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- [LHHunting Blog Archives](https://lhhunting.com/dead-on-outdoor-adventures-blog-archives/) - Please do not delete this page. it has a purpose.
- [2026 spring bear hunt in idaho](https://lhhunting.com/2026-spring-bear-hunt-in-idaho/) - 2026, Idaho spring bear hunt is officially in the books!
- [Idaho Spring Bear Hunt is Close!](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-spring-bear-hunt-is-close/) - We are officially past the Midway point in February and Idaho's winter couldn't have been more mild! I'm hearing a few reports of bears already stirring from there den. That usually means we are in for a tremendous spring bear season! I have two cancellations for the first week of the season, so if
- [Booking with Idaho's New Non-resident Draw](https://lhhunting.com/booking-with-idahos-new-non-resident-draw/) - Idaho has a new non-resident draw system for deer and elk. Give us a call and we will help you out!
- [Idaho Spring Bear Hunt In The Books](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-spring-bear-hunt-in-the-books/) - The spring black bear season is in the books. Check out this color phase monster!
- [Spring bear hunt 2024 American Freedom sale!](https://lhhunting.com/spring-bear-hunt-2024-american-freedom-sale/) - Give us a call for next spring's American freedom celebration Bear Hunt!
- [Idaho spring bear hunt in review](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-spring-bear-hunt-in-review/) - Spring black bear hunt
- [Spring Bear Hunt 2024](https://lhhunting.com/spring-bear-hunt-2024/) - our spring bear hunt is right around the corner!
- [Idaho Elk Outfitters Offer Successful Rifle Hunts](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-elk-outfitters-offer-successful-rifle-hunts/) - Idaho Elk Outfitters offer successful rifle hunts on private ground or in our outfitting units. Here's a happy elk hunter from our elk hunts in Idaho this fall.
- [Record book black bear taken in Idaho!](https://lhhunting.com/record-book-black-bear/) - Record book black bear taken in Idaho!
- [Idaho Deer Outfitters Offer Private Ranch Whitetail Hunting](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-deer-outfitters-offer-private-ranch-whitetail-hunting/) - Idaho Deer Outfitters offer Private Ranch Whitetail Deer Hunting with the addition of our new Silver Mountain Ranch lodging and hunting grounds.
- [Idaho Deer Outfitters Hunt Whitetail in the Rut](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-deer-outfitters-hunt-whitetail-in-the-rut/) - Hunting whitetail deer in the rut is offered on our Idaho Private Ranch. The rut begins around the 3rd of November and season is over December 1st.
- [Idaho Elk Outfitters with guaranteed elk tags](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-elk-outfitters-with-guaranteed-elk-tags/) - Idaho Elk Outfitters with guaranteed elk tags are not a dime a dozen but this fall we are opening up a new elk camp and have two guaranteed bull elk tags.
- [Idaho Elk Hunts Season](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-elk-hunts-season/) - Idaho Elk Hunts Season is upon us! Can you feel that guys? The air is crisp, the leaves are turning and the sound of bugling bulls is in the air!
- [Idaho Bear Outfitters](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-bear-outfitters/) - Idaho Bear Outfitters Larry Hatter and brother Miles, are finding it hard to believe we are coming up on our 25th outfitting anniversary!
- [Spring Bear Hunt In Idaho Ends With A Bang](https://lhhunting.com/spring-bear-hunt-in-idaho-ends-with-a-bang/) - Spring bear hunt in Idaho was another incredible spring bear season. We took plenty of color phase bears as usual this year and some of our biggest bears fell on the last hunt.
- [Mountain Lion Hunt Available For This Winter](https://lhhunting.com/mountain-lion-hunt-becomes-available-for-this-winter/) - Mountain lion hunts are very limited and have extremely high success with LHHunting.com
- [Mountain Lion Season Starting With A Bang!](https://lhhunting.com/mountain-lion-season-starting-with-a-bang/) - Mountain Lion season is underway here in Idaho and one monster is already in the bag! Check out this beast!
- [Idaho Mountain Lion Hunt Comes To A Close](https://lhhunting.com/another-successful-idaho-mountain-lion-hunt-comes-to-a-close/) - Idaho Mountain Lion Hunt comes to a close for the season.Hard to believe our mountain lion season has already coming to a close here in Idaho.
- [Bear Season in Idaho About to Begin](https://lhhunting.com/bear-season-in-idaho-about-to-begin/) - Bear season in Idaho is about to begin. t's been a crazy couple months here in Idaho, but we are pleased to announce our spring bear hunt will proceed as usual.
- [Monster Idaho Color Phase Black Bear Taken](https://lhhunting.com/monster-idaho-color-phase-black-bear-taken/) - Monster Idaho Color Phase Black Bear taken by our happy hunter. This is an absolute hog black bear from here in Idaho two days ago! Talk about a happy hunter.
- [Father Son Bear Hunts](https://lhhunting.com/father-son-bear-hunts/) - Father Son bear hunts are a great way to close out a very successful bear hunt this spring with this father and son scoring on a couple good boars.
- [Big Tom Taken in Idaho](https://lhhunting.com/big-tom-taken-in-idaho/) - Big tom taken in idaho during our last hunt of the winter.This winter was difficult condition-wise but we still had plenty of success!
- [Spring Bear Season Right Around The Corner!](https://lhhunting.com/spring-bear-season-right-around-the-corner/) - Spring bear season is right around the corner! Winter has finally broke here in Idaho and we are excited to hit the mountain in preparation for spring bear hunting!
- [Idaho Bear Hunts](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-bear-hunts-to-start-soon/) - Idaho Bear Hunts season starts April 1st and we are chomping at the bit to get bear season underway in Idaho.
- [Huge color phase bear](https://lhhunting.com/huge-color-phase-bear-taken/) - Huge color phase bear taken by a lucky archery hunter. This is a color phase bear of a lifetime!
- [Backcountry Idaho Elk Hunt](https://lhhunting.com/backcountry-idaho-elk-hunt/) - Backcountry Idaho Elk Hunt Guided makes for happy hunters.
- [Private Ranch Trophy Bear Hunts](https://lhhunting.com/private-ranch-trophy-bear-hunts-in-idaho/) - Private Ranch Trophy Bear Hunts are now being offered by LHHunting.com on our private ranch here in Idaho. These hunts will be very select.
- [Idaho Guaranteed Mountain Lion Hunt](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-guaranteed-mountain-lion-hunt/) - Idaho Guaranteed Mountain Lion Hunt this year will bring a small change here at LHHunting.com
- [Idaho Cougar Hunts 2016](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-cougar-hunts-2016/) - Idaho Cougar Hunts 2016 are already on the books for the winter of 2016 / 2017.
- [Mountain Lion Hunting Guide](https://lhhunting.com/united-states-mountain-lion-hunting-guide/) - Mountain lion hunting guide can really help you out. There's no doubt our cougar hunting is top notch, but we also have a lot of experience with these predators.
- [Elk Shed Hunting](https://lhhunting.com/elk-shed-hunting/) - Elk shed hunting is the theme for today's blog.Lets talk about Idaho Elk Hunts
- [Idaho Color Phase Bear](https://lhhunting.com/color-phase-bear-taken/) - Idaho Color Phase Bear was aken and so we're issuing a Big boar alert! Take a look at our first big color phase boar to hit the ground in Idaho
- [Mountain Lion Hunting With Hounds](https://lhhunting.com/mountain-lion-hunting-with-hounds/) - Mountain lion hunting with hounds is a subject that leans itself toward polarity. Folks from the country who grew up chasing the tail of their favorite hound love it.
- [Elk Private Ranch Hunting](https://lhhunting.com/elk-private-ranch-hunting/) - Elk private ranch hunting season is almost upon us and we're excited to be offering hunts on our private Idaho ranches this fall.
- [Best trail camera for whitetail deer](https://lhhunting.com/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
- [Guided Youth Hunt in Idaho](https://lhhunting.com/guided-youth-hunt-in-idaho/) - Guided youth hunt in Idaho is an excellent option for a family or father and son. Miles and I recall the bonds formed when families go hunting together.
- [Spring Color Phase Black Bear](https://lhhunting.com/spring-color-phase-black-bear-hunt/) - Spring Color Phase Black Bear are periodically spotted while working on our private ranch.I spotted a good looking auburn colored black bear meandering across the hillside.
- [Idaho Spring Bear Hunts](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-spring-bear-hunts/) - Idaho Spring Bear Hunts always book up fast for spring. We were almost full for the spring of 2023 here in Idaho.
- [September Color Phase Bear is a Giant!](https://lhhunting.com/huge-september-color-phase-bear/) - Who says you can't kill huge bears in the fall! Check out this monster taken on one of our September hunts right here in Idaho bear country.
- [Idaho Spring Bear Season Is Upon Us!](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-spring-bear-season/) - Idaho Spring Bear Season is an exciting time of year for sportsmen and women who love to get out in the backwoods for the sport of hunting bears with hounds.
- [Idaho Private Ranch Whitetail Hunts](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-private-ranch-whitetail-hunts/) - Idaho Private Ranch Whitetail Hunts are offered at Silver Mountain Ranch based in Grangeville Idaho right in the foot hills of the Bitterroot Mountains.
- [Spring bear hunts in Idaho still available](https://lhhunting.com/spring-bear-hunts-in-idaho-still-available/) - Spring Bear Hunts in Idaho for 2022 are still available as of the writing of this blog post. Give us a call or email to reserve a slot.
- [Color Phase Black Bear Hunting](https://lhhunting.com/color-phase-black-bear-hunting-with-hounds/) - 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
- [Color Phase Spring Bear Hunt](https://lhhunting.com/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
- [Idaho Black Bear Guide / Outfitter](https://lhhunting.com/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
- [When Is The Best Time To Hunt Mountain Lion](https://lhhunting.com/best-time-to-hunt-mountain-lion/) - I'm frequently asked when is the best time to hunt mountain lion here in Idaho. More specifically what is the best month. It can be a complicated answer, but typically the middle of December through the end of January are very reliable when it comes to having snow. Good conditions are key to a successful cougar
- [Hunting cougar with archery in Idaho](https://lhhunting.com/hunting-cougar-with-archery-in-idaho/) - Hunting cougar with archery in Idaho is an excellent option. Most shots are 30 yards or less and a good medium weight arrow tipped with a 100 grain broadhead is sufficient. Taking a mountain lion with a bow is not as slam dunk though, as it does present it's share of challenges. Bows are typically
- [Private ranch elk hunts in Idaho](https://lhhunting.com/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
- [Idaho Black Bear Hunt](https://lhhunting.com/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
- [Idaho Mountain Lion Hunting](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-mountain-lion-hunting/) - I realized a few days ago that I'd been hunting mountain lion in the mountains of Idaho for 28 years now. No, I'm not that old, but the ol' man expected a boy to be tough and not making it to a cougar tree even at a young age was unacceptable. Over the years I've
- [Idaho Whitetail Deer Hunts](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-whitetail-hunt/) - 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.
- [Coastal Black Bear Hunting in Alaska](https://lhhunting.com/coastal-black-bear-hunting-in-alaska/) - A Blast From The Past By Larry Hatter Some of the most unique reminders of our country’s history reside in the most inconspicuous places. They rest in the corner of an old, dusty attic beside a rickety chest of drawers or on the rack at a downtown pawn shop, mostly unappreciated and uncared for. Make
- [Wolf Hunting in Idaho](https://lhhunting.com/wolf-hunting-in-idaho/) - Idaho Predator Hunts for the Canadian Grey Wolf is a relatively new concept to this generation. A century ago complete eradication was the objective, but today with a successful introduction and firm liberal/conservation minded approach to our wild lands, I doubt that will ever be the case again. Personally, I'm somewhere in the middle when it comes
- [OF MOOSE AND MEN](https://lhhunting.com/of-moose-and-men/) - By Larry Hatter Resolve has a tendency to elude us as we toil through life. Days of repetitiveness become years and losing sight of purpose can be a commonality. Every once in a while, however, we are granted a brief moment of absolute clarity, a moment where the most important aspects of our life become
- [In Memory of Tammy](https://lhhunting.com/in-memory-of-tammy/) - One of the most difficult things for a man to endure is the loss of a hunting partner and great friend. I suppose though, if we have no understanding of pain and loss, adversely we will have no appreciation of happiness and good fortune. Tammy left us a few days ago, fifteen years after she entered
- [Time to Tighten Up for the Big Hunt](https://lhhunting.com/time-to-tighten-up-for-the-big-hunt/) - Many sportsmen view the summer as a down time without a large amount of significance to their hunting plans. This couldn't be farther from the truth. How you conduct yourself this summer will go a long way toward making that hunt of a lifetime a success or a failure. I can't stress how important conditioning
- [Tips To Help Your Taxidermist](https://lhhunting.com/tips-to-help-your-taxidermist/) - Proper care of your trophy is really the final step in a successful hunt. When you invest your time and hard earned money into a particular animal no one can blame you for wanting to preserve the memory and give that monster whitetail or sable a place of honor in your trophy room. If you want premium
- [The Grizzly Who Came For Supper](https://lhhunting.com/the-grizzly-who-came-for-supper/) - Grizzly encounters are normal in Alaska. Thankfully most of them end in a calm fashion. Most grizz don't want a confrontation and will inevitably head in the opposite direction once they deduce you are a human being. The encounters that we read about in the papers are few and far between, mostly resulting from confrontations
- [For the Love of Hunting](https://lhhunting.com/for-the-love-of-hunting/) - Why do we hunt? It's an age old question that can't be answered in a single sentence. Sure there's the instinctual drive that man has possessed ever since he decided to get up off his knuckles and run a woolly mammoth off a cliff. The cave man who came back to the village with enough
- [Spring Bear Hunting In Idaho](https://lhhunting.com/spring-bear-hunting-out-west/) - The opportunity to hunt bear in the spring is something I look forward to every year. It's a chance to shake off the affects of old man winter and roam the mountains where the new growth and promise of spring time abound. There are three basic ways to hunt bear here in Idaho, all having
- [Lost In The Wilds:  Tips That Could Save Your Behind](https://lhhunting.com/lost-in-the-wilds-tips-that-could-save-your-behind/) - Getting lost while we're hunting, however rare, should be a important subject to every hunter! It can happen in the Eastern hardwoods while chasing after whitetail, the Western Rockies while hunting for Idaho Elk Hunts or Alaska while in quest of moose, sheep or caribou. What makes this subject so important is obviously the fatal repercussions
- [How Winter Effects Deer, Elk, Moose, etc.](https://lhhunting.com/how-winter-affects-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
- [How to Avoid Buck Fever when Big Game Hunting](https://lhhunting.com/how-to-avoid-buck-fever-when-big-bame-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,
- [Field Judging Trophy Elk](https://lhhunting.com/field-judging-trophy-elk/) - If you're on the hunt of a lifetime, it obviously will pay big dividends to be proficient at judging Idaho Elk Hunts. Elk aren't as hard as some species to score on the hoof but still there are some tricks that you need to be aware. When most novice elk hunters see their first bull
- [Field Judging Trophy Black Bears](https://lhhunting.com/field-judging-trophy-black-bears/) - Probably the toughest game animal to judge in the field is a bear. Most antlered and horned game, with experience, a hunter can become farley proficient at judging but when it comes to bears even the most experienced hunter can make a mistake. One thing that will always hold true with black bears, whether you
- [Mountain Lion Hunting with Hounds](https://lhhunting.com/mountain-lion-hunting/) - We actually got some snow here today! Its about time winter comes to Idaho. The hound dogs are itchin' to get off the chain so we'll have to take em out and see if we can't get some good done. Idaho Mountain Lion Hunts out west with hounds is an experience vastly different than most
- [Whitetail Deer Antler Sheds Help Trophy Buck Hunting Successes](https://lhhunting.com/whitetail-shed-hunting/) - Don't be disparaged when the hunting season closes and rifles are put away. A good way for the average hunter to fill his thirst for the outdoors is to take advantage of the shed hunting opportunities he has at his disposal. This accomplishes two things, you may end up with a nice set of trophy whitetail sheds
- [The Last Sheep Haven](https://lhhunting.com/the-last-sheep-haven/) - September is a magical time in Alaska. It's at this time that the Dall sheep remains high in his craggy home, surrounded by a bachelor group of rams. These rams won’t separate to search for ewes until November. So for now they are content to bask in the sunshine when they can and gorge themselves on lichens and forbs. They will require all the energy they are conserving for the harsh months ahead.
- [Brown Bear on the High Seas](https://lhhunting.com/brown-bear-on-the-high-seas/) - As the last few crimson hues of sunshine melted behind a thick curtain of spruce on the distant horizon, I allowed myself for the first time to contemplate what was now becoming an all too real possibility. The possibility that after years of planning and preparation, after countless hours of daydreaming and sleepless nights, that
- [Another big color phase bear taken](https://lhhunting.com/another-big-color-phase-bear-taken/) - LH Hunting and Miles High Outfitters completes another big color phase bear taken that completes another great 2021 spring here for Idaho bear season.
- [Secrets of a Camp Fire](https://lhhunting.com/alaska-wilderness-hunting-article/) - Dusk had crept silently into my midst as I plodded doggedly along the meandering creek bottom. The mountains that stretched dauntingly to the west, an impenetrable fortress of snow, shale and sheer bluffs, had long since claimed the blazing arctic sun for their own. A failed stalk on a lumbering grizzly, once promising, had in
- [New Zealand Red Stag Article](https://lhhunting.com/new-zealand-red-stag-article/) - Big Stag for the Little Lady By Larry Hatter As featured in October 2015 edition of Hunting Worldwide Magazine..... Perhaps the most extraordinary aspect of life is that a single, seemingly insignificant, event can change its course in the blink of an eye. One chance meeting can send you down a path you never dreamed
- [Blonde Bear Taken, Season Underway In Idaho](https://lhhunting.com/blonde-bear-taken-season-underway-in-idaho/) - Bear season got off to a great start here in Idaho last week. This lucky hunter took a beautiful blonde color phase bear on the first night of his hunt. Congratulations Matt on taking this great bear! Stay tuned for more success photos as our bear season is just getting underway...….
- [Idaho Mountain Lion Season in the Books](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-mountain-lion-season-in-the-books/) - Another Idaho mountain lion season is in the books and it was another exceptional year. Even though the weather wasn't optimal, we still had a ton of success and took some monster toms. Pictured, is our good friend Dan, who took the cougar of a lifetime back in December. Congratulations Dan! We are almost booked
- [Idaho Mountain Lion Better Book Early!](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-mountain-lion-better-book-early/) - For all the folks who have call about mountain lion hunting the last several months, they already know we've been booked up for this coming winter for quite some time now. We are almost completely booked for next winter at this time. So anyone hoping to get in on the 2019/2020 season has very little
- [Happy Idaho Spring Bear Hunters](https://lhhunting.com/happy-idaho-spring-bear-hunters/) - Here is a group of happy Idaho spring bear hunters. Both these bears were taken on the first evening. On the right, a young ladie's first black bear and on the left a fellow who filled his bucket list item by taking his first color phase bear. Congratulations guys! It sure was a great bear
- [Color Phase Bear Taken Over Bait](https://lhhunting.com/color-phase-bear-taken-over-bait/) - It was a great spring bear hunt this year. Going to be posting a few pics of some of the happy clients with bears they took. This good chocolate was taken on the 2nd night of the hunt. Chris put the smack down on him with his trusty 7mm..... Check back soon for more pics
- [Bears Have Arrived!](https://lhhunting.com/bears-have-arrived/) - The bears have arrived! Everyone has been anxiously awaiting the arrival of spring bear season and the most important players are now on the move. We've had a late spring, but last week the weather turned balmy and the bears have really started to move. We're expecting a very successful spring and the weather has
- [Idaho Spring Bear Hunt Is Near](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-spring-bear-hunt-is-near/) - With another perfect mountain lion season behind us, it's time to shift the focus toward Idaho's spring bear hunt. We'll be putting baits out in another month and a half and the first hunt of the spring will take place three weeks later. Due to a cancellation we actually have two spots open which is
- [Idaho Record Book Mountain Lion](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-record-book-mountain-lion/) - Here is one for the record books! Congratulations to Marty who took this book mountain lion with us in the winter of 2016/2017. We currently have him taped at 15 1/8, good enough for the all time and Idaho book.
- [More Rifle Elk Hunting Success in Idaho](https://lhhunting.com/more-rifle-elk-hunting-success-in-idaho/) - Here is some more elk hunting success in the mountains of Idaho. 2017 was a strong year for elk hunting . Both hunters and guides did an excellent of connecting with good bulls and taking advantage of opportunities when they presented themselves. We are already looking forward to next fall's elk hunts and this
- [Successful Archery Idaho Elk Hunt](https://lhhunting.com/successful-archery-idaho-elk-hunt/) - Congratulations to Wyatt Colby and Pablo on a job well done! Hunting bugling bulls with bow and arrow is one of the finest experiences in the Idaho woods....
- [Appreciating The Full Hunting Experience](https://lhhunting.com/appreciating-the-full-hunting-experience/) - Another great bear season has come and gone and I'm reminded of all the good aspects in the sport of hunting. It's not only the thrill of the hunt that endears us to the sport, but also the comradery with our friends and basic appreciation of the outdoors that holds hunting so near and dear
- [The Bear Essentials](https://lhhunting.com/the-bear-essentials/) - Dear Bwana, It's bear season! Can you give me any tips that might help me bag a bruin this spring? Thanks, Earl Dear Earl, I am one of those fellows who genuinely enjoy the spring bear hunt, whether it be in Alaska or here in the good old Clearwater mountains. For me, it's not just
- [Black Bear Shot Placement](https://lhhunting.com/black-bear-shot-placement/) - Black bear shot placement is a subject that doesn't receive enough attention in my opinion. When it comes to bears, it's not just as simple as put the crosshair behind the shoulder and pull the trigger. Bears are notoriously tough and will take the lead a considerable distance 9 times out of 10. For this
- [Huge Color Phase Black Bear Hunt](https://lhhunting.com/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
- [How To Field Judge Trophy Black Bears](https://lhhunting.com/how-to-field-judge-trophy-black-bears/) - 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
- [Idaho's Spring Bear Hunt Right Around The Corner](https://lhhunting.com/idahos-spring-bear-hunt-right-around-the-corner/) - 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
- [Incredible Idaho Mountain Lion Season Coming To A Close](https://lhhunting.com/incredible-idaho-mountain-lion-season-coming-to-a-close/) - 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

## Pages

- [Idaho Outfitter](https://lhhunting.com/) - Idaho outfitter Larry Hatter of LHHunting.com offers hunts for elk, deer, bear, cougar and wolf in the area of Central Idaho, with lodging and amenities.
- [Idaho Deer Hunts on Private Ranch](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-deer-hunts-private-ranch/) - Idaho Deer Hunts on Private Ranch includes options for Archery and Rifle. *Call for combo hunt availability with other species.
- [Idaho Elk Hunts](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-elk-hunts/) - Idaho Elk Hunts Archery with Outfitter Larry Hatter are high mountain elk hunts in drop camp. Book your Idaho Elk hunt with LHHunting.com.
- [Idaho Color Phase Black Bear Hunts](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-color-phase-black-bear-hunts/) - Idaho Black Bear Hunts With High Success On Color Phase. Checkout our Spring Bear Hunts Over Bait or Fall Bear Hunts With Hounds. You won't regret it.
- [About LHHunting.com](https://lhhunting.com/about-lhhunting-com/) - About LHHunting.com | Larry Hatter was born and raised in an outfitting & hunting family. Larry books high success hunts in partnership with his brother Miles
- [Idaho Outfitter Larry Hatter](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-outfitter-larry-hatter-2/) - Idaho Outfitter Larry Hatter is looking forward to your call to answer questions and book your Idaho Hunts on private ranch or in LH Hunting Unit in the backcountry.
- [Idaho Outfitters Larry and Miles](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-outfitters-larry-and-miles/) - Meet your Idaho Guides Miles and Larry. You will find two top notch and highly experienced and knowledgeable hunting outfitters for well over 20 years.
- [Idaho Hunting Lodge on Private Ranch](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-hunting-lodge-on-private-ranch/) - Idaho Hunting Lodge on Private Ranch is Silver Mountain Ranch. We are pleased to host your Idaho hunting adventures here in Grangeville Idaho including meals.
- [Idaho Mountain Lion Hunting](https://lhhunting.com/idaho-mountain-lion-hunting/) - Idaho Mountain Lion Hunting on your bucket list? Well, you've found the perfect outfit to take care of your unforgettable adventures & hunt of a lifetime.
- [Hunt Wolves in Idaho](https://lhhunting.com/hunt-wolves-in-idaho/) - Hunt Wolves in Idaho. Now offering spring wolf and bear combo hunts. All meals and lodging are included in your Central Idaho predator hunt.

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