Elk Hunting

Elk Hunting

Elk hunting requires its participants be in better physical condition than other types of hunting. This form of big game hunting of one of the most impressive hunted land mammals in North America brings you to some rather challenging terrain and country. Elk hunting usually takes place at higher altitudes, so being in good shape and being able to deal with the thinner air is critical to both the success and enjoyment of your hunt. Elk hunting with an outfitter usually involves traveling several miles to a camp where you will be based, and then covering the surrounding area over a period of several days for your elk. During elk hunts, several other types of game are usually encountered, providing you with an opportunity to get more than just an elk.

Elk Hunting: The Experience

When you choose elk hunting with an outfitter, there are a number of variables to consider. What is your level of experience, and what do you want to get out of your experience? An outfitter typically provides the comforts of a camp, with tents set up as a kitchen with a wood burning stove for a hearty meal, and another with padded cots comfortable night’s sleep after a long day of hunting. Camps will also generally provide you with a radio, especially for unguided hunts, to get in touch with the outfitter in case of an emergency or to pack out your game.

For Idaho’s Silver Spur Lodge, elk hunting takes place during the fall, which allows for the opportunity to encounter and hunt Black Bear and deer in Idaho, in addition to elk if you opt for a guided hunt. An unguided elk hunt is better suited for the seasoned hunter. Elk hunts will provide access to Units 19, 20, and 20A. After packing horses for a ride to camp, each day of elk hunting will take you out into the backcountry in search of the perfect prize. An accommodating outfitter will then pack your game out of camp for you.

Elk Hunting and Beyond

Opting to go elk hunting through an outfitter enables you to hunt more game as they will often provide the appropriate hunting licenses, and then pack out your game. At Silver Spur Lodge, guided elk hunting serves as an opportunity to also hunt deer and bears in this combination hunt.

Silver Spur Lodge provides gives you the opportunity to hunt the Idaho backcountry throughout the seasons. Bear hunts in the fall and spring,
Mountain lion hunts, moose hunts from late summer into the fall, and Bighorn sheep hunts are a number of other options that attract hunters from all over.

For more information on Elk Hunting call (208)-842-2417