Mountain Lion Hunts in Idaho

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Unit 10 Mountain Lion Hunt With Dogs & Snowmobiles, 7-Day, 2x1

Northern Idaho has excellent mountain lion (cougar) hunting, and Shattuck Creek is here to facilitate the perfect hunt for you. Since these hunts will take place in the winter, you'll be staying at our hunting lodge where you'll enjoy first-class accommodations and homecooked meals. From December to March, we run snowmobiles, trucks, and hounds to find the perfect trophy mountain lion for our hunters. The mountain lions here roam the winter range where the elk and deer live, in a circle up to 200 miles. We'll attempt to find the mountain lion while they're moving, tracking and treeing them with hounds.

7500

Shattuck Creek Outfitters

Fair Chase

Public

Cabin

Yes

Modern Climate Control

Bed

Meals Provided

Unspecified

7500

Includes Dogs

Unit 10 Mountain Lion Hunt With Dogs & Snowmobiles, 7-Day, 1x1

8800

Shattuck Creek Outfitters

Fair Chase

Public

Cabin

Yes

Modern Climate Control

Bed

Meals Provided

Unspecified

8800

Includes Dogs

Unit 54, Idaho, OTC Mountain Lion Tags

While most people are wrapping up their hunting season, we are gearing up for some of our most exciting and favorite hunts of the year. Hunting mountain lions allows you to extend your hunting season and experience an exciting adrenaline-packed adventure. Our season opens Dec. 1st and extends through the end of March. We are usually done by mid February due to quota being meet or weather conditions no longer holding with good running conditions. With the abundance of deer in unit 54, mountain lions are in good supply. Mountain lions are an extremely elusive animal seldom seen in the wild. We run these big cats during the winter months when snow is plentiful allowing us to easily cut their tracks. We hunt out of 4 wheel drive vehicles and off snowmobiles allowing us to cover more ground. Once a tom track is located, the chase is on in hopes of treeing him with the aid of our experienced well-trained hounds, for whom we have the utmost respect and love. We work with our hounds year round keeping them in great shape and ready to go. On your hunt, you will soon learn these dogs live for the chase of hunting big cats.

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Fair Chase

Public

Lodge

Yes

Modern Climate Control

Bed

Meals Provided

Good Cell Service

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About Our Mountain Lion Hunts in Idaho

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Summary & Terrain

Mountain lion hunts in Idaho offer an extended season pursuit of one of North America’s most elusive large predators across scenic winter landscapes. In snowy months, cougars concentrate on lower-elevation winter ranges where deer and elk congregate, moving through mixed conifer stands, river corridors, steep canyons, and rolling foothills. The presence of snow not only funnels cats into predictable travel routes but also makes their tracks highly visible, creating a true fair-chase experience in rugged, backcountry terrain.

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Difficulty & Strategy

These hunts blend endurance, tracking skill, and teamwork with experienced hounds. Guides use four-wheel-drive vehicles and snowmobiles to cover ground quickly, locating fresh cat tracks before the hounds are released to bay and tree the lion. Hunters must be prepared for brief but vigorous foot pursuits, careful reading of sign in deep snow, and moments of waiting once a cat is treed. Success relies on coordinating with handlers, reading the landscape, and staying alert to both hound behavior and changing weather conditions.

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Amenities

Mountain lion hunts in Idaho typically operate from well-appointed base camps or backcountry lodges offering a range of housing options—from heated cabins and classic hunting tents to full-service lodge accommodations. Sleeping arrangements include standard beds in cabins and lodges or cots in tent setups, ensuring rest after long days in the field. Climate comforts vary by camp, with most locations providing modern heating and cooling systems, while remote tent or cabin sites may rely on traditional wood-burning stoves for warmth. Guides tailor each hunt to individual skill levels, transporting hunters to strategic staging areas for spot-and-stalk or calling setups. After a successful harvest, field dressing and trophy care are handled professionally, with skins and skulls salted and prepared for shipment and meat packed out or left for local use according to hunter preference.

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Season & Additional Info

Idaho’s mountain lion season generally runs from early December through March, though heavy snowfall or regional quotas can shorten the window. Hunts are structured as multi-day outings, with lodging provided in remote lodges or heated field camps. Licensed guides handle all logistics, including field dressing, game transport, and compliance with state regulations. These winter hunts not only extend the traditional big-game calendar but also deliver an adrenaline-charged adventure and the unique challenge of harvesting a premier predator in its natural element.

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Pricing

Prices for Idaho mountain lion hunts average around $7,300. Most packages run 3–5 days and include guided spot-and-stalk or calling hunts from well-appointed base camps or backcountry lodges. Key cost factors are trip length, lodging quality, and guide ratio. Entry-level options typically feature shared cabins or tents, shorter durations, and small-group guiding. Mid-range hunts offer private one-on-one guide service, heated cabins or full-service lodge accommodations, and more field time. Top-tier packages extend the hunt into remote staging areas, employ specialized calling techniques, and provide premium lodge amenities. In all cases, professional field dressing and full trophy care—including salting and shipment of skins and skulls—are included, with meat packing or local donation arranged per the hunter’s preference.

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