Idaho DIY Drop Camp Elk, Deer, Bear Combo Hunt

DIY Drop camp Hunt

Rifle Elk, Deer, and Bear Combo Hunt / less than 4 hunters, price per hunter  $2,260

Rifle Elk, Deer, and Bear Combo Hunt / 4-6 hunters, price per hunter  $1,965

We offer the best hunting and fishing guide services in Idaho. Our Idaho hunting guide services and Idaho fishing guide services allow you to make the best of your families Idaho vacation.

Hunters should plan to arrive at Stanley, Idaho, the evening before the hunt start date. We would be happy to make motel reservations in Stanley for your stay.

There is a two duffle bag limit on gear totaling no more than 75 pounds excluding rifles and food for drop camps.

Drop camps, hunters are responsible for field dressing, capeing and quartering game. Game must be where the packer can access it. Taxidermy work & meat processing are the hunter's responsibility, but we will happily help coordinate these items.

Hunting Information

Our fall rifle hunts follow the weather patterns. Our first hunts provide warm days and cool nights. The elk are bugling - providing great opportunities for nice bulls to be taken. Our last hunt is normally in snow, tracking and spotting elk as they head for winter range.

Our drop rifle hunts take place in Units 27 and 36. These areas are well timbered with mountain meadows and some sagebrush to provide great elk habitat. The elevation range is 6,500 to 9,000 feet.

Some of this area lies within the River of No Return Wilderness. These rugged mountains are the headwaters of the Middle and Main Fork of the Salmon River. These are primarily elk hunts with mule deer and bear as a secondary species.

Drop Camps are the ideal hunt for experienced hunters and outdoorsmen who do not require guides and cooks. With a drop camp, we provide all the necessary gear for your party to stay comfortable in the backcountry on your own. We pack your party and gear in on horseback and will familiarize you with the area. All meat is packed out at no additional charge.

Although horses are not left in camp, we will check on each camp two times during your stay. We will pack your game out from the kill site, as long as our horse can get to your animal.

Hunters should plan to arrive in Stanley the night before the hunt is scheduled to begin. We will plan to meet you that night and pack your groceries and duffle. Menu suggestions, gear list and camp equipment lists are available upon request

HUNTING INFORMATION 

Our fall rifle hunts follow the weather patterns. Our first hunts provide warm days and cool nights. The elk are bugling - providing great opportunities for nice bulls to be taken. Our last hunt is normally in snow, tracking and spotting elk as they head for winter range. 

Our drop rifle hunts take place in Units 27 and 36. These areas are well timbered with mountain meadows and some sagebrush to provide great elk habitat. The elevation range is 6,500 to 9,000 feet. 

Some of this area lies within the River of No Return Wilderness. These rugged mountains are the headwaters of the Middle and Main Fork of the Salmon River. These are primarily elk hunts with mule deer and bear as a secondary species. 

Drop Camps are the ideal hunt for experienced hunters and outdoorsmen who do not require guides and cooks. With a drop camp, we provide all the necessary gear for your party to stay comfortable in the backcountry on your own. We pack your party and gear in on horseback and will familiarize you with the area. All meat is packed out at no additional charge. 

Although horses are not left in camp, we will check on each camp two times during your stay. We will pack your game out from the kill site, as long as our horse can get to your animal. 

Hunters should plan to arrive in Stanley the night before the hunt is scheduled to begin. We will plan to meet you that night and pack your groceries and duffle. Menu suggestions, gear list and camp equipment lists are available upon request. 

WE THOUGHT YOU MIGHT LIKE TO KNOW! 

*WHEN AND WHERE TO ARRIVE-The closest major airport is Boise, Idaho. You may also fly into Hailey, Idaho or Salt Lake City, Utah. Plan to arrive at the designated trailhead by 9:00 am the day of your trip.

*TRANSPORTATION TO STANLEY-From the airport, you may rent a car, take an air taxi, or van shuttle to Stanley. We would be happy to make these arrangements for you. On packaged trips, this service is provided.

*LODGING BEFORE AND AFTER TRIP-Stanley has a variety of motels and cabins for your night before and night after your high mountain adventure. We would be happy to discuss your needs and make the reservation for you or get you a list of lodges and let you make your own reservation.

*WEATHER-Mountain weather can be everything every day. come prepared for lows in the high 30s and highs in the high 80s. Layering is the answer to enjoying your time in the mountains.

*FISHING-With so many lakes in the Saw tooth Wilderness and streams and rivers in the beautiful Middle Fork of the Salmon River in the Frank Church Wilderness, fishing is always available at our camping sites. We will be happy to help you rent fishing equipment and tackle prior to your arrival as well as obtain a fishing license, $10.50 for first day non-resident licenses and $4.00/day for add-on days.

*MEDICAL EMERGENCY-Each guide carries a first aid kit and is trained in first aide and CPR. Radios or cellular phone do not work in our wilderness, so if an emergency arose that needed additional medical help, one of the guides would ride out to get additional assistance. Getting a message to you, while you are on your trip is difficult, but possible if necessary. Stanley has a medical clinic with an excellent physician’s assistant, c community full of EMTs and an ambulance that can transport to Sun Valley. Life Flight also comes into our valley.

*TIPS FOR GUIDES-If your guides do a great job for you, they really appreciate a tip. We suggest 5-10% of total trip cost divided among your guides.

*ALCOHOL-Please plan to provide your own and keep it separate from your duffel. We will pack it in the food boxes when you arrive at the trail head. Please bring it in plastic bottles or boxes and plan for moderate use. Liquid is very heavy and hard to pack in.

*WILDLIFE-Some of the wildlife that you can expect to see while you are on your trip are deer, elk, an occasional Mountain sheep or moose. In the Saw tooth Wilderness, you may rarely see a Black bear. In the Frank Church Wilderness Black bear are more prevalent, but are not a problem. We also have small animals, such as ground squirrels, picas and a variety of birds.

*BUGS-The later in the season you come, the fewer mosquitos you will encounter. Early morning just as the sun sets are the worst times. Plan to bring an insect repellent with you.

*TOILET FACILITIES ON TRIP-Some of the lakes that we travel to do have outhouses. If they do not, we provide small shovels to dig a cat hole or we pack in a portable toilet, while we are at our base camp.

*SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS ON TRIP-We have 4-6 man tents and we normally put 2 people in each one. If you are a single on a trip, we are happy to provide you with your own tent. You are also welcome to sleep under the stars.

*FOOD ON TRIP/SNACKS-We work hard at providing healthy meals and snacks for you while you are on the trip. Feel free to bring anything extra that you may want. We will discuss menu options and special requests with the group leader.

*WILL I BE SORE FROM RIDING-Unless you ride everyday, you can expect to experience some soreness from riding. We have never lost anyone from being too sore from riding! The trick is to get off and walk occasionally or ask your guide for a break.

*WHAT ABOUT GOOD WATER TO DRINK-We camp beside a good spring at our base camps. We provide water filters and we do recommend that all water is filtered or boiled. The springs are safe with wonderful mountain water. Plan to have a water bottle for when you are away from the base camp.

*BEARS AND SNAKES-Because of the terrain and elevation, we have no snakes in the high country and very few bears.

*CLOTHING-Be sure and pay careful attention to our clothing list. The trick in the mountains is to layer your clothing, so that as the days grow warm and the evenings cool, you can add or subtract as needed. Be sure and bring good rain gear. The mountains are unpredictable and afternoon thundershowers are not uncommon.

*SAMPLE ITINERARY-We do have sample itineraries of our trips. If you would like to have us send you one, just let us know. Every trip is customized to meet the needs of the group, so activities and events change with each group we take.

*CANCELLATION POLICY-We require a 40% deposit to confirm your reservation Balance on the trip is due 45 days prior to arrival. The deposit is non-refundable, but may be applied toward trips at a later date, not to exceed one year. If cancellation is necessary, the balance will be refunded up to 45 days before the trip starting date. If notice of cancellation is received 45 days or less before trip’s starting date, no refunds can be made.

*ABOUT OUR AREA-The Saw tooth Wilderness lies in the high country of central Idaho, about an hour’s drive from famous Sun Valley. This is a wilderness of spectacular beauty. The three hundred miles of trail lead you through glacial valleys, alpine meadows and snow fed streams. The Saw tooth Wilderness which is a part of the Saw tooth National Recreational Area offers a variety of outdoor activities. Ghost towns, whitewater float trips, mountain biking and hiking are just a few of the many things to do in the valley. Plan to come early or stay a few days after your trip to explore this beautiful and peaceful valley.

*VACATION INSURANCE-We highly recommend that you purchase vacation/travel insurance. Life has a way of changing and unexpected events happen. Contact your personal insurance agent to secure insurance of this kind.

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