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Boulder Creek Outfitters

Idaho — Clearwater National Forest

SeasonAugust–November
Price$3,700 to $4,900 (1×2 elk) / $6,000 (1×1 elk); $1,800 archery + $1,000 trophy fee on elk
Guide ratio1×2 standard; 1×1 available
Operating since1983
FitnessModerate to high — wilderness horseback hunts in Idaho backcountry
LanguagesEnglish

About Boulder Creek Outfitters

Idaho IOGLB-licensed outfitter running pack-in hunts in the Clearwater country. Long-standing reputation for spot-and-stalk elk and mule deer in some of the lower 48's most remote wilderness.

~600 sq mi exclusive wilderness area on the Lochsa River plus 40,000 acres of private along Hells Canyon. Specializes in 6×6 bulls. Also mule deer, whitetail, bear, lion, turkey.

What they hunt

ElkMule DeerWhitetailBlack BearMountain Lion

Country & terrain

Clearwater National Forest, horseback wilderness

Camp & lodging

Wilderness wall-tent camps; horseback pack-in

✓ Included

  • Tent camp
  • Meals
  • Camp cook
  • Horses, pack stock, packers
  • Guide

✗ Not included

  • Idaho license & tag
  • Trophy fee on elk ($1,000)
  • Gratuities
  • Trophy care and shipping

Questions to ask before you book

  1. Success and opportunity rates for your species over the last three seasons, and how they define "opportunity".
  2. References from hunters who hunted the same camp and dates, including someone who didn't fill a tag.
  3. Exactly what the price covers: licences and tags, trophy fees, charters, meat care, taxes and gratuities.
  4. Guide ratio and camp style: 1×1 or 2×1, horses or backpack, how far you'll walk each day.
  5. Licensing: whether they're licensed and insured where they operate, and what licences and tags you need to draw or buy for Idaho.
  6. Cancellation and weather policy, especially for fly-in hunts.