Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, for an extra fee calculate by airport location.

On the date of your pack into camp we will meet at Bear Creek North trailhead, South of Palisades dam.

All our trips are conducted on public National Forest Land.

I have been guiding back country adventures since 1995.

Up to 6 depending on the size of your group is how many other hunters there will be in camp.

Depends on the number of hunters and if the hunters book 1×1 or 1×2 hunts, typically 6- hunters, 1- camp jack, 3- guides and 1- packer.

Camps are located between 4 to 10 miles on horseback. Depending on camp location being utilized.

Clients sleep in wall tents 3-4 persons per tent, each client has their own cot with pad, each tent Is equipped with lighting and woodstove for heat.

Yes, there are dirt bike trails in the area. (Hunting cannot be conducted from dirt bike)

1 day packing in 1 day packing out and depending on if you booked 5 days or 7 days hunting/fishing. (7 to 9 days)

I have been hunting, fishing, and guiding in this area since 2016.

My guides have worked for me for 3-6 years.

Yes, all my guides are licensed by the IOGLB and all have current CPR/First aid training.

Every attempt will be made to accommodate early departure.

A gear list will be emailed to you or you can also download a gear list here.

No experience needed. (If you do not know we will teach you).

Yes, you can bring your own saddle.

Yes, we get outfitter allocated Elk and Deer tags.

License, tags, and permit fees are listed on each hunt specific page under the “Our Hunts” section.

To get the most satisfaction out of your trip you should be in fair physical condition.

You will be provided 3 full meals per day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) you will also be provided plenty of snacks.

Water is provided by springs and filtered through purification filters.

Periodically on your trip you will be in areas that have cell coverage. For communicating we use satellite phones and satellite messengers.

Hunt area is Idaho unit 66.

You can expect elk to average in the 250” to 320”+ range. Mule deer average in the 160” to 180” range with some bigger bucks on the late season draw. Moose are by draw only in this area, but you can expect large high-quality moose. Black bears are large color phase bears.

At Saddle Horn Outfitters we judge our success rate by opportunity on species hunted. There are to many variables go into harvest success rate (Like hunter’s shooting ability). Success rate on elk has been 100% opportunity, success rate on regular mule deer is 60% opportunity, success rate on late season mule deer is 100% opportunity, success rate on moose is 100% opportunity.

This can be a sensitive topic, but the industry standard is 10-20% of the hunt cost.

This can be a sensitive topic, but the industry standard is 5-10% of the hunt cost.

Temperatures range from 10° F to 75° F depending on what month of year your hunt is.

Transportation and packing out of meat, antlers, and capes to trailhead or possibly to processor if agreement made ahead time.

All monies deposited shall be held by SHO for and on behalf of the Client and applied against the total fee.  In the event the Client terminates this agreement, or fails to make payment, the deposit may be retained by SHO as its sole and exclusive remedy hereunder as liquidated damages but not as a penalty inasmuch as the parties mutually agree that SHO damages may be difficult to ascertain. In the alternative, if Client does not pay all fees when required, SHO may treat this contract as being in full force and effect and maintain an action for damages against Client for all costs expended by SHO in preparation for said trip. In such event, Client agrees that she/he will be responsible for all costs and damages proven by SHO, including attorney fees. However, SHO may, at its discretion, allow the Client to apply forfeited deposit towards a trip at a later date, said date to be mutually agreed upon by SHO and Client.

In the event that after the trip starts, the Client should desire to terminate the hunt early, SHO will, consistent with the rights and convenience of the remaining hunters and SHO, endeavor to transport the Client out of the hunt area. Any costs incurred for any unscheduled departures are the sole responsibility of the Client. Client acknowledges and understands that in such event, the decision as to when the Client will be transported out, will be at the sole discretion of SHO, and under such circumstances, the Client shall not be entitled to a refund of any portion of the fee.