs a fantastic camp. It's amazing how well a camp can run, when the owner is involved. If you're looking for one of a kind experience, I highly recommend Wlderness Mule Outfitting!!
★★★★★Wilderness Mule Outfitting is a great choice if you are looking for a true wilderness hunt experience. I have hunted multiple times with Caleb and will certainly be back for more. Incredible wilderness experience in some of the most beautiful land this country has to offer. The experience is a 10/10 - incredible country, top notch guides, hard but fun physical hunt, excellent pack animals, extremely comfortable back country camp and top quality best food (it's actually good, not just hunting camp good).
★★★★★One of the coolest experiences ever. Had the opportunity to hunt with Caleb two years in a row and can’t wait to go back a third time. First class operation.
★★★★★Outstanding outfit and services…the owner is one of my closest and dearest brothers and I can personally vouch for his character and efforts in production in wild places
★★★★★I had the opportunity to take my two sons elk hunting by booking a trip of a lifetime with Caleb and the Wilderness Mule Outfitters team. Wow! What an experience! You won’t find a finer place to experience a real adventure on the lower 48. From the pack in, to our remote camp site, the daily hunting expeditions, and the camp accommodations, nothing could have been finer! And if you start taking about your meals at this camp, it would take a page! Like a 5 star restaurant! Great food and great ambiance at ever setting. Overall I can’t recommend a better place to experience a true wilderness adventure.
★★★★★Got back from another incredible hunting trip in Idaho’s Frank Church Wilderness with Caleb and the boys at Wilderness Mule Outfitting, and it somehow exceeded expectations again. The country out there is truly wild and breathtaking - rugged, remote, and absolutely unforgettable. Caleb and his team go above and beyond. They work hard, know the terrain and the game inside and out, and make the entire experience seamless. You can tell they genuinely care about their clients and about doing things the right way. The camp food deserves its own mention -thoughtfully sourced, well prepared, and exactly what you want after long days in the backcountry. Already looking forward to next year. Highly recommend!
★★★★★From start to finish, our Idaho hunting experience exceeded every expectation. The combination of breathtaking landscape, expert guides, and abundance of wildlife observed made it more than just a hunting trip - it was a full adventure. The horseback riding through rugged terrain was absolutely incredible. Riding through the wilderness, and literally on the edge of the mountainous terrain gave us a sense of connection to nature you just don’t get anywhere. The horses and mules were well trained and Caleb insured everyone felt comfortable and confident. The culinary experience was out of this world. After day in the field, we were treated to a hearty gourmet meal showcasing chef Andrews capabilities creating incredible plates, many with the meat and ingredients personally harvested. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared and sharing these meals around the table, created a warm welcoming atmosphere. What truly set this trip apart was the focus on relationship building. Whether it was bonding with the hunters in the group, sharing stories around the dinner table or learning from Caleb, the sense of camaraderie was unforgettable. It wasn’t just about the hunt - It was about creating lasting memories and friendships. If you’re looking for an adventure that combines world class hunting, authentic western horseback riding exceptional food, and meaningful connections , Wilderness Outfitters provides an experience second to none. Highly recommended !!
★★★★★Unforgettable Adventure with an Exceptional Hunting Guide in Idaho’s Frank Church Wilderness! I recently had the absolute privilege of embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime hunting trip in the breathtaking Frank Church Wilderness of Idaho, and I can’t recommend our guide, Caleb and his phenomenal team highly enough! My two sons and I joined for what turned out to be an epic father-son experience, culminating in us harvesting a magnificent Black bear that we’re still raving about. From start to finish, every aspect was handled with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for the outdoors. Caleb was knowledgeable, patient, hard-working and incredibly skilled at navigating the terrain. He and his entire team went above and beyond to ensure our hunt was not only successful but also filled with laughter, excitement and unforgettable memories. They were tireless in their efforts, scouting tirelessly, setting up excellent opportunities, and adapting to whatever the day threw our way. And let’s talk about the camp chef, Andrew—wow. Wow. Wow! The meals were nothing short of spectacular, with gourmet-level dishes prepared fresh that rivaled and frankly surpassed most high-end restaurants. From hot breakfasts to get us going, to well thought-out dinners to end the day. Nightly dinner helped end a rugged and exhausting day with comfort and surprising culinary excellence. The accommodations were spacious cabin tents that were incredibly comfortable, and warm from a wood-fire stove. The setup was functional and well-maintained, allowing us to rest easy after long days in the Frank Church hills. A quick note for future hunters: The Idaho mountains are no joke—they’re challenging and demand respect. Do yourself a favor and show up in good shape; it’ll make the trek even more enjoyable. I am 61 and in good shape. It was challenging. That said, the team takes exceptional care of you every step of the way, providing support, guidance, patience and encouragement to ensure everyone gets to success .....and a lot of fun every step of the way. If you’re dreaming of an authentic, thrilling hunt in one of America’s most pristine wilderness areas, book with Caleb and his outstanding team. They turned our trip into an absolute triumph, and we’re already planning our return. Five stars aren’t enough—thank you for the adventure of a lifetime!
★★★★★If you’re wanting a true backcountry hunt that brings unmatched accommodations and adventure then I would highly recommend Caleb and Wilderness Mule Outfitting. You will be taken care of from start to finish and will have a great time regardless of a tag out. Thank you guys, I’ll be back.
★★★★★One of the better outfitter experiences I’ve had. We go bear hunting with wilderness mule every year. The quality of lodging, the food, the bears, and Caleb himself all shine when hunting with wilderness mule. Caleb, chef Andrew, and Zack make this an unforgettable experience and I recommend it to anyone who’s interested in bear hunting.
★★★★★Cannot recommend Caleb more highly as an outfitter to entrust your adventure to! I have hunted with Caleb three times, returning for a fourth. He is personally inexhaustible, deep in his knowledge and meticulous in his planning to ensure a tight ship and well-run operation. His vision of a backcountry experience that is a “cut above” is delivered every time with in-camp chefs Andrew or Pete, a romantic tent setting and excellent horse and mule stock. He will work tirelessly to get the job done, and no detail is overlooked. My most recent trip was as a result of drawing a once in a lifetime Bighorn tag, and Caleb stepped up to make it a success; mobilized a great team of guides, led the way throughout, and we got a great ram as a result of his efforts and organization! You can rely on Caleb and WildernessMule to deliver!!
★★★★★If you want an adventure, Wilderness Mule is unmatched. What a spectacular hunting trip we had. The food by Chef Andrew is outstanding, the camp accommodations are over the top, and the outfitter, Calib, is extremely knowledgable. We learned so much from him and his guides. If you want the trip of a lifetime, this is place you’ll want to go to.
★★★★★I would give Caleb and Wilderness Mule Outfitting 10 stars if the review platform would allow. "Superb in every way imaginable" could be this outfitter's tag line, and it would fit. I've hunted spring bear three times now with Caleb. Twice I've filled tags with beautiful color-phase boars -- big ones -- and the third time I had my chance and passed up on the shot. Caleb works extremely hard to find the intersection of baits, bears, and hunter opportunities. He's patient to answer questions, he's personable with hunters from all walks of life, and he knows how to set up a camp with comforts you simply don't find elsewhere in the wild. No detail is spared, including white linen tablecloths. Caleb is also savvy about the relationship between hungry hunters and food and provides a legit chef in camp for scrumptious fine dining experiences. He knows how to hunt big game, but above even that, I've learned he is trustworthy and dependable. If you want spring bear in Idaho, you will never regret hunting with Caleb. My next goal is to hunt mule deer someday with him!
★★★★★Hunted a drop camp with Wilderness Mule about 3 years ago. Their camp gear, camp set up, and food was second to none. A true back county experience is what you are going to get. Would recommend to anyone looking to test their physical limits while still having a luxury experience back at camp.
★★★★★Wilderness mule is the outfitter to hunt with when looking into a back country horseback hunt. Caleb is a very particular guy and the way the camp is ran shows - tents are always set up nice with stove and firewood - food is always 5 star - i think this is the only hunting trip i go on and come back weighing more! The frank church is an unforgiving place - steep country and hard hunting - Caleb makes it the best experience - allowing you to work your butt off all day then come back to a nice camp with a hot meal makes it a very nice experience. spring or fall hunts its always a great time and i will continue to hunt with Caleb for years to come!
★★★★★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. The accommodations are terrific, the food is literally five star, the guiding is an education, the team is so fun to hang out with, and the terrain is some of the most beautiful in all of the west. I promise you, Caleb (owner) is an absolute professional and has thought of everything to insure your experience is the best in the industry. I hunted in June of 2024 with my brother and buddy. We had the time of our lives! We all saw lots of bears, we all killed beautiful bears, and maybe the best compliment I can share is that we all immediately rebooked to come back and hunt with Wilderness Mule Outfitting again.
★★★★★I’ve been on multiple guided big game hunts throughout the west and Caleb + Wilderness Mule are hands down the best in the business. No stone is left unturned and Caleb has thought out every detail from the chef and food, accommodations, transportation, camaraderie, gear and hunting locations etc. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a once in a lifetime adventure!
★★★★★I can't recommend Wilderness Mule enough. I had a great experience with them in spring of 2022 and I'm coming back for a spring hunt this year. If you're looking for a once in a lifetime fly-in experience with a great camp, great food, a plethora of game to choose from, and outstanding hosts, then Wilderness Mule is what you're looking for.
★★★★★I have been on about a dozen hunts with Caleb and Wilderness Mule. They are a top notch outfitter! The accommodations and food are the best I've had (and I've hunted all over the world). Did I mention the variety of color phase bears will not be topped. 10 out of 10 would recommend!!
★★★★★This spring will be my 4th hunt at Wilderness Mule - Every time I go it's a world class experience and a hell of an adventure
★★★★★This outfit is the real deal. This is a true backcountry hunt with a team that is knowledgeable and well prepared for all the unanticipated curveballs the backcountry can throw at you. Never met a more capable outfitter. These guys work their asses off before season and during your hunt to help you get the job done. If I could give 6 stars I would.
★★★★★Caleb is top notch in every aspect of his operation, from picking you up at the airstrip, prepping you for the horses and hunting each day. He has a plan and purpose to ensure you’re getting a deluxe mountain experience. He and his guides know the wilderness they operate in and how to get animals in those areas. I would recommend Caleb and Wilderness Mule to anyone looking for a deluxe wilderness experience with an opportunity to harvest some amazing animals!
★★★★★Hands down the best spring bear outfit around. Numbers of quality bear on every sit. Caleb works year round to keep the bear around. He only takes a select number of hunters each year which is pivotal to success. If that wasn't enough, the food was out of this world. 5-Star dinning for every meal right on the Salmon river!!! Unbelievable!! Already signed up to return. If you’re looking for spring bear, look no further…just don't take my spot!! -Matt P North Carolina