Featured Services Mt. Lion Hunting Guides Mt. Lion Hunting Lodges Mt. Lion Hunting Outfitters Trips & Info by State |  Idaho Mountain Lion HuntingB Bar C Outfitters / St. Maries, ID / (208) 245-2458 Idaho is known for it's thriving Mountain Lion population. The remoteness of our hunting areas produce many mature lion to choose from. This is an exhilarating hunt utilizing snowmobiles and hiking to produce trophy cats. By raising and training our own hounds nearly yearlong we truly specialize in these elusive animals. Our secure lodge provides safe and comfortable accommodations, even in this very limited access location. Hunts are booked from early December through early January to provide best possible snow and access conditions. To target big backcountry Toms we are also offering the very limited Wilderness Extreme Lion Hunt conducted using both mules and snowmachines in remote spike camp locations in November. This hunt will be best suited to experienced and very fit hunters. Bighorn Outfitters / Carmen, ID / (800) 259-3992 Hunting Mountain Lion is an exciting sport and our hounds man is an experienced and tireless hunter who will insure you a fine hunt. We offer hunts from both our base camp on the Salmon River or a fly in hunt on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. These areas are known for their population of big cats. We do seven day hunts in December, January, February, and March. These hunts require lots of stamina and hunters should be in top physical shape. Bitterroot Elk / Selway River, ID / (800) 661-2110 Our guided Mountain Lion Hunts are run from our deluxe Main Base Camp on Deep Creek at the headwaters of the Selway River in Idaho. This is a great area (Unit 17) to hunt cats. Due to the abundant cat population the tags are sold at a reduced rate. Bring a Spirit of Adventure as we hunt this captivating animal. We use our well trained experienced hounds and snowmobiles or 4-wheel drive vehicles as we follow the tracks over mountainous terrain. It can be physically demanding so being in good physical condition will make your hunt more enjoyable. Heated wall tents await you back at camp and you will never go to bed hungry after enjoying our winter hearty meals served family- style with fresh baked bread and desserts. You’ll see some spectacular winter scenery as well as a variety of wildlife in its winter range. Castle Creek Outfitters / Salmon, ID / (208) 756-2548 Hunt with a second-generation outfitter with over 30 years experience. Hunt from tent camps in Idaho’s famous Salmon River Mountains with professional guides. We hunt Lion by four wheel drive vehicles and snowmobiles to locate a track, then on foot behind a pack of hounds to the treed lion. Hunters need to be in good shape for this hunt. We have taken many large toms that have made the SCI record book. If you are looking to book a hunt for a Trophy Tom with a professional outfitter, contact us today. Flying B Ranch / Kamiah, ID / (800) 472-1945 The sound a hound dog makes when running on the scent of a Lion is an experience that cannot be put into words. For those who desire a unique and fun-filled hunting experience, we offer fully-guided (2 guides per hunter) Mountain Lion hunts out of our luxurious 14,000 sq ft lodge during the months of December through March. Nothing in the outdoors compares to the superior disdain in the eyes of a Mountain Lion as his gaze catches yours. Every discerning outdoorsman should meet that look, and we are the best in the business at providing you with that opportunity. Using hound dogs, snowmobiles and snowshoes, we guide you into elk and deer wintering grounds in search of a fresh kill or lion track. From here is when the chase begins and we all hope it ends at the tree. We are able to offer our Mountain Lion hunts in conjunction with bobcat, steelhead fishing, and wingshooting at your option. Snow conditions can play a major part in the difficulty of the hunt, so to better accommodate our guests, we also offer "on call" hunts during the months of December and March. Heaven's Gate Outfitters / Riggins, ID / (208) 628-3062 Our extensive backcountry encourages trophy mountain lion growth. Cougars have plenty of prey and cover here, with very little human interaction. We hunt on foot , horseback or snowmobile with well-trained hounds through a spectacular winter landscape. Mountain Lion harvests have steadily increased for the past ten years in Idaho. The cougar season extends through the full three months of winter. Idaho Cayuse Outfitting / Kamiah, ID / (208) 935-0859 Trophy toms are regularly harvested on our lion hunts. As lion season run during the winter months, snow machines, ATVs, hunting afoot or with snowshoes will be the methods used to pursue lions. Access to our comfortable base camp may require a long snowmachine ride. Excellent physical conditioning is encouraged to ensure success. Lion hunts run seven days. Maximum of two hunters per hunt. Kohls Outfitting / Kooskia, ID / (866) 460-4340 These hunts are done from the cabins along the Lochsa River. We hunt when the snow is on with the use of hounds. These hunts are very exciting and very successful. There is no better time to be in the mountains than this. It will be a very physical hunt. We can usually hunt from November through March. Middle Fork Outfitters / Challis, ID / (509) 671-7126 For unsurpassed beauty and excitement come join us for a winter mountain lion. We have a large population of trophy lions and we have had great success hunting them using our well-trained hounds. If you have never hunted lions with hounds, you are in for a great adventure. We offer two different lion hunts. Either of these hunts makes for an exciting hunt. The first hunt we offer is out of our backcountry ranch on Silver Creek. On this hunt we take you into the ranch on snowmobiles and hunt from cabins on horseback as well as on snowmobiles and hiking. This is a non-wilderness hunt. The second hunt we offer is a wilderness hunt. We will snowmobile into the B-C Ranch where we will be spending the night. From there we will ride the horses down to the Middle Fork of the Salmon, for our stay at the historic Tappan Ranch. We will be staying in a log cabin that was built over 100 years ago. We will combine these hunts to take advantage of our two lion areas. Most of the hunting is done on horseback. When the hounds cut a Mountain Lion track, we will be on foot listening to the cry of the hounds. With an added trophy fee there is also a great opportunity to harvest a Bobcat. Panhandle Outfitters / Northern Idaho / (509) 922-8289 Trophy mountain lion hunts in Idaho !!! Our area produces numerous Pope & Young and Boone & Crocket Lions. The best hunting conditions occur during December and January. This hunt uses well-trained hounds and is a very exciting hunt to experience. During our winter season Lion hunts we utilize cabin accommodations. Russell Pond Outfitters / St. Maries, ID / (208) 245-2458 One of the best reasons to choose Russell Pond Outfitters for your lion hunt of a lifetime is the tremendous amount of good lion in our area. Unlike many other states and even other regions of Idaho, we have no quota system in our area. Your chances of taking a trophy quality lion are excellent. We raise and train our own hounds and are truly Hound specialists. Your lion will be skinned and brought to our taxidermist or frozen for you to bring to your own. This hunt can be physically demanding, preparing in advance will increase your enjoyment. We provide all food and lodging for you during your hunt. Hunters will be picked up and dropped off in Spokane, Washington or Missoula, Montana depending on dates and weather conditions. Sawtooth Wilderness Outfitters / Garden Valley, ID / (208) 462-3416 We offer guided mountain lion hunts (cougar hunts) with our well trained Shepp Ranch of Idaho / Central Idaho / (970) 963-2888 Our Wilderness Mountain Lion Hunts take place in late November and early December from either the lodge or our backcountry camps, depending on conditions. This hunt is done primarily on foot with some horseback riding. Due to the steepness of the terrain this is a hunt for the truly adventurous who are willing to put forth the effort and forego the use of four wheelers and snowmobiles. The challenges of this type of hunt mean we only harvest a small number of lions which maintains our population and assures low hunting pressure. The cats follow the elk and deer herds to the river for wintering and since we hunt right after our elk season our guides have been out and about and track any sightings or encounters. In this area a non resident deer tag can be used on a cougar or bear so if you hunt the late season deer/elk hunt you may also get a chance at a cat then. Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge / Dixie, ID / (208) 842-2417 Silver Spur Outfitters & Lodge is your complete Idaho outfitter and hunting guide to the Idaho backcountry, from summer trail rides and pack trips to hunting for elk, deer, bear, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain lion and deer, to snowmobiling in the winter. Our wilderness log lodge with all the convenience of home, and our remote back country camps in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, the Gospel Hump Wilderness and Nez Perce National forest are sure to make you stay a memorable one. So let civilization fade away in the serenity of the Idaho backcountry. We are family oriented and will plan your stay around your interests. Our goal is to make your stay as comfortable and memorable as possible. Triple O Outfitters / Bitterroot Mountains of Idaho / (208) 265-1536 If you love hunting for bear, deer, elk, mountain lion or wolf, then we have the hunting trip for you! There is no better area for hunting than the Bitterroot Mountains of Idaho and Clearwater National Park. We guarantee that you will have one of the greatest hunting trips in the U.S. We look forward to assisting you with every detail of your hunting trip. Please look over the trips we have assembled for you, then give us a call and let us make this one of the best hunting trips you've ever experienced. As members of the Idaho Outfitters and Guide Association for over twenty years Triple O Outfitters have been providing hunting trips from the pristine wilderness in Clearwater National Forest. This area has consistently been one of the most solid big-game populations around. Triple O Outfitters is well known for their hospitality, wonderful food, and quality livestock and first class hunting trips. The recipients of numerous awards, they have achieved national recognition and acclaim for their contributions in connecting Americans with their historic heritage. Wind River Outfitters / New Plymouth, ID / (800) 854-6697 Our Idaho cougar hunts are eight days. Season opens September 15th and runs though March 31st. You have the option of hunting with dogs. We own our own dogs, we don't rent them. Best hunting is during December and first part of January. These are a one on one hunts, unless you and your hunting partner want to go together. Hunts are scheduled for your convenience. |
