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Color Phase Black Bear Hunting

Spring is right around the corner and you know what that means….. Time to get out into the Idaho backcountry and chase some bears with the hounds! We will be offering a limited number of openings for guided Idaho Bear Hunts this season,  for a good color phase bear with the dogs,  so if you

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Color Phase Spring Bear Hunt

Well the spring bear hunt is over and what an excellent one it was here in Idaho.  We are pleased to report that all bears taken, but one, were a color phase other than black! Holy mackerel that’s incredible! Not sure where else you can go and expect to see that many cinnamon, chocolate and

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Huge Color Phase Black Bear Hunt

Check out this huge color phase black bear we just bagged last evening on a hunt here in Idaho! He is truly a once in a lifetime type of bear. He squares 7 feet 6 inches with a skull approaching the Boone and Crockett Record Book. This fellow is one happy hunter! This year in

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Idaho Black Bear Guide / Outfitter

Our 20th season as an Idaho black bear guide / outfitter here is starting off early.  It’s pushing 70 degrees and the bears are our out in force.  Usually it takes a few weeks for them to start hitting baits, but they are already hearing the supper bell this year. Got a picture of this

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Guided Youth Hunt in Idaho

Guided youth hunt in Idaho is an excellent option for a family or father and son. My brother Miles and I recall the bonds that are formed when families go hunting together and that’s why we offer discounts for for any youngster sixteen or under who would like to come enjoy all that Idaho has

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Idaho Cougar Hunts 2016

Idaho Cougar Hunts 2016 are already on the books for the winter of 2016 / 2017. Spaces are limited as again we will only be taking a half dozen or so mountain lion hunters for that season. Several weeks are still available however and if an Idaho cougar hunt suites your fancy don’t be afraid

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Best trail camera for whitetail deer

Best trail camera for whitetail deer does inspire many debates among hunters. You’ll hear plenty of folks talk about Primos, Bushnell or Reconyx, but for my money the best trail cameras on the market are made by Browning. Browning makes several models that are top of the line.  The Strike Force and Spec Ops are

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Private ranch elk hunts in Idaho

During a four wheeler ride through the ranch today we came on this nice set of elk sheds in the creek. We will be offering a select handful of archery hunts for elk on our private ranch here in Idaho and a few rifle hunts as well.  Archery season runs the length of September and

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Idaho Black Bear Hunt
Idaho Hunting Life

Idaho Black Bear Hunt

Idaho has an excellent reputation for black bear hunting and rightfully so.  Bear numbers meet or exceed target expectations in several key areas of the state, most notably anywhere near the Bitterroot Mountains. Another positive factor is the high percentage of color phase black bear.  These bears live in diverse terrain ranging from heavily wooded

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Idaho Whitetail Deer Hunts

Central Idaho whitetail hunts are some of the best kept secrets in the whitetail hunting world.  There are many opportunities to take big mature bucks with rifle or bow. Starting in September,  archery hunting on private ranches is good,  as the bucks make there way too and from feeding spots in the morning and evening.

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How Winter Effects Deer, Elk, Moose, etc.

How does winter affect our big game populations? As I look out the window a few snow flakes are falling in, what I can only describe as, one of the most mild winters I can remember.   It got me to thinking how the game should fare well and gives me good hope for the hunting

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How to Avoid Buck Fever when Big Game Hunting

Buck fever can happen to any hunter while hunting any type of big game. Whether you are in Alaska, out west or in Africa buck fever can strike at any time.  So today I’d like to take a stab at helping you avoid this all to common occurrence.  Next time you have that big whitetail,

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