2015 Idaho Spring Bear Season Begins with a Trophy Class Bear Our first official week of spring bear hunting in our backcountry unit 27 in Central Idaho began with a father son combo from Nebraska and when we went to sit a couple of baits within ear shot of each other, Cam (the son and youth hunter) and I were greeted by the sound of a rifle report just towards the end of legal light. With curiosity getting the best of us, we sprinted over to where his Dad Jeff had been sitting and he and his first year guide, Jacob Roy, were no where to be found. May 9, 2015By George McQuiston General Information, Guided Hunts, Spring Fall Black Bear Black Bear Hunts 0 0 Comment Read More »
April is the Time to Apply for Trophy Species Bighorn Sheep, Moose and Mountain Goat Beginning April 1 you can apply for what Idaho terms as “trophy species” including bighorn sheep, mountain goat and moose. As much as I disdain having to draw for any hunting opportunity, these 3 species are rare enough that it is impossible to maintain a healthy herd AND offer an over the counter opportunity, so they regulate through a drawing process. The beauty, and yes I did say beauty, of Idaho’s draw...... April 3, 2015By George McQuiston Announcements, General Information, Guided Hunts Guided Hunts 0 0 Comment Read More »
Idaho’s Spring Bear Season Officially Opens Today! Although it has been a mild winter, it still seems like it has been a long one waiting for spring bear season to finally arrive here in Idaho! April 1 is the “official” opener for many of the backcountry units, but in normal years the bears are still comfortably snuggled in their winter beds under feet of snow. April 1, 2015By George McQuiston Announcements, General Information, Guided Hunts, Spring Fall Black Bear Black Bear Hunts, Guided Hunts 0 0 Comment Read More »
Time to Apply for Elk and Deer Tags in those OTHER States As fond as I am of all the opportunities there are to hunt in the great state of Idaho, I am the first to recognize that true hunter/sportsmen and women are always “in search of new adventure” or wanting to “explore new horizons” so they apply for hunts in multiple states in search of that elusive tag that comes with promises of trophy quality elk and deer. January 28, 2015By George McQuiston Elk In Rut, General Information, Guided Hunts, Mule Deer Elk Hunts, Mule Deer Hunts 0 0 Comment Read More »
Join Us in Reno at the Sheep Show Wild Idaho Outfitters will be representing all Idaho Outfitters at the annual Sheep Show in Reno, Nevada on January 8-10, 2015. You have heard me talk about how wonderful Idaho is to hunt, if you want more detailed info and you find yourself in Reno that weekend, be sure to stop by the Idaho Outfitters and Guides (IOGA) booth and lets talk Idaho hunting and fishing. January 3, 2015By George McQuiston Announcements, General Information 0 0 Comment Read More »
HAPPY NEW YEAR What a terrific sight for the final day of 2014. As sun sets over the Pahsimeroi Mountains, part of the Lost River Range here in Central Idaho, 2014 only has a few hours left and the horses are enjoying the last rays of sunlight on a day that the high only reached to zero. It is a beautiful ending to an amazing year here at Wild Idaho Outfitters and we are very grateful for this past year and are already looking forward to some exciting new adventures to take place in 2015. December 31, 2014By George McQuiston Announcements, General Information 0 0 Comment Read More »
Merry Christmas Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas from “the gang” at Wild Idaho outfitters! It is always a pleasure to watch as the horses are turned out for their much deserved 6 month vacation. We hope this Christmas finds you enjoying rest and peace with family and or friends this Holiday season. Now that we are past the shortest day of the year, I know I look forward to the days getting longer and that snow turning to belly deep Timothy grass again and watching for the spring flowers to arrive. December 25, 2014By George McQuiston Announcements, General Information 0 0 Comment Read More »
Why Hunt Idaho? Short answer. Because you can! Yup, that is the answer, because you can. As a sportsman/hunter first and an outfitter second, I cherish my opportunities to hunt out west and based on what I have discovered in my travels, reading the news and talking to hunters from all over the globe about hunting in “their” states, once again Idaho simply rises to the top as THE best place for an opportunity to hunt…bar none! December 5, 2014By George McQuiston Announcements, Elk In Rut, General Information, Guided Hunts, Mule Deer, Spring Fall Black Bear, Wolf Black Bear Hunts, Elk Hunts, Guided Hunts, Mule Deer Hunts, Wolf Hunts 1 1 Comment Read More »
Coast to Coast on Idaho Bull Elk There were a lot of great stories from our 2014 adventures some we are even able to repeatSmile Some though, are simply what I call those really “special stories” absolutely worth sharing. This is one of them. December 5, 2014By George McQuiston Elk In Rut, General Information, Guided Hunts Elk Hunts, Guided Hunts 0 0 Comment Read More »