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Elk Outfitters

58 licensed outfitters offer guided elk hunts in Idaho, with operators near Wallace, Meridian, and Yellow Pine.

Average Hunt

$9,901

all-in, fully guided

Nonresident Tag

$651

approx 2026

Season

Archery Sept • Rifle Oct–Nov

Outfitters

Bearpaw Outfitters — photo 1

Bearpaw Outfitters

Wallace, ID

48 years of guided and unguided hunts for elk, deer, bear, and more across four states.

thousands of acres of private ranch leases70% to 100% shooting opportunity on most hunts

Bearpaw Outfitters — photo 1

Bearpaw Outfitters

Wallace, ID

48-year family outfitter offering guided & unguided elk, mule deer, bear, cougar, moose, antelope & more across ID, MT, UT, WA.

5,000+ acres private ranch leases70-100% shooting opportunity on most hunts; 100% shot opportunity on Montana deer hunts for last 12 years

Mile High Outfitters — photo 1

Mile High Outfitters

Meridian, ID

Horseback wilderness hunting and fishing trips in the Frank Church Wilderness

650+ square miles

Buck Horn Outfitters — photo 1

Buck Horn Outfitters

Yellow Pine, ID

Guided Idaho elk hunts and backcountry hunting experiences

Clearwater Outfitters — photo 1

Clearwater Outfitters

Orofino, ID

Guided hunts, fishing trips, and outdoor adventures in Idaho's backcountry.

160+ square miles

Heaven's Gate Outfitters — photo 1

Heaven's Gate Outfitters

Riggins, ID

Guided elk, bear, mountain lion, and mule deer hunts deep in Idaho's backcountry on horseback.

1,200 square miles

Idaho Whitetail Guides — photo 1

Idaho Whitetail Guides

Boville, ID

Licensed Northern Idaho guided hunts for elk, whitetail deer, bear, cougar, and bobcat.

Rawhide Outfitters — photo 1

Rawhide Outfitters

Salmon, ID

Guided Idaho big game hunts for elk, bear, mountain lion, and specialty species in rugged backcountry.

Robson Outfitters, LLC — photo 1

Robson Outfitters, LLC

Felt, ID

Specializing in Big Game and Wilderness Adventures in Teton Valley

Wilderness Mule Outfitting — photo 1

Wilderness Mule Outfitting

Riggins, ID

First Class Guided Hunts in America's Largest Wilderness Complex

240 square mile exclusive concession within 4.5 million acres

Mile High Outfitters — photo 1

Mile High Outfitters

Challis, ID

Horseback wilderness hunts for elk, deer, bear, lion, wolf, sheep, and goat in Idaho's Frank Church Wilderness.

approximately 650 square miles

Russell Pond & B Bar C Outfitters — photo 1

Russell Pond & B Bar C Outfitters

St. Maries, ID

Premier Idaho hunting outfitter specializing in black bear, elk, and mountain lion hunts.

800+ square miles of Idaho National Forest

Wild Idaho Outfitters — photo 1

Wild Idaho Outfitters

Riggins, ID

Idaho Elk, Deer, Bear, Wolf, Combo Hunts in the Frank Church Wilderness

150+ square miles

Big Timber Outfitters LLC — photo 1

Big Timber Outfitters LLC

Lemhi County, ID

Idaho's Premier Backcountry Hunting Adventure for Elk, Mule Deer & Bear

Wild Idaho Outfitters — photo 1

Wild Idaho Outfitters

Challis, ID

Guided elk, mule deer, black bear, and wolf hunts in the Frank Church Wilderness

150+ square miles in Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness

Bighorn Outfitters — photo 1

Bighorn Outfitters

Carmen, ID

Licensed wilderness outfitter offering elk, mule deer, bighorn sheep, and predator hunts in Idaho's Bighorn Crags.

275 square miles

Bighorn Outfitters — photo 1

Bighorn Outfitters

Carmen, ID

Premier wilderness hunting and pack trips in Idaho's Bighorn Crags

275 square miles

Bitterroot Outfitters — photo 1

Bitterroot Outfitters

Challis, ID

Idaho wilderness hunts for elk, mule deer, bear, lion, bighorn sheep, and wolf with 20+ years of expertise.

Bitterroot Outfitters — photo 1

Bitterroot Outfitters

Boise, ID

Experience Idaho's ultimate wilderness hunt with seasoned guides and fair chase adventures.

Boulder Creek Outfitters — photo 1

Boulder Creek Outfitters

Idaho County, ID

Over 40 years of Idaho big game outfitting experience

40,000+ acres private land in Idaho; 600 square miles wilderness

Castle Creek Guides, LLC dba Castle Creek Outfitters — photo 1

Castle Creek Guides, LLC dba Castle Creek Outfitters

Challis, ID

Idaho big game hunts for elk, deer, bear, lion, sheep, and goat in the Salmon River Mountains.

Elk Springs Outfitters — photo 1

Elk Springs Outfitters

McCall, ID

Professional guided elk, mule deer, and bear hunts in Idaho wilderness

300 square miles

Flying B Ranch — photo 1

Flying B Ranch

Kamiah, ID

Premier guided hunts for wingshooting, big game (bear, deer, elk, lion), and fishing since 1985.

Granite Peak Outfitters — photo 1

Granite Peak Outfitters LLC

Idaho County, ID

Premier Idaho big game hunting outfitter in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness.

Heart X Outfitters — photo 1

Heart X Outfitters

Salmon, ID

Big game hunting outfitters in Idaho's Frank Church Wilderness

Hells Canyon Outfitters — photo 1

Hells Canyon Outfitters

Riggins, ID

Trophy big game hunts in Hells Canyon with experienced guides and seasoned stock.

Over 1,200 square miles of outfitting area plus 10,000+ acres of private landExcellent success rates

Korell Outfitters — photo 1

Korell Outfitters

Emmett, ID

Family-run guided hunts specializing in bear and cougar in Southwest Idaho

750+ square miles

Lazy Triple Creek Ranch — photo 1

Lazy Triple Creek Ranch

Newdale, ID

Luxury pheasant hunting lodge and shooting sports ranch in Idaho

2,220 acres

McGowan Outfitting Inc. — photo 1

McGowan Outfitting Inc.

Kootenai County, ID

Premier backcountry hunting and fishing outfitter in Idaho wilderness

Robson Outfitters, LLC — photo 1

Robson Outfitters, LLC

Felt, ID

Trophy deer, elk, and bear hunts via archery and rifle in Teton Valley, Idaho.

Russell Pond & B Bar C Outfitters — photo 1

Russell Pond & B Bar C Outfitters

St. Maries, ID

Premier North Idaho outfitter specializing in black bear, elk, and mountain lion hunts.

800+ square miles of Idaho National Forest

Saddle Horn Outfitters LLC — photo 1

Saddle Horn Outfitters LLC

McCall, ID

Licensed backcountry hunting and fishing outfitter in Idaho and Wyoming

Sawtooth Wilderness Outfitters — photo 1

Sawtooth Wilderness Outfitters

Lowman, ID

Expert guided hunting and wilderness adventures in Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains since 1985.

Selway Ridgerunner Outfitters, LLC — photo 1

Selway Ridgerunner Outfitters, LLC

Grangeville, ID

Big game hunting in Idaho's Selway-Bitterroot Mountains with 19 years experience.

51 Ranch Outfitters — photo 1

51 Ranch Outfitters

Idaho, ID

Guided and drop camp hunts for elk, deer, and bear in Idaho wilderness.

Ace Outfitters LLC — photo 1

Ace Outfitters LLC

Riggins, ID

Guided hunts for elk, mule deer, bear, mountain lion, wolf, moose, and bighorn sheep in central Idaho.

500+ square miles

Back 30 Outfitters — photo 1

Back 30 Outfitters

Orofino, ID

Family-owned big game hunting adventures in Idaho's majestic wilderness

Boulder Creek Outfitters — photo 1

Boulder Creek Outfitters

Peck, ID

Over 40 years of Idaho big game outfitting for elk, deer, bear, lion, and turkey.

40,000+ acres private land; 600 square miles wilderness

Continental Divide Outfitters — photo 1

Continental Divide Outfitters

Gibbonsville, ID

Family-owned Idaho outfitter offering guided mountain lion, bear, elk, and mule deer hunts.

Deadwood Outfitters — photo 1

Deadwood Outfitters

Valley County, ID

Idaho's Premier Backcountry Hunting, Fishing & Outdoor Adventures

Five Bears Outfitters — photo 1

Five Bears Outfitters

Unknown, ID

Backcountry hunting and fishing outfitter offering bear, elk, and trout fishing trips in Idaho and Montana.

Flying B Ranch — photo 1

Flying B Ranch

Kamiah, ID

Dedicated to the hunt since 1985

Little Wood River Outfitters — photo 1

Little Wood River Outfitters

Jerome, ID

Specializing in backcountry hunting, fishing and pack trips in Idaho's Pioneer Mountains

Middle Fork Outfitters — photo 1

Middle Fork Outfitters

Unknown, ID

Premier Idaho wilderness outfitter offering elk, deer, bear, mountain lion, sheep, and goat hunts in remote backcountry.

260 square miles

Mystic Saddle Ranch — photo 1

Mystic Saddle Ranch

Stanley, ID

Guided elk, deer, bear and wolf hunts in Idaho's Sawtooth Wilderness since 1969.

Pistol Creek Outfitters — photo 1

Pistol Creek Outfitters

Unknown, ID

Guided fair chase wilderness hunts for elk, mule deer, and black bear in the Frank Church Wilderness.

300 square miles

Richie Outfitters LLC — photo 1

Richie Outfitters LLC

North Fork, ID

45-year family outfitter offering guided elk, deer, bear, lion, and wolf hunts in Idaho backcountry.

Weitas Creek Outfitters — photo 1

Weitas Creek Outfitters

Kamiah, ID

Year-round backcountry hunts for elk, bear, cougar, bobcat, and fly fishing in North Central Idaho

Whiskey Mountain Outfitters — photo 1

Whiskey Mountain Outfitters

Garden Valley, ID

Idaho guided hunts for bear, cougar, elk, and deer with family-owned expertise.

York Outfitters — photo 1

York Outfitters

Cottonwood, ID

Professionally organized hunts in Idaho's remote Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness since 1932.

110 square miles exclusive access

Selway Wilderness Outfitters — photo 1

Selway Wilderness Outfitters

Unknown, ID

Idaho's Ultimate Guided Hunts & Summer Adventures in the Selway Wilderness

Big Lost River Outfitters — photo 1

Big Lost River Outfitters

Mackay, ID

Elk, mule deer, mountain lion, antelope, bighorn sheep, moose, and bear hunts in Idaho's Lost River Range.

Diamond D Ranch, Inc. — photo 1

Diamond D Ranch, Inc.

Unknown, ID

Big game hunting and outfitting in the Frank Church Wilderness on 2.4 million pristine acres.

2,400,000 acres (Frank Church Wilderness)

Jokers Wild Outdoors — photo 1

Jokers Wild Outdoors

Unknown, ID

Explore the Adventure with guided hunting trips for elk, deer, moose, and more.

Little Lost Outfitters — photo 1

Little Lost Outfitters

Unknown, ID

Trophy big game hunts for elk, deer, bear, lion, antelope, sheep, and moose in central Idaho.

670 square miles

Salmon River Lodge Resort — photo 1

Salmon River Lodge Resort

Corn Creek, ID

Idaho's Best Wilderness Getaway with guided hunting and adventure activities.

Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge — photo 1

Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge

Dixie, ID

Complete Idaho hunting guide for elk, deer, bear, moose, bighorn sheep and mountain lion in wilderness backcountry.

Sulphur Creek Ranch — photo 1

Sulphur Creek Ranch

Unknown, ID

Remote Frank Church Wilderness hunts for elk, deer, bear, and wolves

Hunt Cost Breakdown

Based on a typical 5-day hunt with airfare, tag, and a standard guide tip rolled in. Numbers are for one nonresident hunter.

Fully Guided (1:1)$7,661 – $14,381
Semi-Guided (2:1)$5,281 – $8,521
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Hunting elk in Idaho

Idaho has the highest percentage of public land in the Lower 48 — 16 million acres, with the 2.4-million-acre Frank Church wilderness larger than Yellowstone. Nonresident general tags ($651) historically sell out within minutes of release in early December, but if you land one you get backcountry units with far less pressure than Colorado OTC.

The signature hunt is a pack-in horse trip to a wall-tent camp 8–20 miles from the trailhead; drop camps and jet-boat river hunts are also common. Fully guided runs $6,500–$10,500 for 7–10 days (about $7,500–$12,000 all-in); drop camps are $2,000–$3,500. It's serious country — 5,000–8,000 ft and 4–10 miles a day, so train and break in your boots.

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Elk outfitters in Idaho operate across these hunting units:

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