Mule Deer Public Lands Hunt

Wilderness Mule Deer Hunts

 Bitterroot Trophy Mule Deer Hunts

Units 250, 261, 262, and 270 offer a limited-entry hunting experience, providing excellent chances to hunt mature mountain bucks. Tag holders can expect to observe 6-12 bucks per day, many scoring 170+. Every year, deer in the 180–195+class, and regularly, bucks 200”+ are harvested in these units..

- **"Special Draw Tag Hunts"** in Units 250, 261, 262, and 270: $6,500 (5 days, 1:1 guide service)

- **"Governor's Tag Hunt"**: $10,000 (7 days, 1:1 guide service, spotter, and preseason scouting)

- Additional spotter service: $2,000

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Please note, prices do not cover food, lodging, transportation, meat processing, or gratuities. A 50% deposit is needed upon tag draw to secure your dates, with the balance due 60 days before the hunt.

Pricing excludes food, lodging, transportation, meat processing, and gratuities. A 50% deposit is required upon drawing a tag to secure your dates, with the balance due 60 days prior to the hunt.

Wilderness Mule Deer Hunts

Hunt deep within the Bitterroot National Forest near the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness for trophy bucks in remote, low-pressure areas. These backpack/spike camp-style hunts run from October 1st and require good physical conditioning due to the rugged terrain.

• Pricing:

• 7-day hunt: $7,500

• 10-day hunt: $9,000

• Optional packer: $1,000

• Hunt Dates: October 1–10, October 11–20

Price includes guide and backcountry meals but excludes backpacking gear, transportation, and gratuities. A 28% draw success rate applies for Permit 240-50.

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Successful applicants will be hunting from a camp deep in the heart of the famed Selway-Bitterroot wilderness for trophy bucks. We will be covering deep, remote basins that see very little, if any hunting pressure. This hunt is a unique opportunity to pursue big mountain bucks with a rifle starting October 1st.

Applicants should be in good physical condition to withstand the rigors of a remote wilderness hunt. A packer can be added to help clients carry gear for an additional fee. Although this is a draw permit area the odds of drawing a tag are around 28%.

Hunters must apply for deer permit 240-50.

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Wolves can be harvested for no additional fee. Non Residents can purchase up to 5 wolf tags

Mule Deer Public Lands Hunt

$7,000.00 per person

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INCLUDED

‍Fully guided five day hunt, either 2x1 or 1x1.

NOT INCLUDED

Lodging, meals, guide gratuities, hunting licenses/tags/permits, bow or rifle, arrows or bullets and personal items such as hunting clothes and backpack, etc.

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Tips can make up 50% of your guide and cooks’ total earnings for the year. They work from dusk till dawn to give you the best hunt possible, so every dollar is hard-earned and greatly appreciated. Average is 20% of hunt costs.

Clients will be provided a gear/packing list upon booking.