Elk hunting requires stamina

Elk hunting is a sport that calls for preparation and planning. First of all, it’s a physical sport, so make sure you are in shape prior to the hunt. It’s also a time for camaraderie and a chance to be in the great outdoors. But if you haven’t been on an elk hunt before, there are some tips for enjoying your elk hunting adventure more.

Elk hunting is just about the most physically and mentally challenging big game hunting there is in the lower 48 states. A typical day in pursuit of wapiti begins well before sunrise often around 4:00 AM.The distance to your stand and a good uphill climb can push your wake-up call up to 2:00-3:00 AM. Your day will consist of hiking, spotting, calling, and checking the wind constantly over and over again until well after dark. You may cover as much as twelve miles a day and little of that will be on flat ground. You return to camp beat and exhausted, day after day. Each morning you get up and do it all over again in the hopes that one day will provide you with the opportunity to have a shot at that elusive and majestic animals.

Hunt elk but be prepared

Endurance is not just about being in good physical shape, while that does help a lot. It can also mean having a plan as to how you are going to make your own physical and mental resources last and stay focused until the final hour of the final day of your hunt.  Without such a plan even someone who runs marathons all summer long can succumb.

Endurance is about pacing yourself. When you step out of camp, you are already in elk country. Your hunt begins immediately. While you may have a way to go to a particular stand, elk country is full of elk and they are continually on the move. The possibility of you encountering a bull or a cow exists all the time. Be alert, go slow, try your best to know where the wind is all the time. Above all, take your time.

If you are heading uphill…and you are almost always headed up or down a hill, don’t try climbing what you think is the short route or straight up! Take the hill at an angle and a shallow angle at that. Better yet, find game trails that follow contours and follow these. Every summer those “game trails” get hammered by backpackers and hikers from May until September. Your walking on one will make little to no difference to the elk but it may make a lot of difference to you. Game trails often run in sets of parallel trails. So if the going on one gets too tough move up or down hill as appropriate and locate another.

Break up your day with stops for spotting and rest. Find a perch where you can look over a far slope or drainage and spend some time in your binoculars looking for elk or sign of elk. Depending upon the amount of terrain you are glassing, this can take up to an hour to do effectively before moving on and repeating the entire process.

Elk Hunting at Silver Spur Outfitters &Lodge will ensure you have everything you need for a successful elk hunt.

Silver Spur Lodge offers several packages for elk hunts, as well as bear hunts, big horn sheep hunts, moose and deer hunts, and even mountain lion hunting!

For additional information, prices and to reserve your accommodations for the hunt,visit our website, call Rick & Deb at (208) 842-2417 or drop us an email at huntingidaho@silverspurlodge.com.

Elk Hunting at Silver Spur Lodge in Dixie, Idaho!

Hunting elk is a favorite sport among many hunters. One reason elk hunting is so popular is due to the quality of elk meat. Another reason is that elk can be a very challenging game animal and provide a great deal of excitement. By looking at elk hunting pictures or watching elk hunting videos you’ll see the joy in the faces of the hunters featured in them. It’s important that you follow all elk hunting regulations for the state that you are hunting elk in. Failure to follow those regulations can result in loss of equipment, large fines and even imprisonment.

Choosing the right state for elk hunting can be a difficult task. Idaho should be on every hunter’s option list for their next possible elk hunt.  No matter what state you choose to hunt elk, you will need to follow local laws and regulations. In the great state of Idaho to legally hunt elk you must purchase a hunting license and along with you also need a special tag. Idaho also has specific date ranges that hunters are allowed to hunt elk and they are managed by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. The revenue from the purchase of hunting licenses and elk tags helps fund Idaho’s elk population management and conservation programs.

Options for your Elk Hunt at Silver Spur Lodge

The Fall season is a great time for Elk Hunting.  Silver Spur Lodge in Dixie, Idaho has everything you need to plan and execute your elk hunt.  We offer a few options for your elk hunting trip:

1. Guided Back country Camp Hunts.  These hunts are 9 days long.  They can be accessed by horseback only.  Although located in the remote wilderness on our property, our camps are in contact with lodge by radio and will call in the packer when your game is down.We offer these hunts as 2×1 (2 hunters and 1 guide) and 1×1 hunts (1 hunter and 1 guide)

2. Deluxe Drop Camps.  These use the same camps as the guided hunts; however, there are no guides included.  3 tents can sleep from 2 to 8 hunters, all from the same group.  There is a fully equipped kitchen tent, but hunters will need to furnish the food.

3. Guided Lodge Hunts.  Hunters stay in our log lodge with all the comforts of home. These hunts are by 4×4, ATV, horseback and foot. You will start the day with a hot breakfast and return to the lodge each evening to a home cooked meal.

Silver Spur Outfitters &Lodge has everything you need for a successful elk hunt.

Silver Spur Lodge offers several packages for elk hunts, as well as bear hunts, big horn sheep hunts, moose and deer hunts, and even mountain lion hunting!

For additional information, prices and to reserve your accommodations for the hunt,visit our website, call Rick & Deb at (208) 842-2417 or drop us an email at huntingidaho@silverspurlodge.com.

Bear Hunting Is Great in the Fall!

Autumn is upon us and Silver Spur Lodge in Dixie, Idaho is the perfect place to hunt!   Located in the historic early-day gold mining town of Dixie Idaho, 38 miles southeast of Elk City, there is everything you need to capture your trophy.  We can be reached by road or by a small airstrip serviced by back country air charter serviced from Boise, Missoula, Spokane or Lewiston.

Tips for Bear Hunting at Silver Spur Lodge

Silver Spur Lodge has many North American black bears on their property available for hunting.  This species of bear is a hefty animal with a thick hairy coat that is usually black but can also be chocolate brown, blonde or even white. It is a forest dweller and its habitat is characterized by heavy, thick vegetation that has an abundance of fruit and nut bearing trees and shrubs all around.

Nose to tail, a black bear can measure eight feet plus. Boars are larger than sows in size. However, it usually walks on all fours and stands up to three feet at shoulder height. Adult males weigh anywhere between 250 to 600 pounds. Black bears are possessed with a sharp olfactory sense and walk with a shuffling gait. Black Bears are smaller than grizzly bears, Alaskan brown bears, and polar bears, but are more accessible to hunt.

With a highly developed sense of smell, black bears are able to detect smells emanating from bodies.  To maximize your chances of success you should use scent covers to mask your scent while stalking in on that record book black bear. Tobacco smoke has a very distinctive smell and can put the bear on alert at once.

The bear hunter should avoid smoking if he wants to improve his chances of coming across the bear. Smoking should be avoided during or even before the hunt, because the scent can permeate clothing and be carried along to scare the prey, which can immediately sense the unfamiliar scent. Keeping track of wind direction is also crucial to prevent the bear from detecting your presence and therefore the bear should always be stalked upwind.

When spotting a black bear during the hunt either from the ground or from a tree stand at a bait station, it is important to remain calm and take time to aim and execute the shot carefully, adjusting it to hit a vital organ. Anytendency to rush a shot should be calmed down by waiting or taking a deep breath. This will prevent losing a good trophy bear, as black bears can move very quickly over considerable distances if wounded with a poor shot.

Silver Spur Lodge has everything you need for a successful bear hunt.

We have several types of accommodations to choose from for your hunt, including the wilderness log lodge, with all the comforts of home, and the remote back country camps for a better wilderness experience.

For additional information and to reserve your accommodations for the hunt,visit our website, call Rick & Deb at (208) 842-2417 or drop us an email at huntingidaho@silverspurlodge.com.

Exciting Black Bear Hunting in Idaho Awaits You this Fall at Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge.

Black bear and elk hunting in Idaho excursions are available for fall, book your dream hunt now at: www.silverspurlodge.com.

Looking to plan a thrilling Idaho bear hunt? Now is the time! With fall soon approaching, brilliant shades of yellow and gold will soon epitomize the landscape.  Idaho boasts some of the most beautifully painted backcountry in the northwestern United States.

At Silver Spur Outfitters, fall offers the perfect weather during black bear and elk hunting season in Idaho.  Hunting in the backcountry of units 19 & 20, our hunting parties enjoy being completely removed from civilization, as it allows them to be totally immersed in this experience with nature. Black bear season reopens the last day of August and we immediately re-bait spring-established fall sites.  Once the bait sites are reestablished, we are back on the hunt, generally starting at the end of the 2nd week of September and hunting through the end of October.

When Elk hunting in Idaho, Bull Elk are found around just about every type of terrain.  A Silver Spur Outfitters’ backcountry Idaho elk hunt is a dream come true for many hunters. These hunts offer a 2-tag system in most zones – A tag & B tag. In general, A tags provide more opportunity for muzzleloader and archery hunters. B tags provide more opportunity for center fire rifle hunters. Hunters may select one zone and choose either an A tag or a B tag. This is an exciting hunt that embodies all of which hunting in Idaho has to offer, and is perfect for the big game enthusiast.

Idaho Bear Hunt: Black Bear Hunting in Idaho Doesn’t Get Any Better than with Silver Spur Outfitters as Your Trusted Guide.

At Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge, we are licensed in the state of Idaho and possess excellent knowledge of the backcountry. During the fall months of September through October, Idaho’s backcountry offers a fantastic variety of Black Bear hunting opportunities with lots of color phase bears. Black bear in North America is plentiful, especially in Idaho, so this poses no danger to the survival to the species. During an Idaho autumn bear hunt at Silver Spur Outfitters, you may have the opportunity to take a bear during a guided combination hunt for elk, deer, and bear.  These Idaho bear hunt packages start at $3,975.00 per person, and includes one of our expert guides.  For the hunter who enjoys a more private experience, unguided deluxe drop camps are available starting at $1,950.00 for 3 or more hunters.

Elk Hunting in Idaho: Choose the Outfitter Who Hunts the Way You Do. At Silver Spur Outfitters, Your Extraordinary Hunting Experience is Our Business.

With over 650 square miles of pristine wilderness flourishing with an abundance of wildlife, we offer the widest variety of expeditions, ensuring an optimal hunting experience. Our business is built on the satisfaction of each guest who has hunted with us. Some of our most popular guided hunts include:

• Camp based rifle hunts for Elk, Deer & Bear
• Lodge based rifle hunts for Elk, Deer& Bear
• Camp based combo (rifle/archery) for Elk, Deer, & Bear
• Lodge based Spring/Fall Bear hunts
• Spot & Stalk Bear Hunts

Whether staying at our lodge, or in the backcountry, our hunters receive our full attention. We recommend that you book your hunts early to give you plenty of time for tags and licenses. Give us a call at (208) 842 -2417, or visit us online at www.silverspurlodge.com, and we will help you plan a hunt to remember!

Experience Spectacular American Black Bear Hunting With Silver Spur Outfitters This Spring!

Calling all hunting enthusiasts! Our spring 2015 black bear hunting season starts soon! Special packages available now for Silver Spur’s Over Bait hunt, as well as our Spot and Stalk adventures along the Salmon River. Visit: www.http://silverspurlodge.com, or call (208) 842 – 2417 for additional information!

Idaho boasts a bevy of extraordinary hunting opportunities, and folks come from all over to hunt the American Black Bear. Idaho is believed to be one of the most densely populated bear regions, having both Black and Brown Bear varieties, with an estimated bear population of 20,000, and a wide variety of color phases. The American Black Bear can be hunted in both spring and fall in Idaho. Black bears make the perfect prey during the months of April, May and June. With thick coats in prime condition, springtime is the preferred choice of most bear hunters. Our expert team of trackers at Silver Spur Outfitters has extensive experience with black bear hunting in Idaho, ensuring that your hunting adventure with us be a successful one.

Black Bear Hunting in Idaho: Silver Spur Outfitters Gets Your Adrenaline Pumping With The Spring Season’s Most Thrilling Hunt.

Idaho in the spring is an exceptional time of year, with roughly 30% of Idaho’s land considered pristine backcountry that comes alive with wildlife. Our spring Black Bear hunts come in 2 packages. For adrenaline junkies, we offer a Spot and Stalk hunt that runs the last 2 weeks of April. The hunt starts by boat on the Salmon River, and once a bear is spotted, this physical adventure continues on foot as we stalk the bear on land.  From May 15th thru June 30^th we offer Over Bait Black Bear hunts in the Selway Zone with a 2 bear limit.  Our hunts have had some of the highest success rates with a solid chance of getting a color phase. Traditionally, Silver Spur’s hunting groups take 40% black and 60% chocolate, cinnamon or blond color phase. Our Bait hunts are some of the most sussessful in the region. The Selway Zone offers reduced tag units, making non-resident tags only $31.75 each, which is perfect for family or group hunts.

Black Bear Hunting in Idaho: End Each Day of Your Thrilling Bear Hunting Adventure Back at Our Charming and Contemporary Log Lodge, The Perfect Place to Unwind And Relax.

All of our Black Bear hunts are based from our bed and breakfast style lodge. The lodge at Silver Spur offers all the modern conveniences of home, and serves some of the most delicious, homecooked meals found in the backcountry.  Each morning, you will start your day with a fabulous fresh country breakfast, a hand packed lunch for your adventure, and you will return to the lodge for a delicious dinner.  All of us at Silver Spur Outfitters strive to provide the type of adventure our guests desire. Right now, we are running a special 6-Day Over Bait Hunt single Black Bear hunt for $2,475.00. A second Black Bear can be hunted for an additional $800.00, which is a great backcountry deal!

Let the experts at Silver Spring Outfitters & Lodge deliver the perfect Black Bear hunting adventure for you. We are looking forward to your visit, call today to reserve your dates at: (208) 842 – 2417, or visit: http://silverspurlodge.com.

Elk Hunting With Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge Means Go Big or Go Home!

Elk hunting enthusiasts will not be disappointed with Silver Spur’s proficiently guided camp hunts. Visit: www.http://silverspurlodge.com, or call (208) 842 – 2417 to book your big game hunt today!

Idaho is known for its wildlife and rugged, backcountry terrain. Elk hunting enthusiasts from all over make the pilgrimage to Idaho each year to appreciate the bounty of the land. Whether a seasoned hunter or a novice, sportsmen come to Idaho for the North American elk hunting experience. Elk in this region of the country are known to have the largest antlers in North America, making the thrill of the hunt that much more satisfying. If you’re interested in elk hunting and looking for a one of a kind adventure, look no further than Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge. No one knows the land here as well as our Silver Spur expert guides, who will provide you with a thrilling elk hunt endeavor, and improve your chance of success in nabbing some big game in Idaho.

Idaho Elk Hunting: Embrace nature in the backcountry with a guided, elk hunt experience at Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge.

Roughly 30% of Idaho’s land is considered backcountry. The land is untouched and pristine, and is home to some of the most impressive big game in America. At Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge, we offer exceptionalm, all-inclusive and experienced guided hunts in the area. Our nine-day, guided backcountry camp elk hunt embarks from and ends at our warm and cozy, bread and breakfast style lodge. After spending a night at the Silver Spur Lodge, you will set off on horseback to begin your adventure, which includes seven amazing days in the backcountry with a knowledgeable hunting guide, comfortable lodging tents, and a full kitchen with a cook. This magnificent, outdoor excursion accommodates up to a party of eight. We also offer deluxe drop camps, offering the same outdoor adventure with all of the fully outfitted camp accommodations, minus the cook and guide services. Silver Spur offers every modern convenience and accommodation you could possibly want to enhance your world-class outdoor adventure.

Elk Hunting Your Way: You don’t have to sacrifice creature comforts. Treat your family to the top-notch lodging accommodations offered at Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge for that “at home” experience.  

Camping out in the backcountry not your thing? No worries, at Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge, we offer accommodations to suit everyone’s idea of comfort. For those aren’t into roughing it, they are welcome to stay at the lodge, and take part in a guided lodge elk hunt, which begins from and ends each day at the lodge. During your stay at the lodge, you will start your day with a hot breakfast, and return to the lodge each evening after elk hunting for a fabulous, fresh, homemade dinner. This is a great option for families who wish to enjoy their daily hunting adventure, as well as the complete bed and breakfast get-away experience.  Silver Springs Outfitters & Lodge offers it all.

Adventure awaits you at Silver Spring Outfitters & Lodge. Let our expert guides and welcoming staff show you an elk hunting expedition like no other. When it comes to big game hunting, there is no place like the Idaho backcountry, or the service and expertise you get from Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge. We are looking forward to your visit, call today to reserve your dates at: (208) 842 – 2417, or visit: http://silverspurlodge.com.

Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge Delivers Prime Elk Hunting Opportunities in the Backcountry of Idaho

Plan the elk hunting trip of a lifetime in the pristine Idaho backcountry, visit www.silverspurlodge.com for more information.

The majestic elk population in Idaho remains plentiful, and the backcountry is a true sportsmen’s paradise.  The Idaho Fish and Game works diligently to manage the elk population in our great state of Idaho so that sportsmen will continue to have the highest quality hunting opportunities.  The hunter success rate has not changed much over the last two decades, which is a clear sign that the effort put forth by the Idaho Fish and Game, landowners and managers to maintain a healthy elk population is working.

The backcountry of Idaho is still your best bet when you are ready to rise up to the challenge of big game hunting!  Elk is a favorite among sportsmen to hunt for due to its deliciously lean meat that is also very high in protein.  Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge, located in right in the heart of elk country, sits on hundreds of square miles of prime hunting ground, in the historic gold mining town of Dixie. At Silver Spur Lodge, we know our land and its terrain well; we consistently monitor our hunting ground by scouting and locating game so that when you visit, your hunt will be successful.

Plan Your Next Elk Hunt with Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge at Your Side

Silver Spur Lodge offers a variety of elk hunting trips for you to choose from. Bring the family and choose one that is suitable for every sportsman in your group, from the novice to the seasoned hunter.  We offer 9-day backcountry camp hunts that are accessible by horseback. They come fully equipped with tents that have wood burning stoves, include a dining tent outfitted and designated for cooking and mealtime, as well as a full time cook who will prepare 3 meals for you daily. You will be accompanied by an expert guide who is highly skilled and knowledgeable about the backcountry – he will work hard and employ the best strategies to get the elk you want.

Silver Spur Lodge also offers deluxe drop camps, which are also 9 days long and outfitted the same way, but are unguided. You will have radio contact with the lodge so that when your game is down, Silver Spur will send a packer to pick up your game and transport it back to the meat house or cold storage, depending on the season.

Silver Spur also has a guided lodge hunt, which offers all the comforts of home in the main lodge, and includes a hot breakfast before you head out to hunt and dinner upon your return each day.

Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge: Where Your Family is Treated like Family

The owners of Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge, Rick and Debbie Koesel, live in the lodge year round and love the backcountry life. The bed and breakfast style accommodations that they offer provide ultimate comfort, and home cooked meals and baked goods are freshly made every day during your visit. Visit Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge online to begin planning your next unforgettable elk hunt this season at www.silverspurlodge.com. You can also contact Rick and Deb and learn about the specials happening right now by calling 208-842-2417.  Can’t wait to see you in the backcountry!

Bear Hunting In Idaho Offers a Thrilling Adventure With Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge As Your Guide!

Discover the beauty of the magnificent Gem State when you book a big game hunting getaway in scenic Idaho with Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge. Enlist the experts to guide you on an adrenaline infused bear hunt! Call: (208) 842 – 2417 to plan your backcountry hunt for the elusive Back Bear!

Idaho has a healthy population of Black bears, which are black in color, as well as   cinnamon, brown, honey, red, and even blonde. These bears average about 175 to 250 labs in weight, although males can get up to 500 pounds, and adult Black bears stand from approximately 4 to 7 feet, nose to tail, males being larger than females.

Bear hunting in Idaho is regulated by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. Controlled big game hunts enable the management of growing bear populations throughout the state, as well as the preservation of Idaho’s wildlife resources. The hunting season for Black bears runs from mid April through June. Idaho bear hunting is a fruitful springtime pursuit that provides the most spectacular big game hunt of a lifetime. Sportsmen prefer bear hunting this time of year when this extraordinary giant’s coat is at its thickest.

Common bear hunting techniques include tree stand, ground blinds, or adrenaline pumping hound hunts.  Silver Spur also offers a spot and stalk bear hunt, which is run by jet boat on the Salmon River, where we cruise the mountainside to spot the bears. Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge has a very high success rate with our bear hunts, consistently taking 40% black, 60% chocolate, cinnamon, or blonde.

Bear hunting in Idaho: Engage in a stimulating bear hunting excursion with Silver Spur Outfitters. 

Black bears roam wide and varied foraging areas, usually among heavy thickets and brush. Bears prefer dense cover, such as mountain forests, mixed woodland, and heavy black timber. This favored, predatory, big game animal knows how to stay out of sight. Silver Spur Outfitters’ skillful guides know the best spots for hunting bears, which tends to be at the edge – right where an open area meets thick cover. Prime hunting areas also include areas that provide a food source for the bear – berry patches, abandoned orchards, or game trails that run parallel to rivers and creek bottoms.

Bears are hunted as they emerge from hibernation. We look for marks that indicate a bear has been occupying the territory, such as claw marks on the bark of a tree it climbed, tracks on the ground, or shredded rotten stumps where it dug for ants and grubs. In the spring, bears prefer to graze on fresh vegetation growth, and typically travel alone unless its mating season, which begins in late summer. The Black bear’s sharp senses, elusive nature, and utter savagery make it a challenging adversary to pursue in the great Idaho wilderness, and with Silver Spur Outfitters as your guide, you will be fully prepared for the challenge!

Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge caters to every sportsman’s hunting style preferences, including his or her weapon of choice and challenge level they desire. Our guests decide how they wish to experience the great Idaho backcountry, and Silver Spur Outfitters works diligently to deliver the perfect hunting experience for every guest. For bear hunts in the spring, hunters can pursue this ferocious beast on a guided or self guided hunt, while enjoying the modern comforts and amenities of our charming lodge accommodations, or from fully outfitted camps that are accessible by horseback, and include an expert guide, cook, and packer. Hunters also have the option to hunt bear during the fall season in September and October, while enjoying a combination hunt for Black bear, deer and elk.

Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge welcomes and accommodates hunters of all skill levels. Silver Spur’s experienced hunting guides and packers lead our hunting parties to prime bear hunt locations throughout a vast hunting area in the picturesque Idaho wilderness that encompasses 650 square miles. Bear hunts take place in the Selway, Elk City and Middle Fork Zones (15, 16A, 19, 20, 20A).

Idaho Bear Hunt: Experience the thrill and danger of bear hunting the fierce Black bear when you enlist Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge.

Enjoy a warm, welcoming stay at Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge when you book your spectacular bear hunt in Idaho. Call today and speak to Rick or Deb for more information about specials being offered, such as discounts for junior hunters who are accompanied by an adult, and for other details, such as bear hunting licenses, tags, and specifications for your springtime Black Bear hunt. They will also provide information on how to pack for your trip, and what to be prepared for during your hunt.

Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge can provide you and your hunting party with the utmost in comfort, modern conveniences, and home cooking if you choose to stay at our charming bed and breakfast style lodge during your bear hunting trip, or the very best equipment and outfitted camp accommodations if you want a more rugged, backcountry experience. Rick and Deb, and the team at Silver Spur do an impeccable job at making your bear hunting experience exactly what you want it to be.

Enlist the leader in guided bear hunts, Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge.  Experience the most thrilling hunt of your life, and share it with your family!

This is wilderness hunting at its best. Call today to book your spot to hunt for Idaho’s fierce Black bear this spring, at: (208) 842 – 2417.  You can also check online for availability, at: http://silverspurlodge.com or email Rick and Deb at: huntingidaho@silverspurlodge.com. Everyone at Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge looks forward to providing you with a bear hunting expedition you will never forget, as well as the picturesque natural beauty of Idaho’s backcountry!

Mountain Lion Hunting in Idaho Provides an Exciting Adventure For the Avid Sportsman!

This athletic and crafty cougar will provide a thrilling chase, and Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge will provide the hunt of a lifetime! Visit: http://www.silverspurlodge.com to book a hunt to remember.

Mountain Lion hunting is for the seasoned hunter who is in good physical shape, and is capable of behaving like a true predator! The Mountain Lion will put you through a strenuous chase, and various types of rugged terrain, as well as snowy conditions. Hunting Mountain Lion is unique compared to any other hunt for big game. This feline is quite cunning, strong, and agile, and it would serve even an experienced hunter well to enlist an outfitter who is skilled in this type of chase. Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge uses strategies that successfully outsmart this elusive cat, increasing your chances of a kill. The Selway Zone that we hunt in has some of the largest Mountain Lions on record.

Hunt Mountain Lion with Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge, and get ready for a successful big game hunt with all of the comforts of home.

Silver Spur’s Bed & Breakfast is situated on sprawling, rugged property in the heart of the wilderness, located in the historic gold mining town of Dixie, Idaho. Not only does Silver Spur provide complete outfitting services and expert guides to the magnificent backcountry, but we also provide exceptional lodging accommodations and focus on every guest individually. At Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge, you are welcomed warmly, provided with an immaculate and tastefully decorated room, and Silver Spur looks forward to serving you delicious, home cooked meals during your stay.

Mountain Lion Hunts are 7 days, 6 nights, with 5 full hunting days is are based from the lodge. Begin each daily adventure with a hot breakfast, and then the hunt will begin either by 4×4, ATV, snowmobile, or hiking to find fresh tracks so that we can release the hounds and start the chase! In addition to hunting Mountain Lions, we also offer the option to harvest a wolf if one is spotted, and take bobcats when they are in season during these hunts.

Mountain Lion Hunts are run from December 1st through the end of March. Silver Spur also will completely outfit and guide your hunting trip for Bear, Bighorn Sheep, Moose, Deer, and Elk. Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge offers many other winter activities, including snowmobiling, and during the summer Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge offers wilderness pack trips, horse trail riding, fishing, and wildlife tours.

Discover the backcountry of Idaho – and what big game hunting is really about! 

Visit Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge today online at: http://www.silverspurlodge.comand learn more about how to book your Mountain Lion hunt this year, or call and speak with owners Rick and Debbie, at: (208) 842 – 2417, and let them assist you with planning the most memorable hunting trip, while offering you a great deal and information about the current specials being offered. Come discover the Idaho backcountry, and the thrill of the hunt!

Go Elk Hunting This Fall Season at Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge in the Magnificent Idaho Back country!

Don’t miss out on big game hunting this season with Silver Spur’s Combination Bear, Deer & Elk Hunting Package – all 3 for one price! Visit: www.http://silverspurlodge.com , or call (208) 842 – 2417 to book today!

Hunting elk in the backcountry of Idaho provides a thrilling adventure for hunters, both experienced and new to the sport. The North American Elk of the Rocky Mountain region have the largest antlers in all of North America. A set of antlers on a mature bull can weigh up to 40 pounds! Today, about one million elk live in the western United States. Enlisting a skillful and knowledgeable outfitter like Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge can provide you with a tremendous advantage in your Elk hunt, and will improve your chances of success in the pursuit of this majestic animal.

Take part in a guided Elk hunt in the backcountry Idaho wilderness for a memorable vacation with the family at Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge.

Silver Spur Outfitters offers a combination package to hunt Elk, Deer and Bear – all three for one price.  With three different hunting packages available to suit your hunting style, Silver Spur offers every modern convenience and accommodation you could possibly want on this world-class outdoor adventure:

• Guided Backcountry Camp Elk Hunts: These are nine-day excursions, and your trip starts at our 6,800 square foot bed and breakfast in our main lodge, located in the historic gold mining town of Dixie, Idaho.  With every modern convenience, your first and final night’s sleep will offer the utmost comfort, home cooking, and picturesque surroundings.  The next morning, your party will travel by horseback to your camp, and that’s where the adventure begins! You will enjoy 7 days of guided hunting, and your camp will be professionally equipped with 3 large tents to accommodate a cook, your guides, and your party of hunters. You will have wood stoves for heat in each tent, along with comfortable cots. A packer will retrieve and transport your game back to the lodge as you succeed in your elk hunt.

• Deluxe Drop Camps: These trips are for seasoned hunters who enjoy the same accommodations that are provided in the Guided Backcountry Camp Elk Hunt, but without cook and guide services. With a fully equipped kitchen and dining tent, and 3 tents for up to eight hunters, you provide your own food and gear. We supply a radio for you to contact the lodge with when you are ready for a packer to come and pick up your game. In addition, as with the guided backcountry camp hunt, your first and final nights are spent back at the lodge, enjoying the comfortable accommodations and home cooked specialties and baked goods.

• Guided Lodge Elk Hunts: This trip is for the family that appreciates the comforts of home at the end of the daily hunt in nature’s bountiful backcountry.  Begin your day with a hot breakfast, and return to the lodge each evening for a homemade, savory dinner.  Enjoy a well-rounded experience that allows you to enjoy the outdoors, time to relax, and Silver Spur’s delicious offerings.

Elk Hunting at Silver Spur Outfitters – Reserve your family’s next Elk hunting getaway!

Owners Rick and Debbie, our expert guides, and welcoming staff look forward to your arrival this fall, and will make sure you and your family have an ultimate elk hunting experience in Idaho’s awesome backcountry. Call today to reserve your dates at: (208) 842 – 2417, or visit: http://silverspurlodge.com.