Elk Hunts

Elk Hunts

One of the largest hunted land mammals in Northern America, elk is simply the largest species of deer that you’ll find in the world.  Elk are hunted for game, meat, and also the velvet found on their antlers.  These majestic and graceful animals are a popular hunt in season, with guided and unguided elk hunts alike, in the northern regions of the United States for this very reason.  Elk meat has a taste between the more gamey flavor of venison, and the more mildly familiar flavor of beef.  Come autumn, it is time for Elk Season on our Idaho territory.

Guided Elk Hunts

Take advantage of the opportunity to partake in the adventure of the outdoors without having to be of expert experience.  Our guided elk hunts require a horse back ride into camp of a minimum of five miles where you will set up and which will serve as your base for departures and returns from hunts.  Camps have a sleeping tent equipped with padded cots and a kitchen tent with cooking and dining amenities for your comfort and overall enjoyment of your guided elk hunt.  These guided elk hunts also provide the opportunity to experience deer and bear hunts, and they run from mid September to early October.

Unguided Elk Hunts

Unguided elk hunts begin during autumn, following the guided elk hunts.  From mid October to mid November, the experienced outdoorsman and hunter can take advantage of the deluxe drop camps used for the guided elk hunting trips.  Requiring a minimum of three people, the camps can sleep and accommodate up to eight people.  Silver Spur Lodge takes the burden off your hands of packing you in and out, as well as packing out your game.  Each camp is equipped with radio communications so you can contact the lodge in the instance of an emergency and for when you are ready to have your game packed out by the lodge.

For more information Elk Hunts or (208)-842-2417