Elk Hunting
We conduct our elk hunting in the Clearwater and St. Joe National Forests, Idaho, in the rugged Bitterroot Mountains. It is important to be in the best physical condition you can achieve prior to the hunt.  Mules may be used to access the backcountry where elk feel safe; hunting is then actually done on foot. Be prepared for long days of hunting.  Leaving camp in the dark and hunting all day is the norm. All accommodations,  food, transportation and lodging are provided to our fully guided hunters once camp is reached.  You will be staying in mountain tents at any one of many remote spike or base camp locations.  Food is all home cooked and plentiful, no one ever goes hungry at Russell Pond.  Transportation to and from the airport can be arranged. Meat and hide will be prepared for transport.  Meat processing as well as taxidermy can be arranged and are the hunter's expense.

Archery Elk Hunts
Hunting Bull Elk in the rut is perhaps the most exciting hunt a bowhunter can ever undertake. This region is known for it's big bulls.  Calling and stalking produce close encounters that rattle even seasoned hunters.  We utilize remote camps during times of little pressure when the rut makes the big bulls vulnerable.

Rifle and Muzzleloader Elk Hunts
When you book with us you will be guaranteed a tag.  Many huge bulls are found in the area. This is not to say they are behind every tree. The habitat is very dense and the elk have no problem retreating to secluded areas of little pressure to avoid hunters. Our strategies include reaching these isolated areas without alerting the elk. Dedication is the key to success when pursuing these elusive animals. Muzzleloader season coincides with the Deer Rut and this can make for an excellent combination opportunity.

Both mule deer and whitetail haunt this area and grow big.  A deer tag allows a hunter to take one deer only, of either species.  A bear or lion may also be taken with the deer tag - but only ONE animal may be tagged using the deer tag.  All licenses are available through us without a draw.  Currently the cost of Elk tag and License is $467.00 total (Archery or Muzzleloader additional $16.50). Deer tags are available for an additional $235.00. 

Choose Russell Pond & B bar C Outfitters for the Idaho Trophy Elk and Deer Hunt of a lifetime with Bow Gun or Muzzleloader