7 licensed outfitters guide elk hunts in Magic Valley Region. Season dates below come from the Idaho wildlife agency; license status comes from the body that issued it.
Idaho elk season dates
| Season Type | Opens | Closes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | August 30, 2026 | September 30, 2026 | General archery-only elk season in most zones (A tag in most zones; some zones any-elk, some antlered only). Archery permit required. Beginning in 2026 nonresident general deer and elk tags are issued by random draw. |
| General Rifle | October 10, 2026 | October 24, 2026 | Any-weapon antlered elk season for B tags in the Panhandle, Palouse and Elk City zones shown. Other zones vary: Lolo and Dworshak Oct. 10-Nov. 3; Selway and Middle Fork Oct. 1-31; Salmon and Sawtooth Oct. 15-Nov. 8; McCall Oct. 15-Nov. 3; Weiser River Oct. 25-Nov. 3; Palisades and Tex Creek Oct. 15-21. Check the zone table for your tag. |
| Muzzleloader | November 15, 2026 | December 1, 2026 | Panhandle Zone A tag muzzleloader-only antlered elk season (Units 4, 7 and 9) shown. Muzzleloader seasons vary widely by zone: Dworshak Dec. 2-14; Bannock and Bear River Dec. 1-31 (antlerless); Beaverhead Oct. 15-31 (antlerless); Lemhi Nov. 25-Dec. 9. Muzzleloader permit required. |
2026-2027 seasonVerified against Idaho Department of Fish and Game, 2026 Big Game, 2026-2027 Upland Game and Turkey, 2026-2027 Migratory Game Bird, and 2025-2026 Moose, Sheep and Goat Seasons and Rules on September 5, 2026.Source: idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-20 … Confirm dates in the current regulations before you hunt.
Elk outfitters in Magic Valley Region
DEADLINE OUTFITTERS LLC
Bighorn Sheep · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Upland Birds · Wolf
IDAHO WILDERNESS OUTFITTERS LLC
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Wolf
2,200 acre ranch in the Big Hole Mountains of Eastern Idaho dedicated to outdoor pursuits: Cast and Blast, upland bird hunting, European Style Driven Shooting with Western Sensibilities or walkup with a guide and well-trained dog, trophy elk hunting, mountain …
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds
Backcountry guided hunts big game. Elk, Mule Deer, Bear, Wolf, Goat, Fishing, Pack Trips.
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Goat · Mule Deer · Wolf
Mystic Saddle Ranch
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds
We are a full service Idaho Big Game outfitter, offering customizable fully guided & semi guided hunt options for Deer, Elk, Moose, Bears and Mountain Lions on public and private lands.
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Upland Birds · Waterfowl · Wild Turkey · Wolf
War Eagle Outfitters & Guides provides hunting trips in the Magic Valley Region of Idaho.
Bighorn Sheep · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Upland Birds · Wolf
7 licensed outfittersLicense status verified against Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association, member directory on September 5, 2026.Source: ioga.org/adventure-finder Confirm an outfitter’s license with the issuing board before you book.
Before you book
- Confirm the outfitter’s license is current — every listing links to the issuing body’s own record.
- Ask which hunt areas they operate in, and whether an elk tag there is draw-only or over the counter.
- All outfitters in Magic Valley Region
- Idaho elk hunting outfitters
For reference only. This page summarizes agency publications and is not legal advice or an official source; confirm dates, limits and fees with the state wildlife agency before you hunt. Regulations change mid-season. Send a correction if you spot an error. Disclaimer.