Drop camps can be arranged in the front range. We take anywhere from 2-6 people at a time in the camp. We do not mix parties. These hunts include horseback transportation from the trailhead to the camp and back, meat packing (if we can get a mule to it), food, tents, cots, foam pads, all cooking equipment, wood stoves and sleep/cook tent. Drop camps can be arranged in the archery season, rifle deer season or the combination rifle deer/elk season.
These hunts are a great way to access the outdoors with your family or friends. The success rates are not as good as guided hunts because of the reduced mobility from lack of stock and guides who know the habits of the game, but they are much less expensive. There is game in the area and aggressive hunters in good physical condition usually do well. Please look at the “success rates” page of this web site to see how past hunters have done. Hunters are welcome to have elk, deer, bear, mountain lion and wolf tags. All tags are guaranteed through our outfitter allocation. Specific dates are written under the “pricing” tab. When packing for this trip, please watch our “hunt preparation” under the “videos” tab.
Anyone booking a drop camp is expected to know the Idaho Fish and Game regulations, understand how to take care of yourself in the woods and take care of your wild game meat, antlers and capes. A packer will take you to the camp and pick you up at the end of the hunt so plan accordingly. We provide satellite communication for the camp but do not give each hunter communication. All food is provided but you need to plan your time and know how to cook. The menu is similar to our guided hunt menu which is steaks, pork chops, spaghetti, chicken etc. for dinner. Breakfasts consist of eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, etc. Lunches include ingredients for a meat and cheese sandwich, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, apple or an orange and cookies.
