21 licensed outfitters guide elk hunts in Salmon 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 Salmon Region
Big Lost River Outfitters/MT Borah
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Upland Birds · Wolf
Bighorn Outfitters offers great elk and deer hunting, bear hunting, wilderness horse pack trips and vacations in the Bighorn Crags of Idaho for anyone who wants a wilderness experience. We have hunting, fishing, pack trips, camping, trail rides, and …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Wolf
Big game hunting outfitter in north central Idaho.
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE OUTFITTERS
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Wolf
Diamond D Ranch INC
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Wolf
We operate the Flying B Ranch on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, and Root Ranch in the Chamberlain Basin. Hunting GMUs 20A-26-27 and a very small piece of 28. We provide access and outfitting services for drop camps, lodge hunts and spike camps. We do not …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Wolf
Big game hunting and fishing outfit.
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Wolf
Enjoy a true wilderness experience with backcountry adventure in the heart of Idaho’s Frank Church wilderness, with our incredible guides and amazing scenery. We offer full-service 7-day hunts for Bighorn Sheep, Elk, Mule Deer and Bear/Wolf--supported by horse …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Wolf
Livin' the dream with Jokers Wild Outdoors From the big ones that go on the wall to the big ones that get away, we bring out the true camaraderie of fellow hunters, fishermen, and outdoorsmen
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
LITTLE LOST OUTFITTERS PARTNERSHIP
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
We pride ourselves on our fair chase tactics and our ability to harvest game in their natural habitat. McGowan Outfitting will take you on the ultimate Idaho adventure using traditional methods in some of the most pristine, abundant and diverse wilderness this …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Upland Birds · Wolf
Middle Fork Lodge
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds
Middle Fork Outfitters LLC
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds
We are a hunting and fishing wilderness outfitting business. We operate in the Frank Church Wilderness. We hunt and fish on horseback with packstrings of mules out of tent camps.
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Upland Birds · Wolf
Mystic Saddle Ranch
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds
Pistol Creek Outfitters specialize in guided fair chase wilderness hunts for elk, mule deer, black bear and wolves in the pristine Frank Church Wilderness located in the heart of the Salmon-Challis National Forest.
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Wolf
RAWHIDE OUTFITTERS 1 & 2
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · 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
White Cloud Outfitters
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Upland Birds · Wolf
Idaho's premier outfitter of the Frank Church Wilderness. Specializing in first class mountain hunting adventures for elk, mule deer, mountain lion, bear, wolf, and bighorn sheep.
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Wolf
21 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 Salmon 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.