Ken Smith's Hunting Idaho

4239 Old Ahsahka Grade
Ahsahka, Idaho 83520
tel. 208-476-7148
toll free 1-877-844-3474
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2008 Elk

Archery Hunts     Rifle Bull Hunts    Cow Hunts   
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Hunt with us in a challenging mountainous setting of mixed sagebrush and pine forest for mature bulls. Our hunting area is listed by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to have one of the highest bull-cow ratios in the state. The country is very open with great visibility.

Our plans for elk hunting in 2008 include: 2 Unlimited Archery hunts, 2 Rifle - Controlled Permit Bull Hunts, and several Permit Cow Elk hunts. A maximum of 4 hunters will be on each hunt. Because these are prime hunts and fill up early, book your hunt as early as possible.

All of the archery hunts and the first rifle hunt will be during the prime bugling period. Calling will be the preferred technique during this period. The later hunts will combine some calling, spot and stalk, and tracking. All of our veteran guides are well trained in these hunting methods.

 

 

8 Day Guided Archery Elk Hunts

Our area opens for unlimited archery hunts in late August through September. These hunts are during the bugle season and rut. This is some of the most exciting hunting in North America. You can expect to see and hear lots of bulls while hunting at this time. This hunt is for either sex.

Archery Hunt Dates and Prices

Hunt Dates
Hunt Type
Hunt Cost per Hunter
Deposit
Sept. 12 - 19
Sept. 21 - 28

2 Hunters - 1 Guide

1 Hunter -1 Guide

$3,495.00

$4,495.00

$1500.00

$1500.00

Any combinations of deer or bear to elk hunt add $500.00 additional to hunt cost.

If any deer or bear are taken on elk hunts incidentally, there will be a $500.00 trophy fee added to the cost of the hunt. All tags and permits for the species taken are required.

Idaho license, elk tag, and archery permit, not included - see Idaho Hunting Fees
All Hunt Costs subject to 6% Idaho sales tax

These hunts require no drawing for permits or licenses. Idaho Fish and Game regulations require evidence of previous bow hunting training or experience. You may fulfill this requirement by printing the picture below, completing the information requested, and sending it to us. You can print the affidavit below by right-clicking on the image and then choosing -"print picture".

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8 Day Guided Controlled Rifle Bull Hunts

Our limited controlled bull elk rifle hunts are in October. As an outfitter we are granted 4 allocated tags for these bull hunts. This means that at least 4 of our clients will draw a tag. Other hunters desiring these hunts have an opportunity to draw one of the non-allocated, nonresident tags. Application for the permits is made in May with results of the drawing by July 12. All License, Tag, and Permit applications should be made through the outfitter to insure application for the correct area, and to take advantage of the outfitter's tag allocation. On the first rifle hunt in both 2003 and 2004 we had 100% sucess. The 2003 hunt was almost unbelievable with all four hunters filling their tags in the first two days of the hunt. These hunts, based on past results, promise to be one of the very best opportunities to take a trophy bull. The bulls are normally still bugling during the Sept. 30 to Oct. 7 hunt, making this a very special hunt.

We can arrange bull elk hunts with fellow outfitters at nearby locations for those who are unsucessful in permit application for our area. These are non-drawing areas and only a license and tag are required.

Hunt Dates and Prices

Hunt Dates
Hunt Type
Hunt Cost per Hunter
Deposit

Sept. 30 - Oct. 7

Oct. 14 - Oct. 21*
 Dates of this hunt are flexible: however season closes 10/31


2 Hunters - 1 Guide


1 Hunter - 1 Guide


$5,975.00


$7,175.00


$2,550.00


$2,550.00

Any combinations of deer or bear to elk hunt add $500.00 additional to hunt cost.

If any deer or bear are taken on elk hunts incidentally, there will be a $500.00 trophy fee added to the cost of the hunt. All tags and permits for the species taken are required.

Idaho license, elk tag, and archery permit, not included - see Idaho Hunting Fees
All Hunt Costs subject to 6% Idaho sales tax

 

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5 and 7 Day Limited Entry Cow Hunts

For the meat hunter, we also have a late season, drawing only, cow hunt. Because of the large number of elk in the area, we have enjoyed great success on the late cow hunt. This a good hunt for the Idaho resident or even the nonresident seeking to fill the freezer with the very finest, best tasting protein you'll ever eat. These hunts are a great first-time opportunity for you to spend time with your wife, your son, or your daughter. Drawing a permit for this hunt should be relatively easy.
This hunt is a wonderful chance to introduce your children, wife, or husband to the sport of elk hunting. For 2008 we will be offering two special rates on family packages. The cost for any two adult family members are shown below for 5 day cow hunts. We will again offer our special rate for 5 day cow hunts with an adult family member and a son or daughter under age 16. This is a substantial savings over our prime time archery and rifle bull hunts.

Hunt Dates
Hunt Type
Hunt Cost
Deposit

Oct. 14-18*

Oct. 19-23*

Oct.25-29*

* May be adjusted for 7 day hunt

7 Day, 2 Hunters - 1 Guide

5 Day, 2 Hunters - 1 Guide

5 Day, Adult Family Special

5 Day, Adult and Youth

$2,200.00/ea.

$1,500.00/ea.

$2,750.00 total for both

$2,250.00 total for both

$1,000.00

$500.00

$1000.00

$1000.00

Any combinations of deer or bear to elk hunt add $500.00 additional to hunt cost.

If any deer or bear are taken on elk hunts incidentally, there will be a $500.00 trophy fee added to the cost of the hunt. All tags and permits for the species taken are required.

Idaho license, elk tag, and archery permit, not included - see Idaho Hunting Fees
All Hunt Costs subject to 6% Idaho sales tax

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 "2007" License, Tag, and Permit Fees 
2008 fees will be posted if changed.

License or Tag
Fee
Nonresident Hunting License
$141.50
Nonresident Elk Tag
$372.50
Nonresident Deer Tag
$258.50
Nonresident Bear Tag
$151.75
Nonresident Mountain Lion Tag
$151.75
Archery or Muzzle Loader Permit
$18.25
Controlled Hunt Permit Fee
$7.75
Controlled Hunt Application Fee
$6.25

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