8 licensed outfitters guide elk hunts in Panhandle 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 Panhandle Region
Enjoy a full service guided, semi-guided, or unguided hunt for Elk, Mule Deer, Color Phase Bear, Mt. Lion (cougar), Whitetail Deer, Merriam's Turkey, Shiras Moose, Predators, Wolf, and outstanding Trout Fishing in Southeast Idaho or Northern Idaho. Hunt the …
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Whitetail Deer · Wild Turkey · Wolf
BEARPAW OUTFITTERS 1 & 2
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Wolf
FIVE BEARS OUTFITTERS
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Wolf
Lion’s Head Outfitters
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Wolf
We are located on the iconic Salmon River. For Spring bear hunts, you'll go out on a jet boat every day and sleep at the lodge each night. Our Fall hunts will find you on horseback and a wall tent in the Frank Church Wilderness. Our hunts are all-inclusive. …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Wolf
We are family owned and operated have been for over 34 years. Amon is second generation outfitter and a native of Idaho. This is the life we love.
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Wolf
8 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 Panhandle 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.