Consultant - Kyle Hanson, Hunt Reports, Outfitter #OI-MFL
ID Wilderness Elk and Mule Deer Hunt Report
HUNT: Elk/Deer Combo Backcountry Hunt in Idaho
CONSULTANT: Kyle Hanson, Outdoors International
September 23, 2022
Great hunt.
This hunt involves taking a small plane into the Frank Church Wilderness, where the guide meets you at the air strip with a string of horses and pack mules. From there you travel a few hours up to camp on horseback.
The hunt is long-range spot and stalk, via horseback and foot.
Given the huge country, we were only able to hunt one bull per day. We’d spot one in the morning, then spend the rest of the day on the stalk. We didn’t see any large bull elk, but did see a few bulls each day. Weather was clear and hot, so elk were holding to shade and dark timber for most of the day.
I’d recommend this hunt for anyone wanting a classic, western backcountry horseback hunt.
Accommodations were great, as was the food and guiding. I saw no mule deer bucks on my September hunt, but was successful in taking a bull.
OUTFITTER EVALUATION
How would you rate your trip overall?
Great
How was your guide?
Great.
How was your lodging?
Great.
How was the food?
Great.
How was your outfitters communication?
Great.
How physically demanding was your trip?
Moderate.
CONSULTANT EVALUATION
How would you rate your Outdoors International Consultant?
Great.
Would you book another trip with Outdoors International in the future?
Yes.
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My hunt was absolutely top notch.
The outfitter is a fantastic man and incredibly hard working and knowledgeable, there is no doubt he will do everything within his power to make peoples hunts successful and enjoyable. I plan to do it again with him next year for sure.
Wade Zuver
Our hunt was excellent.
We saw bucks every day along with all other sorts of wildlife. Mountain goats, bears, and foxes were common sights. Fishing and crabbing was special bonus. The food was excellent, the crew was amazing. Outdoors International did a great job of finding exactly what we were looking for.
Jesse Neveau
What an amazing experience!
The hunting lodge was out of this world!, Rooms, food and the scenery were all A+. Our guide was exceptional and had us on Shiras moose all five days. We saw over 30 total with at least 10 bulls. They had a plan for everything including taxidermy and game processing.
Kayla Redmon
