23 July Got Tags? July 23, 2019By Monica Oliver Announcements, General Information, Guided Hunts, Idaho Elk Hunts DIY Hunt, Drop Camp, Elk-Hunts, Idaho Hunts 0 It seems these days that the first, and often times largest, obstacle to hunting elk out west is first getting a tag. Well, thanks to bad planning on our part, we find ourselves with 4 extra tags to hunt in a unit that sold out in only 3 days for residents and months ago for nonresidents. We know all the results of the draws are out for the west and finding someone with actual tags and openings to be able to hunt, and at a discounted rate, is nearly impossible so we believe these will go fast: we have exactly 4 tags left for elk in area 28 in central Idaho and we are even discounting this hunt opportunity. Our regular price on drop camps is $2250, but if you can act now and I do mean NOW as this offer ends July 29, 2019, we will offer drop camp hunts for only $1495 per person. Obviously tax, license and tags are not included at that price. Drop camp hunts are the ideal way to hunt elk out west for the experienced DIY hunter who simply needs A) tags, B) an amazing piece of real estate to hunt and C) a nice horseback ride to said location! If you like the idea of getting out this fall and actually being able to hunt verses sofa surfing waiting for another year of trying to draw a hunt, but a DIY hunt is not exactly your cup of tea, contact us about a guided hunt. We do have room for either a guided or drop camp hunt, but regardless of type of hunt, remember there are only 4 tags available, so act fast! To be clear we don’t/CAN'T mark up the tags, so the tag price is simply what you would pay IDFG if you were purchasing them yourselves. We simply need to use our allocated tags to preserve them for future use. These tags go into the general pool on July 31 and there is probably already a waiting list as long as your arm to obtain any leftovers. So, if you haven’t made concrete hunting plans for this fall and can find 3 of your closest friends who can actually make a decision before this coming weekend, contact us about saving you a spot to hunt elk in Idaho’s famous Salmon River Mountains. Remember, if you can’t think of 3 friends right away, you might try Facebook as you know that your FB friends are your real friends! LOL Best of luck in the woods this year! Related Posts 2020 Salmon B Tags already sold out Idaho nonresident hunting tags went on sale December 1, 2019 and in only 9 short days the Salmon B Elk Tags were sold out. Wow! Seems that Idaho is being rediscovered as a place to hunt. I have often said that Idaho is the best kept secret in the hunting world, and it appears the secret is getting out. With OTC tags and good game populations, it is no wonder. If you had your sights set on hunting the Salmon B region this year (B tag is rifle tag), you still have the option to book with an outfitter. In Idaho, thankfully and gratefully, outfitters are guaranteed elk tags and have a certain amount of set aside deer tags for the hunting public that want to use the services of an outfitter. Idaho Resumes Sales of Nonresident Licenses and Tags We’re back on track again for spring bear. As of May 16, 2020, Idaho hunting licenses, tags, and permits will be available to buy online, at retail vendors, or by calling (800) 554-8685. Last Chance for Idaho Controlled Hunt Tags Time is running out to apply for elk, deer, and pronghorn controlled hunts in Idaho—the deadline being June 5th. Idaho does not use a bonus/preference point system for controlled hunts, so you have just as good of a chance at drawing a tag as anyone else. Idaho Trophy Species Tags: Open for Application April 1 – April 30 The tag application period for Idaho trophy species (moose/sheep/goat) runs from April 1st to April 30th. In comparison to neighboring states, Idaho implements a rather unique tag-allocation system for these species, which offers hunters reasonable odds for drawing a tag and a quality hunting experience. Phase 2 in Planning Your 2020 Hunts Dates to keep in mind this month while planning your 2020 hunts are March 5th, the controlled-hunt application deadline for all species in Utah; and April 1st, the controlled-hunt application deadline for elk and deer tags in Montana. Utah offers some outstanding tags as far as trophy and overall quality are concerned. Idaho Spring Black Bear Hunting The application deadline for Idaho controlled-hunt, spring bear tags is February 15. Fortunately for all of us, most Idaho black bear tags are sold over-the-counter (OTC). This includes tags for units 28 and 27, where Castle Creek and Wild Idaho Outfitters conduct their bear hunts. The reduced-price or “wilderness tag” is good for all of Unit 27 and those portions of Unit 28 within the Frank Church Wilderness, as well as within most designated wilderness areas in the state of Idaho. Comment (0) Comments are closed.