27 November Avoid the December 1 Black Friday Idaho Nonresident Tag Sale: Book with an Idaho Outfitter November 27, 2023By George McQuiston (blog) Announcements, General Information, Guided Hunts Elk Hunts, Guided Hunts, Idaho, Idaho Hunts, Idaho wilderness hunts, Mule Deer Hunts 0 If you have hunted Idaho in recent years or are intending to this year, you probably know that Idaho’s nonresident deer and elk tags go on sale December 1. This year it just happens to fall on a Friday.We have heard from hunters and some Idaho Fish and Game personnel that it can be quite the “Black Friday” adventure trying to get in line (online or in person) to get your chance at an Idaho nonresident elk or deer tag.This year, why don’t you simply avoid all that? Sleep in, cuddle your wife a little longer, have a relaxing breakfast with your kids, start that workout program, read a good book, or simply do your usual routine and show up to work on time with a smile and ready to work knowing you had the foresight to contact an Idaho outfitter (or fully intend to) and have your spot for an Idaho nonresident elk and/or deer tag already secured.Probably one of the second-best things about being an Idaho outfitter, besides simply “getting” to work in this great state, is the fact that we have guaranteed elk and deer hunting tags for hunters wanting to hunt in Idaho. It is not just us either. Almost every Idaho hunting outfitter who happens to have had “historical use” when capped and controlled hunts went into effect in their assigned outfitting area, has at least some guaranteed tags and the good ones are always working on ways to get more so that we (all Idaho hunting outfitters) have the ability to provide a service to those who want to employ the services of an Idaho hunting outfitter for their next Idaho elk or deer hunt.So, remember, turn off that “rise early to TRY and buy an Idaho nonresident tag today” alarm and rest peacefully knowing you have or intend to call an Idaho outfitter so that you KNOW that you are going hunting in Idaho next year!Happy hunting and good luck on December 1 for those who choose to brave it alone! Related Posts An Idaho Elk Hunt to Remember This is a “short” story about a hunter/client/friend of ours who is part of a group of guys we affectionately call the “Cali boys”. His name is Bill Bunch and someone in his group has hunted with us consistently for 11 straight seasons. He is one of those guys that in my opinion is a true sportsman. Let me explain. Wild Idaho Outfitters Welcomes Joe Cavanaugh: Our New Blog Writer If you hadn’t already noticed, Joe’s been writing our blogs since the January 31st post. Cavanaugh comes to us with a wide range of experience in the outdoors, and he’s also a graduate of Boise State University, with a BA in English/writing. He worked professionally as a copywriter for Bass Pro Shops before joining us, and his book “The Jungle Hunter” was published by Safari Press in 2000 (now out of print). Cavanaugh started guiding for Wild Idaho Outfitters in 2013, and he will be guiding for us again this year, full time. Nonresident Outfitter Allocated Hunting Tags May be on the Chopping Block The winds of change are blowing, and in many western states they are reaching gale force. Sadly, Idaho is no different. What do I mean? With the amazing population growth that the west is experiencing, it may be good for those city type businesses that rely on sheer numbers to survive, but out here in rural Idaho, it is simply putting a pinch on an already limited resource, our public land system, most importantly on our public lands hunting opportunities Clarification on Idaho Fish & Game Nonresident License/Tag Suspension There’s been some confusion about the temporary suspension of some nonresident licenses, permits, and tags sales by the Idaho Fish & Game Commission, due to COVID-19. So, let me clarify as far as big-game licenses and tags are concerned. Join us in Boise on December 12th for Idaho Outfitters and Guides Annual THAW Dinner and Auction This December 12th at the Red Lion Downtowner you come join the Idaho Outfitters and Guides association (IOGA) for their annual “Thaw”. It is a dinner with entertainment, auctions and fun. For more info see www.IOGA.org Idaho OTC Deer Tags: A Finite Resource Idaho has some great opportunities for hunting trophy mule deer with OTC tags on public land—as good as or better than anywhere in the West. General, OTC, any-weapon deer tags are valid in any game unit in the state which is not limited to controlled-hunt tags only. This includes the general deer seasons in Units 27 and 28 where Wild Idaho Outfitters and Castle Creek Outfitters operate. Comment (0) Comments are closed.