This Idaho mule deer rut hunt takes place in the heart of the mule deer rut and migration area in late October through November 18. You will be amazed at the number of deer you will see each day on this very special hunt.
This is not just mule deer hunting… it’s the ultimate wilderness experience! Our Pro Staff has been on this mule deer rut hunt multiple times and it is without a doubt, OI Approved!
In the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area there are no fences, no fancy lodges, no travel by SUV or ATV, nor are there any crowds or cell phones. This is a true mountain man experience and the hunt of a lifetime in an area that spans 340+/- square miles. This country is rich in history and free roaming, non-pressured mule deer abound.
This Idaho mule deer rut hunt is the real thing…unmatched landscapes, pack in on horseback, camping out, spot & stalk mule deer hunting, experienced guides, outstanding meals and much more. It’s the whole nine yards.
You’ll fly into a backcountry airstrip in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness where the Outfitter and guides will pick you up with horses and a string of mules. From there you will take a two hour ride to camp. Camp consists of a cook (kitchen) tent and hunter tents (two hunters per tent) and is right up on top of a big, flat ridge with about ten finger ridges that come off of it. There is no need to get up super early because you are right amongst the deer and can glass just a few hundred yards from camp while breakfast is being cooked and the horses are being saddled by the guides. Once you eat breakfast, you will ride out with your guide and glass the finger ridges.
The deer should be migrating through and the mule deer rut will be in full swing as well. On a normal year, you can expect to see at least twenty bucks per day. During your hunt you should about 10 bucks that will go over 160″ or so, and I’ve never been on this hunt and not seen at least two HUGE bucks in a week. There is a very reasonable possibility that you could take the mule deer buck of your life on this hunt.
I’ve been on this hunt three times, both as a guide and as a hunter. I’ve hunted a lot of places, and this is one of my favorites. LOTS of mule deer. LOTS of big mule deer. The mule deer rut is in full swing and you will see unpressured bucks right from your tent. An incredible hunt.”
~ Cory Glauner
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Hunting Season
-Late October through November 18
Hunting Method
-Spot and Stalk
Success Rates and Trophy Quality
-Opportunity Rate is 95%
-Success Rate is 85%
-Most bucks will be mature 4-points
Travel
Most hunters will fly or drive to Challis, Idaho where they will take a backcountry flight into a private air strip in the wilderness. The Outfitter will pick you up at the strip with horses and a string of mules and pack you into camp. Hunting will be on foot and on horseback.
When you walk away from your hunt with experience and memories that will read like the tales of mountain men of old and the stories you will share with others will be told for years and years.”
~Steve Zettel
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