The information below is general to all hunts. For specific information
on Elk, Mountain Lion, or Mule Deer hunts, click the "links"
above, but please read the information below first.
On
most hunts, you should plan to spend the night before and possibly
the night after your hunt in Challis, Idaho. If you desire we
can make hotel reservations for you.
Our base of operation will be out
of Challis, Idaho. If you are planning on driving, this will be
your destination. If you are planning on flying, you have 3 options
of arrival airports. The most accessible to Challis are Idaho
Falls, Boise, and Missoula, Montana. If you plan on renting a
car and driving to Challis, you can pick the airport most suited
to your connections and cost. If you would like us to pick you
up and shuttle you to Challis, we request that you fly into Missoula.
You should fly into Missoula the day before your hunt starts,
and stay the night in Missoula at a recommended motel. We will
pick you up early the next morning and take you directly to the
trailhead for the pack into camp. On completion of your hunt the
procedure would be reversed. From Missoula, Idaho Falls, or Boise
there is a minimum pickup and delivery charge of $250.00 for this
service. If two or more persons are to be picked up, the rate
is $125.00 per person. We will provide additional information
regarding travel plans once your hunt dates are confirmed.
The fee for a non-hunter accompaning
a hunter on any hunt is one-half the cost of the hunt.
On all special hunts, the hunt is
for the species listed only. Any other species hunted is subject
to a $500.00 trophy fee.
We
provide everything except personal gear, sleeping bag, archery
equipment, or rifle. Please see our Gear
List to assist in your packing.
On
all hunts except mountain lion, horses are used for transportation
between base camps, high camps, and to the hunting areas. These
are true mountain hunts in high rugged terrain. If you book a
hunt with us, you can expect to hunt hard. The elevation in our
area, is between 7,000' and 10,000' above MSL. Terrain varies
from easy to difficult with a mix of sagebrush and pine forest.
Pre-hunt conditioning is very important for the success
of your hunt. Take the time to get in shape so you will be able
to enjoy your hunt more. Strengthen your legs and wind, this will
pay off when you have to move fast for that trophy of a lifetime.
Our guides will be in shape, but will only hunt as hard as you
can, we will not run you into the ground.
Sleeping
arrangements are in tents with cots and foam pads. You will be
awakened with a hot beverage of your choice. At this time your
stove will be lit, so you can dress in comfort. Breakfast and
dinner each day are served in the cook tent. Our food is first
class, you won't be disappointed! A sack lunch is provided while
hunting.
Your
guide will work hard at completing your hunt successfully. He
will skin and field dress your game and prepare the hide for delivery
to the taxidermist. Your meat and hide will be flown out to your
point of departure, where final meat cutting, cold storage and
taxidermy are your responsibility. We can make recommendations
for local processing.
Reservations,
Deposits and Cancellation Policy:
We recommend that you make your reservations
as early as possible. Unless other arrangements are made, all
reservations will be held for only 10 days without a deposit.
Applications for the controlled hunt drawings are due in
May. Sucessful applicants are notified in July. A deposit is required
for us to hold a hunt date for you and to put you in for the draw.
Unsuccessful applicant's deposits will be returned within 10 days
of notification. Upon notification of a sucessful draw, 50% of
the hunt fee balance is due within 10 days. The remaining balance
will be due August 1st of the hunt year.There will be no refunds
on successful applicants. Balances on other hunts are due 30 days
prior to the hunt. We accept all major credit cards for deposits.
All balances must be paid by means other than credit card.
A deposit is required to hold your reaservation
for all hunts. With the exception of controlled hunts, all deposits
are non-refundable, but can be transferred to another hunt date
within a 1 year period, if cancelled within 30 days or less of
the time the initial deposit is recieved.
License
and tag fees, and conditions of use are subject to change by the
Idaho Department of Fish and Game, and could affect overall hunt
price and conditions. The fees shown do not include state and
federal tax, transportation to or from your home, or gratuities.
All regulations of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the
United States Forest Service and the Doctrine of Fair Chase are
followed.
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