Enjoy a one-of-a-kind outdoor experience by signing up for a thrilling, fully guided archery elk hunt, bear hunt, or mule deer hunt at Big Timber Outfitters LLC. in Salmon, Idaho. With more than 60 years’ combined experience, our big-game hunting experts have the skills and knowledge necessary to lead you through an awesome terrain and magnificent beauty of the Rocky Mountains with comfortable campsite living!

Specializing in archery elk, our family-owned-and-operated hunting outfitter offers over-the-counter tags for archery elk, controlled tags for rifle elk, and over-the-counter tags for mountain lion, mule deer, and bear hunting trips.

Drop camps are located throughout the gorgeous Lemhi Mountain Range, part of the historic Salmon National Forest. Our diversified hunting area ranges from easy to difficult terrain, offering sagebrush ridges, rugged mountains, numerous

meadows, and crystal clear mountain lakes.

Fenceless Hunting Fun

Big Timber Outfitters is not a ranch and not a park. It boasts more than 180,000 fenceless acres for your elk and mule deer hunting pleasure. When starting off on a guided hunt with Big Timber Outfitters, you are accompanied by a friendly guide, stay in the comfort of a carpeted and heated tent, and have a chance to encounter an abundance of game in our area. This wildlife includes elk, deer, mountain lion, bear, and goats.

This is the hunting experience you've only dreamed about! Our expertise and professionalism is sure to create a sensational outdoor experience for those of all skill levels and interests. We are always here to ensure you know exactly what to bring when preparing for your guided hunts, and that you are well cared for during your stay with your hunting outfitter.

Although archery elk hunting is our expertise, Big Timber Outfitters is also your summer adventure getaway, with activities that include camping, hiking, horse and ATV trail rides, sightseeing, and outdoor fun!

Hear more about the elk, mountain lion, or bear hunting seasons and license information by contacting us today at (866) 679-1387 in Salmon, Idaho.

Prefer to Hunt on Your Own?

Book a self-guided archery elk camp at Big Timber Outfitters LLC. in Salmon, Idaho, and enjoy 8 days of solitude while you hunt! We set these drop camps up in secluded backcountry sites near fresh running water. These camps include pre-setup camps with the food and drink items of your choice. All you bring is your archery elk hunting gear and clothing!

We are Not Your Typical Drop Camp!!!

Big Timber Outfitter’s self-guided archery elk camps are NOT LIKE traditional drop camps offered on the market today. Instead, we offer much more, such as pre-scouting the area, setting up a complete drop camp close to elk and less than 1 mile from awesome wallows and meadows, and stocking your site with everything you need to ensure an enjoyable hunt, such as cots, lanterns, and a wood stove. A kitchen tent is also provided with tables, lanterns, firewood, cooking utensils, and plenty of food and drinks of your choice (we cannot purchase alcohol, but if you buy it, we will pack it).

We work hard for you by:

•   We Pack You & Your Gear by Horseback
•   We Check on You Regularly
•   We Pack You & Your Game Out
•   We Offer Regular Updates on Game Movements
•   We Provide Plenty of Information & Advice from Professional & Experienced Guides

Self-Guided Hunt Rates

Price: $2,000.00 per Person
Plus: 6% Sales tax, 3% Federal tax, + License and Tags

Sign up for Specialty Hunts & Enjoy a Day of Adventure & Adrenaline

At Big Timber Outfitters, we are licensed to hold specialty hunts for 3 different species. These independent and guided hunt include:

Mountain Goat
There is only 1 tag in Unit 29 for goat hunting. This is a draw hunt only. Please contact us for further information.

Canadian Grey Wolf
Currently the Wolf Hunting is tied up in court and we are working extremely hard to spread the word about this injustice.

Pronghorn
Pronghorn hunting is draw only. E-mail us for additional information.


Take the Relaxing Trip of a Lifetime with Summer Guided Hunts at Our Hunting Outfitter

Enjoy breathtaking views of hidden mountain lakes, crystal clear mountain streams, and scenic wildlife by signing up for a summer guided tour at Big Timber Outfitters LLC. in Salmon, Idaho. Summer in the beautiful Lemhi Range offers awesome scenery and peaceful, relaxing days with superb fishing for rainbow, brook, and cutthroat trout. You’re also privileged with the opportunity to fish for beautiful Arctic Grayling! Be sure to bring along your camera to photograph spectacular sights guaranteed to enhance your fantastic fishing experience.

Horseback Riding, Guided Tour Escape into Nature’s Paradise

Close to Salmon, yet far enough out to enjoy the backcountry experience, our guided tours during the summer are the perfect way to escape the daily grind of your hectic life and enjoy time away from it all! In addition to fishing, you can ride well-trained mountain horses, spend the day exploring the trails on an ATV, and take time to relish the picturesque scenery by foot on the many hiking trails in the area. Ponder your exciting day of adventure beside a warm crackling fire at night, just make sure to pack warm clothes for the evening and early morning!

Summer Trip Rates

Choose extended overnight trips to several lakes or just enjoy short daily excursions and return to the base camp each night. Whatever you choose, all tours are led by an experienced, friendly guide who offers short horseback riding lessons before leaving camp. Day trips are $175 per day per person and include lunch and fishing. Special family and group prices are also available. 4-day and 3-night drop camp rides are the most fun for your money and are priced at just $250 per person per day.

Location

Big Timber Outfitters is located in the Lemhi Mountain Range in the beautiful Salmon-Challis National Forest near Salmon Idaho. We outfit in Unit 29. Check Idaho Fish and Game Regulations for more information.
Visit us today in Salmon, Idaho, to prepare for an exciting guided hunt during the archery elk or Mule Deer hunting season! We are located an hour from Leadore, Idaho.

Certifications
License # 15462
Legal Outfitter in Idaho
Insured & Bonded
Professional Guides
First Aid & CPR Certified

Endorsed by Team HuntingLife!!!