Intro to this species—landscapes, strategies, costs, and comforts.
Summary
The Roosevelt elk (*Cervus canadensis roosevelti*), native to the lush coastal forests of the Pacific Northwest, is a distinctive subspecies characterized by its impressive size and robust build, with males reaching weights of up to 1,300 pounds. Notably, they possess large, palmate antlers, which can span up to four feet, making them a prominent and visually striking target for hunters. Their dense, dark-brown to grayish-brown coats provide excellent camouflage in their forested habitats, presenting a challenge for hunters seeking to spot and track these magnificent animals in their natural environment. Successful hunting of Roosevelt elk often requires a combination of stealth and an understanding of their behavior, as they typically inhabit rugged, densely wooded areas and are most active during early morning and late evening. As regulated hunts are common, proper licensing and adherence to local wildlife management practices are essential for hunters aiming to pursue this iconic species responsibly.
Roosevelt elk hunts blend the thrill of chasing big bulls with comfortable, lodge-style or backcountry camps. Most outfitted trips include experienced guides who scout remote ridges and timbered canyons—often with the help of pack animals—to locate rutting bulls and employ calling, spot-and-stalk tactics. Accommodations range from four-bedroom ranch houses with hot tubs and home-cooked meals to lightweight spike camps carried into alpine settings, and packages generally cover all guiding, meals, field-dressing, trophy packing, and transport to trailheads. While terrain can be steep and rugged, hunters of moderate fitness will find ample opportunity to pursue trophy bulls pushing 1,000 pounds with impressive antler spreads. Many operations also observe alcohol-free policies in camp to maintain safety and tradition.
Roosevelt Elk hunts typically operate from either comfortable lodges or more rustic tent camps. Lodge accommodations feature private rooms with beds and full modern climate control for year-round comfort, while tent camps offer a back-to-basics experience with sleeping on floor pads or ground mats under canvas. All hunts include daily meals prepared by camp staff. Heating and cooling in lodges is handled through modern systems, whereas tented setups rely on natural ventilation and basic heating arrangements to suit field conditions.
We think these three hunts should be at the top of your list.
5-Day Roosevelt Elk Hunt in Marble Mountains: Packing on Llamas
Do you need a Marble Mountains elk hunting guide? Are you one of the lucky few holding a Marble Mountains Roosevelt elk tag? Or maybe you have quite a few points and are expecting to draw in the future. You’re in for a hunt of a lifetime, but are you prepared? Everything about the Marble Mountains bull elk hunts are big. Their bodies, antlers, the mountains… We know where the bulls are and can get you and the elk out. The Marble Mountains zone is huge but we focus our effort on the Marble Mountains and Trinity Alps Wilderness areas and the surrounding National Forest lands.
This is a very special tag and we know how much it means. We spend countless hours scouting for bulls so that you can be in the perfect spot once the season finally arrives.
We use trained pack llamas to pack in a comfortable camp for the hunters and non-hunting guests. Bulls can weigh upwards of 1,000 pounds and llamas are also used to pack meat and trophies.
No alcohol
California
Roosevelt Elk
6500
Trinity Fork Outfitters
Fair Chase
Public
Tent
Yes
Unspecified
Sleep on Floor / Ground
Meals Provided
Unspecified
6500
Contact
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5-Day Oregon Roosevelt Elk Hunt, Up to 5x5
Your stay with Fins and Feathers guide service will take place at the “ranch house”. The 4 bedroom 3 bath home is nestled in some of the most beautiful country that Douglas County has to offer. In the spring the surrounding hills and pastures are covered in fresh green grass. Oak trees covered in moss line the road to the lodge, among them you will find blooming daffodils in the spring and fall brings an array of autumn colors. No matter what season it is the setting is beautiful. The house has two televisions, one in the family room and the other in the master bedroom. The master bedroom has a separate entrance, deck, and hot tub.
Each morning a guide will wake you up and let you know how much time you have until your departure. Ronnie, Craig’s mom, or Becky, will do the majority or the cooking during your stay. Occasionally the staff at Applebee’s pitches in. Breakfast will be available along with coffee and other beverages. Meals are flexible and we do our best to accommodate your taste. Lunch is always available; however it will not always be served at the house. If you are with us during Turkey season we may be eating in town at lunch time because a lot of the hunting leases are a bit of a drive from the house. Dinner will be served each evening when your hunt is complete.
The house has two family rooms one with the television and the other a fireplace and two couches. Everyone here at the house strives to make your stay a lasting memory. We all enjoy what we do and getting to know all our guests. If you find pleasure in walking, the road’s on the ranch will be sure to satisfy you.
Oregon
Roosevelt Elk
6000
Fins & Feathers Guide Service
Fair Chase
Private
Lodge
Yes
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Provided
Unspecified
6000
Contact
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5-Day Roosevelt Elk Hunt in NW California
In need of a Northwestern California elk hunting guide? A Northwestern California bull elk tag is perhaps the most coveted Roosevelt tag in the state. Only a handful of bull and either-sex tags are up for lottery every year and the hunt unit is expansive. Low pressure, rutting bulls, and room to roam – what more could a hunter ask for? How about someone who lives and works in the hunt unit who knows the elk, has years of experience calling, and who can get the animal out for you in a timely manner? Roosevelt elk are no stranger to steep, thick, nasty country. The primary tactic for targeting big bulls in the Northwest unit is calling, action can be fast and up close. There is also some opportunity for spot and stalk.
We hunt elk on public land in the Northwestern unit. The unit is so big and tags extremely scarce so some of the herds in the zone have never seen human hunting pressure because hunters often focus on private land.
If you have already drawn or you are sitting on a pile of elk points and are thinking about putting in for the Northwestern elk zone give us a call.
NO alcohol
California
Roosevelt Elk
6500
Trinity Fork Outfitters
Fair Chase
Public
Tent
Yes
Unspecified
Sleep on Floor / Ground
Meals Provided
Unspecified
6500
Contact
Check Availability
Contact Outfitter
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Roosevelt Elk FAQs
What you need to know before you book:
What type of terrain should I expect when hunting Roosevelt elk?
Roosevelt elk hunts typically cover a mix of steep ridges, timbered canyons and alpine meadows. Outfitted trips often use pack stock to reach remote benchlands, while lodge-based hunts may have easier access along forest service roads and trails. Whether you’re glassing from a high ridge or moving through dense timber, be prepared for varied elevations and uneven ground.
How challenging is it to hunt Roosevelt elk?
Hunting Roosevelt elk can range from moderately challenging to strenuous, depending on the camp style. Lodge hunts allow you to drive or ride to glassing points, making them accessible for many fitness levels. Backcountry spike camps demand more stamina, with daily hikes over rugged terrain and pack-animal support. Guides tailor the pace to your ability, so both intermediate and fit hunters can find a suitable challenge.
What methods are commonly used to hunt Roosevelt elk?
Guides rely on spot-and-stalk and calling tactics during the rut. Bulls are located by glassing ridges at first light, then approached on foot using natural cover. Elk bugles and cow calls draw in bulls, while still-hunting down wind intercepts them in timbered gullies. In lodge hunts, calling setups from road-access vantage points can also be effective.
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In need of a Northwestern California elk hunting guide? A Northwestern California bull elk tag is perhaps the most coveted Roosevelt tag in the state. Only a handful of bull and either-sex tags are up for lottery every year and the hunt unit is expansive. Low pressure, rutting bulls, and room to roam – what more could a hunter ask for? How about someone who lives and works in the hunt unit who knows the elk, has years of experience calling, and who can get the animal out for you in a timely manner? Roosevelt elk are no stranger to steep, thick, nasty country. The primary tactic for targeting big bulls in the Northwest unit is calling, action can be fast and up close. There is also some opportunity for spot and stalk.
We hunt elk on public land in the Northwestern unit. The unit is so big and tags extremely scarce so some of the herds in the zone have never seen human hunting pressure because hunters often focus on private land.
If you have already drawn or you are sitting on a pile of elk points and are thinking about putting in for the Northwestern elk zone give us a call.
NO alcohol
California
Roosevelt Elk
6500
Trinity Fork Outfitters
Fair Chase
Public
Tent
Yes
Unspecified
Sleep on Floor / Ground
Meals Provided
Unspecified
6500
Contact
Check Availability
Contact Outfitter
Thank you! Your submission has been received! We will be in touch in the next 24 hours.
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This info will not be shared with other outfitters or sold in any way. We will not SPAM you. We grab this info so that we can (quickly) make a warm introduction between you and the outfitter. Then we step aside and let you communicate by email, text, or phone with the outfitter as you see fit.
Alternatively, log in or sign up to see this outfitter’s contact info so you can reach out directly.
Check Availability
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When you submit this request, we will do the legwork of calling and emailing the outfitter to see if they have an opening on your requested dates. We will continue reaching out to the outfitter daily until we hear back. You’ll hear from us very soon.
5-Day Roosevelt Elk Hunt in Marble Mountains: Packing on Llamas
Do you need a Marble Mountains elk hunting guide? Are you one of the lucky few holding a Marble Mountains Roosevelt elk tag? Or maybe you have quite a few points and are expecting to draw in the future. You’re in for a hunt of a lifetime, but are you prepared? Everything about the Marble Mountains bull elk hunts are big. Their bodies, antlers, the mountains… We know where the bulls are and can get you and the elk out. The Marble Mountains zone is huge but we focus our effort on the Marble Mountains and Trinity Alps Wilderness areas and the surrounding National Forest lands.
This is a very special tag and we know how much it means. We spend countless hours scouting for bulls so that you can be in the perfect spot once the season finally arrives.
We use trained pack llamas to pack in a comfortable camp for the hunters and non-hunting guests. Bulls can weigh upwards of 1,000 pounds and llamas are also used to pack meat and trophies.
No alcohol
California
Roosevelt Elk
6500
Trinity Fork Outfitters
Fair Chase
Public
Tent
Yes
Unspecified
Sleep on Floor / Ground
Meals Provided
Unspecified
6500
Contact
Check Availability
Contact Outfitter
Thank you! Your submission has been received! We will be in touch in the next 24 hours.
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
This info will not be shared with other outfitters or sold in any way. We will not SPAM you. We grab this info so that we can (quickly) make a warm introduction between you and the outfitter. Then we step aside and let you communicate by email, text, or phone with the outfitter as you see fit.
Alternatively, log in or sign up to see this outfitter’s contact info so you can reach out directly.
Check Availability
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When you submit this request, we will do the legwork of calling and emailing the outfitter to see if they have an opening on your requested dates. We will continue reaching out to the outfitter daily until we hear back. You’ll hear from us very soon.
5-Day Oregon Roosevelt Elk Hunt, Up to 5x5
Your stay with Fins and Feathers guide service will take place at the “ranch house”. The 4 bedroom 3 bath home is nestled in some of the most beautiful country that Douglas County has to offer. In the spring the surrounding hills and pastures are covered in fresh green grass. Oak trees covered in moss line the road to the lodge, among them you will find blooming daffodils in the spring and fall brings an array of autumn colors. No matter what season it is the setting is beautiful. The house has two televisions, one in the family room and the other in the master bedroom. The master bedroom has a separate entrance, deck, and hot tub.
Each morning a guide will wake you up and let you know how much time you have until your departure. Ronnie, Craig’s mom, or Becky, will do the majority or the cooking during your stay. Occasionally the staff at Applebee’s pitches in. Breakfast will be available along with coffee and other beverages. Meals are flexible and we do our best to accommodate your taste. Lunch is always available; however it will not always be served at the house. If you are with us during Turkey season we may be eating in town at lunch time because a lot of the hunting leases are a bit of a drive from the house. Dinner will be served each evening when your hunt is complete.
The house has two family rooms one with the television and the other a fireplace and two couches. Everyone here at the house strives to make your stay a lasting memory. We all enjoy what we do and getting to know all our guests. If you find pleasure in walking, the road’s on the ranch will be sure to satisfy you.
Oregon
Roosevelt Elk
6000
Fins & Feathers Guide Service
Fair Chase
Private
Lodge
Yes
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Provided
Unspecified
6000
Contact
Check Availability
Contact Outfitter
Thank you! Your submission has been received! We will be in touch in the next 24 hours.
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This info will not be shared with other outfitters or sold in any way. We will not SPAM you. We grab this info so that we can (quickly) make a warm introduction between you and the outfitter. Then we step aside and let you communicate by email, text, or phone with the outfitter as you see fit.
Alternatively, log in or sign up to see this outfitter’s contact info so you can reach out directly.
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When you submit this request, we will do the legwork of calling and emailing the outfitter to see if they have an opening on your requested dates. We will continue reaching out to the outfitter daily until we hear back. You’ll hear from us very soon.
5-Day Oregon Roosevelt Elk Hunt, 6x6+
Your stay with Fins and Feathers guide service will take place at the “ranch house”. The 4 bedroom 3 bath home is nestled in some of the most beautiful country that Douglas County has to offer. In the spring the surrounding hills and pastures are covered in fresh green grass. Oak trees covered in moss line the road to the lodge, among them you will find blooming daffodils in the spring and fall brings an array of autumn colors. No matter what season it is the setting is beautiful. The house has two televisions, one in the family room and the other in the master bedroom. The master bedroom has a separate entrance, deck, and hot tub.
Each morning a guide will wake you up and let you know how much time you have until your departure. Ronnie, Craig’s mom, or Becky, will do the majority or the cooking during your stay. Occasionally the staff at Applebee’s pitches in. Breakfast will be available along with coffee and other beverages. Meals are flexible and we do our best to accommodate your taste. Lunch is always available; however it will not always be served at the house. If you are with us during Turkey season we may be eating in town at lunch time because a lot of the hunting leases are a bit of a drive from the house. Dinner will be served each evening when your hunt is complete.
The house has two family rooms one with the television and the other a fireplace and two couches. Everyone here at the house strives to make your stay a lasting memory. We all enjoy what we do and getting to know all our guests. If you find pleasure in walking, the road’s on the ranch will be sure to satisfy you.
Oregon
Roosevelt Elk
8000
Fins & Feathers Guide Service
Fair Chase
Private
Lodge
Yes
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Provided
Unspecified
8000
Contact
Check Availability
Contact Outfitter
Thank you! Your submission has been received! We will be in touch in the next 24 hours.
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
This info will not be shared with other outfitters or sold in any way. We will not SPAM you. We grab this info so that we can (quickly) make a warm introduction between you and the outfitter. Then we step aside and let you communicate by email, text, or phone with the outfitter as you see fit.
Alternatively, log in or sign up to see this outfitter’s contact info so you can reach out directly.
Check Availability
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