With the spring black bear hunt quickly approaching in Idaho, it seems like a good time to briefly discuss field judging techniques. I’m sure there are a lot of different opinions out there, but my most reliable cues to a bear’s size all revolve around one trait, large head equals small bear, small head equals
Even though the ground is still white outside, we are already busy making preparations for this spring’s bear hunt in Idaho. With a full slate of bear hunters ready to get out in the woods, we’re sure to drag in some big color phase bears again this spring. A combination of high bear numbers and a
As I write this we are in the midst of one of the most epic Idaho mountain lion hunting seasons in recent memory. With only a few hunters left we are working on a perfect year with several monster toms already taken. When the smoke clears we will have put several cougars in the
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
