Elk hunting Archery and Rifle with great success!

Elk Hunting at the Historic Gilmore Ranch

In researching Elk hunters success, we found that outfitters across the west average 17-21% harvest, while non guided trophy 6x7 bull elk hunting idahohunts success average 7-12%. That is counting cows, calves, and bull harvest for gun and bow anywhere. Our actual harvest on branch antlered bull is over 50% at the Gilmore Ranch. Which is better than double the average success. Expecting 50% harvest is realistic. Every year bulls between 350 and 400 B&C are harvested or seen in the area. 2009 and 2010 we had 75% success on our bull elk taking all 6X6 or better.

trophy bull elk hunting north central idaho Success hinges on the skill of the hunter and physical condition, while the most important ingredient for success is the weather and some Luck!  

Fall Archery Elk Hunting

Historically the first elk archery hunt has the highest percentage of kill. The 2nd and 3rd week of archery elk hunting most often fall into the peak of the rut.

We do allot of stalking and if we need to, we will ride to where the bulls are hanging out. Hunting over wallows and watching for their cows.

Hunts are 7 days and fully guided. Hunts take place out of the Historic Gilmore Ranch or 20 mile meadows tent camp and the Luxurious Whitebird Summit Lodge.

Season is August 30th through September 30th

$2,800.00 per hunter for three hunters with one guide

$3,200.00 per hunter for two hunters with one guide

$4,500.00 per hunter for one hunter with one guide.

Elk Rifle Hunts

trophy elk hunt2009 and 2010 where some of our best years yet with 75% harvest on mature bulls and nearly 100% shooting opportunities. We shoot only 5x5 bulls and bigger to insure good bull recruitment and mature animals for the future.

Hunting wild elk in the rugged mountains of Idaho is always challenging but it is one of the most exciting and memorable hunts you can do. All the hunts are by horse back to the Historic Gilmore Ranch or a deluxe tent camp. The quality of our bulls is very good and we expect half of out hunters to be calling their taxidermist again this season.

Hunts are 7 days. Booking with LocKey U Outfitters you are guaranteed you bull tag. You need to book early as our tags are limited.

Season  is October 10th to November 03rd

$4,500.00 per hunter based on 2 hunters with one guide

$5,800.00 per hunter based on 1 hunter with one guide.

Trophy Archery and Rifle elk hunting in north central Idaho . Combination elk and deer hunts!