McGowan Outfitting Inc. – A Premier Backcountry Outfitter
Advancements in technology have provided man a significant competitive advantage in the field. Long gone are the days of Prince Luigi Amedeo, who in 1909 led an expedition to climb K2 in Karakorum with wood handled tools and woolen suits. Or John Jeremiah Garrison Johnston who famously survived a wintery escape by feeding on a limb of one of his captors. At McGowan Outfitting we look to level the playing field, to take a step back in time and to take the emphasis off of technology and to put that emphasis back on our skill, physical fitness, survival techniques and mental fortitude. ATV’s, UTV’s, dirt bikes, long range shots and complaining are not part of our core philosophy. McGowan Outfitters seek hunters who want to share a complete physical and mental challenge. McGowan Outfitting Inc. offers two kinds of elk/deer hunts; The traditional wall tent camp with home cooked meals and comfortable accommodations. For the more adventurous, we offer self-sustained off the back hunts. Both hunts are extremely effective, but we provide both to accommodate our hunters preference. At the end of a successful hunt all involved will be proud of what they have accomplished and the memories will be branded in our minds for eternity.
A Fair Chase Adventure
McGowan prides ourselves on our fair chase tactics and our ability to harvest game in their natural habitat. McGowan Outfitting will take you on the ultimate Idaho adventure using traditional methods in some of the most pristine, abundant and diverse wilderness this planet has to offer. We work hard, hunt hard and produce results ethically. Visitors can expect sweat, maybe a little blood, and tears of euphoria following a sensational outdoor experience. Clients will be accompanied by the best guides in the business, professionals whom prioritize safety, experience, success and share the McGowan vision and approach to the outdoors.
Website: https://mcgowanoutfitting.com
Phone: 208-731-6793 or 208-993-3821
5 Reviews on “McGowan Outfitting”
Very happy. This was my first experience going on a guided hunt. We had have very good success DYI in the past, but I wanted to go for a full on back country horseback hunt. I kind of knew what to expect but in a lot of ways it exceeded my expectations. I was just too exhausted to try and fill my deer tag as well yet I couldn’t be happier with the Outfitter, guides, wrangle, and cook. It was a fantastic experience. I will be back.
This sucker is a toad. Packed this SOB out on my back, five trips total, 1,000 vertical up, 1,000 vertical down and about 5-6 miles per round trip. Feeling it today, but this is a real deal bull. Cut his tracks early in the snow, was freaking cold up there. All our food and water froze solid, even in the cooler. Had to thaw it out by the fire. Hammered him at 109 yards with a .308. There was another bull with him, but we never saw him, only his ghostly tracks through the burn.”
I was a bit excited when we called in a bull, and missed a mature 6×6. Then on my second opportunity, two days later, I shot and hit a mature bull, but my spotter confirmed that he was hit well and looked like he was not going to make it. We searched for two and a half days and still have not found the bull. –Big Bummer.
I passed up on some opportunities on some smaller bulls, but on the 5th day we got in on some rutting excitement. My guide called a group of cows out of the thickness of trees, and I made a perfect shot at 240 yds and dropped this great bull in his tracks. The six by five gross scored 328 6/8. The charter pilot couldn’t get antlers in the plane because he was so wide, so they ended up flying with the door open.
This was three days of exhausting, exciting, and intense hunting. Just what the doctor ordered!!! This is hunting at its truest. By foot and horse back. Couldn’t get any better. I thought I was in decent shape for this hunt, but the mountains of Idaho and the Frank Church said otherwise kicking my ass thoroughly!! Adam, Don, Dalton, and Megan went above and beyond to make this a great, great hunt. Along the way we made some great friends!!! This is one great outfitter!!! They love what they do and it certainly showed!!