Trophy Mule Deer

Hells Canyon produces some of the largest mule deer in terrain unsurpassed in the western United States. The Hells Canyon NRA offers a wild and challenging hunt in a very scenic setting. The rough steep canyons are home to some large bucks that are protected by the landscape and limited tags issued by the Fish and Game. The Fish and Game has recognized this magnificent landscape as an opportunity to preserve trophy class mule deer with the current lottery system used to issue tags. Hells Canyon Outfitters are allocated a limited number of these revered tags. Mule deer hunts in the canyon will prove to be an arduous fair chase hunt with possible opportunities at large bucks with inside spreads greater than 30" and antlers totaling over 180".

Mule deer hunts will be conducted out of traditional wall tent backcountry camps. The camps are accessed by horse back and jet boat. Camp locations will be determined by preseason scouting for the largest deer. Daily hunts will be conducted by horse back and foot.

Camp includes:

• Cook tent
• Hunters sleeping tent
• Guide tent
• Outhouse
• Portable hot shower

Hunters sleeping tents are 12x14 ft. wall tents with 5 ft. walls which includes a wood stove, quality cots, comfortable and clean sleeping pads and a lantern for light. Home-style breakfasts and dinners will be served daily with a large sack lunch.

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Elk and Deer Hunting Checklist

Private Ranch Whitetail Deer Hunts

Our whitetail hunting is conducted on a private ranch totaling over 4100 acres in size and is adjacent to public lands licensed to Hells Canyon Outfitters. This ranch is located mid-slope in the Salmon River Canyon and is hunted exclusively by Hells Canyon Outfitters. The ranch is comprised of productive gorges and ravines with scattered timber. This diverse landscape produces large whitetails that are not pressured from other hunters. Minimal human harassment offers the hunter an opportunity to hunt these illusive animals in their natural patterns. The ranch has been managed and patrolled for the past seven years for quality deer management and protection. Mature whitetails in this area range from 120" to 170". Glassing and stocking are the primary methods of hunting.

These hunts are conducted out of a ranch located adjacent to the hunting area. This offers the hunter home-style meals, hot showers and a warm bed daily. Saddle stock, ATVs and pickup trucks will be used for transportation to and from the hunting areas.

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Elk and Deer Hunting Checklist

Hells Canyon Outfitters, DBA - Licensed, Bonded and Insured - Russell Gilmore - Outfitter #13906
2207 Dent Bridge Rd., Orofino, ID 83544
Phone: 208-816-6413 Fax: 208-476-7821
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