Archery Lion Hunts & Rifle Lion Hunts
Idaho Lion Hunts
The Rawhide Outfitters family in Salmon, Idaho are seasoned experts in mountain lion hunting, offering thrilling, fully guided trips into prime mountain lion territory.
No sportsman’s experience is complete until he has been on a successful Idaho mountain lion hunt. You will find the majority of us Idaho hands in our free time on the track of a lion. Why? Because once you’ve experience it you will never forget it! Our Idaho mountain lion outfitters do all to make our mountain lion hunts just that kind of experience. Rawhide Outfitters lion hunting units of 28, 29, 37-A and 36-B are some of the best lion habitat available in the Western United States, having produced “book” cats for years. This Idaho area is prime wintering ground for elk, deer, sheep and goat.
Mountain Lion Hunts
Lion hunting in Idaho is a great experience! Hound hunting is our passion! Our outfitted hunting area is very large, stretching from Salmon to Challis, Idaho. A large portion of our hunting areas backs up to the Frank Church Wilderness, which produces Boone and Crockett lions every year. We have GPS tracking equipment for our already well trained hounds. You can choose any weapon you would like for our lion hunts; typically hunters will use archery equipment or short range firearms.
Guided Lion Hunt Details
Rates & Frequently Asked Questions
Planning your hunt starts with the right information. Below, you’ll find details on our rates, what’s included in your guided hunt, and answers to common questions. Whether you’re curious about licensing, gear, accommodations, or the hunt itself, we’re here to ensure you’re fully prepared for an unforgettable experience in the Idaho wilderness.
Prices subject to 6% Idaho Sales Tax
8 day Lion Hunt
November 25 – February 28
$8,600.00
Mountain Lion Tag
$204.50
Idaho Hunting License (Includes $10.00 Depredation Fee)
$195.00
- Deposit – A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your hunt and dates and is due at the time of booking along with license and tag fees. Remaining balance of hunt and applicable taxes are due 30 days prior to hunt dates! Deposits are transferable if a replacement can be found before the purchase of hunting tags in depositor’s name.
- Gratuities are not mandatory, however, it is customary to tip your guide and cook if you feel they did a good job for you.
- Hunting License and tags may be purchased across the counter; no quotas
How many hunters are in each guided group?
We hunt one hunter per 8 day lion hunt. We have a set number of hounds to chase the lions and like to keep some dogs fresh for later in the hunts. In order to maintain quality of the hunts and odds of treeing a lion we stick to one hunter each week. Non-hunter guests are allowed and encouraged to share your hunt with! We do at times make exceptions to this and hunt two hunters at a time.
Do I purchase my own tag?
Part of the service Rawhide provides is purchasing your Idaho hunting license and any necessary tags/permits.
When is mountain lion season?
Mountain lion hunting is open year round in Idaho. We run our hunts in December and January that is when the snow is the best for the hunt.
What is included in a lion hunt?
Our lion hunts are 8 day hunts running Sunday through the following Monday, we take Saturdays off for religious purposes. During that time we provide all food, housing, and transportation. We have a guest cabin and an Airbnb cottage that are provided for hunters when not in the field. Both have full electricity, water/showers and wifi. We have a full time cook for the full hunt.
What can I expect on my lion hunt?
Hunters typically arrive on Saturday. You’ll get settled into the cabin, and we’ll provide a welcome dinner that evening. The hunt begins Sunday morning.
Each day, we’ll be up between 2:00 and 4:00 a.m. to start checking roads – by truck, ATV, or snowmobile depending on conditions – for fresh tracks. Once we find a set of tracks that appears to be from a lion we’re interested in, we’ll turn the hounds loose and go from there.
Because we start so early, we usually bring a breakfast burrito or sandwich to go, along with a sack lunch for the day. Most days, we wrap up the hunt by early afternoon and return for an early dinner and bedtime.
Once you’ve harvested your lion, we’ll skin and butcher it, then pack it out. After that, we’ll help you get your meat to a butcher and your hide to a taxidermist, based on your preferences for meat and mounts.
Photo Gallery
A small collection of our hunters and their trophies. For more photos, visit our Facebook page.
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