Idaho Cow Elk Hunting
Pocatello, ID
Your Experience
Idaho Cow Elk Unguided, 2x1 Guided, or 1x1 Guided
Elk hunts in the Bear River Elk Zone & Bannock Elk Zone. We offer guided elk hunts, semi-guided or unguided elk hunts, guaranteed elk hunts, Cow Elk Hunts, horseback drop camps, or DIY Elk Hunting Maps for do-it-yourself elk hunters.
Hunt Areas
Elk hunts are conducted in Southeast Idaho's Bear River Elk Zone & Bannock Elk Zone. This is a very scenic and productive elk country.
Guiding
Guided hunts have 1 to 3 hunters per guide as desired. Your guide will field dress, skin, and pack out your game. Semi-guided hunts will have 1 guide advising & packing game for 4 to 6 hunters.
Lodging
Choose indoor lodging and meals or a remote tent camp. Arrive 2 pm-4 pm, shoot weapons before sunset, hunt each day, move out of your room the last morning, hunt until noon, and then depart.
Routine
Wake up to a continental breakfast, leave early to get in the hunt area before dawn, take a sack lunch or you can return mid-day for lunch, your dinner will be ready when you return in the evening.
Methods
Hunting methods may include glassing openings in canyons and hillsides and then stalking if needed, watching water sources, and hiking or still hunting on mountain trails and on high ridges.
Game Care
Your guide will field dress, skin, quarter, and pack out your game. You can debone meat or pack quarters in coolers to take home. Taxidermy and butchering are both available locally if desired.
Exclusions:
Hunters must provide their own personal gear
License fees
Gratuities for guides
Travel costs
Meat processing
Taxidermy
Shipping fees
Any items not listed as being included in your hunt.
Base Price is per person for an unguided 4-Day cow elk hunt. 2x1 or 1x1 Guided hunts are available for additional fee. Tax is not included.
What's Included
Expert Local Guides with Over 40 Years Experience
Indoor Lodging and Meals or a Remote Tent Camp
Guide Will Field Dress, Skin, & Pack Out Your Game
Scenic and Productive Elk Country
Your Host
Dale, Tara, and the team enjoy swapping stories and getting to know each hunter. Regardless of your physical ability or prior experience, they can provide the right hunt and accommodations for your needs and will work hard to provide the best experience possible.
Member since July 2021
Dale, Tara, and the team enjoy swapping stories and getting to know each hunter. Regardless of your physical ability or prior experience, they can provide the right hunt and accommodations for your needs and will work hard to provide the best experience possible.
Pocatello, ID
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Rules & Guidelines
Licensing
Your license and most tags are purchased over-the-counter
Firearms
Rifles .257 or larger are preferred. Rifles cannot weigh over 16 pounds with no electronics attached, except scopes with battery powered or tritium reticles are allowed, no orange is required.
Archery
Bow draw at least 40 pounds at up to 28", maximum 85% letoff, arrows minimum 24" and 300 grains, broadheads 7/8" or wider (no expandable or barbed), no electronics on bow or arrows.
Shooting
Archers should practice sitting and standing at 10 to 60 yards. Most rifle shots are 50 to 400 yards, sight dead on at 200 yards, practice out to 400 yards (or further to know your max range).
Directions
Pocatello is the largest city in the area. The lodge and camps are about 3 hours drive from Salt Lake Airport. Driving directions and paperwork will be sent after your deposit is received.
Weather
Early September can be very warm in the day with cool to frosty nights possible. October can be moderate to cold with snowy conditions very possible. Check the Weather forecast or call before leaving for your hunt.
Fitness
Most of the hunt area is mountainous with some easier country, overall success runs higher for hunters in good physical condition, but your guide will modify your hunt as needed so you have the best chance of success.
Check In:
08:00 PM
Check Out:
06:00 PM
Licensing
Your license and most tags are purchased over-the-counter
Firearms
Rifles .257 or larger are preferred. Rifles cannot weigh over 16 pounds with no electronics attached, except scopes with battery powered or tritium reticles are allowed, no orange is required.
Archery
Bow draw at least 40 pounds at up to 28", maximum 85% letoff, arrows minimum 24" and 300 grains, broadheads 7/8" or wider (no expandable or barbed), no electronics on bow or arrows.
Shooting
Archers should practice sitting and standing at 10 to 60 yards. Most rifle shots are 50 to 400 yards, sight dead on at 200 yards, practice out to 400 yards (or further to know your max range).
Directions
Pocatello is the largest city in the area. The lodge and camps are about 3 hours drive from Salt Lake Airport. Driving directions and paperwork will be sent after your deposit is received.
Weather
Early September can be very warm in the day with cool to frosty nights possible. October can be moderate to cold with snowy conditions very possible. Check the Weather forecast or call before leaving for your hunt.
Fitness
Most of the hunt area is mountainous with some easier country, overall success runs higher for hunters in good physical condition, but your guide will modify your hunt as needed so you have the best chance of success.
Check In:
08:00 PM
Check Out:
06:00 PM
Additional Costs
2x1 Guided Hunt
$975.00
Per Person
1x1 Guided Hunt
$1,965.00
Per Person
Non Hunter 3-Day
$495.00
Each
Non Hunter 5-Day
$825.00
Each
Non-refundable Deposit
Please note that there is a 50% non-refundable deposit included with your booking fee. In case of cancellation, and in accordance with the Host's cancellation policy, the remaining 50% may be returned to you or applied towards rescheduling a future trip.
What to Bring
- Weather Appropriate Hunting Attire
- Personal Hunting Gear
- Sleeping Bag
- Valid Hunting License and Tag
- Gratuities for the Guides
- Travel Arrangements
- Meat Processing/Taxidermy/Shipping Arrangements
- Personal Items / Toiletries
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