Oregon Rocky Mountain Elk Hunting
Rocky Mountain Elk Hunting in the Heart of Oregon
The State of Oregon has the 5th largest elk population in the United States and great potential for those looking for a trophy bull and a quality hunt. Both Non Resident and Resident Archery and Rifle hunters must apply for a unit specific controlled draw hunt, or Non Residents may purchase a guaranteed outfitter tag. Non Residents who purchase a guaranteed outfitter tag may also keep preference points should they have them.
Booking
All hunts are booked on first come first serve basis. We take a small number of clients each year to ensure high success, so availability is usually limited. It is important to plan early when booking a hunt with us.
DEPOSIT All hunts require a 30% non-refundable credit card deposit at the time of booking, unless other arrangements are made. Hunts booked within 6 months of the hunt start require a 50% Deposit. All balances are due 60 days prior to the hunt start. Guaranteed tags are invoiced in the month of January after we have recieved our draw results.
We accept money orders, cashier checks, personal checks, Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Discover for final payments. We also accept ATM and debit cards. Unfortunately, we will no longer accept personal checks for final payments unless made prior to the 60-day deadline. CC's will remain on file for final payments should payments not be made by the deadline. Final payments made by CC are subject to + 3% bank charge.
Terrain and Hunting Techniques
The terrain that Rocky Mountain elk live varies greatly. It is mostly steep and rugged country with deep canyons filled with thick brush, open hillsides and timbered forests. Rocky Mountain elk habitat can stretch from the mountainous regions all the way to the sage brush on the edge of the Desert. It is best to be in good physical condition for these hunts. We can cater to physical disabilities in most units.
We use all methods for success. We love spot and stalk, still hunting and calling bulls during archery season but in the dry weather we aren't afraid of sitting water and waiting for a thirsty animal.
Guaranteed Outfitter Tags
Each year, Outfitters are allowed to apply for 50% of the Non Resident tags for deer and elk that were drawn in the previous years public draw. Guaranteed outfitter tags are available on first come first service basis, directly through a qualified outfitter such as us. The tags can be sold to Non Residents only and are available starting December 31 of each year however we start taking names for the first come list long before our draw. These tags are unit specific tags that outfitters have drawn in a separate draw that takes place just between outfitters. Outfitters then have until March 31 each year to sell those tags. If the tags are not sold they return to the state and can be purchased by outfitters in a leftover draw pool. These tags can take anywhere from 8-20 years for a non resident to draw in the public drawing.
If you are interested in a premium tag for Elk or Deer don't hesitate to call us. We can put you on the list and get you on a great hunt without having to draw a tag.
CALL TO INQUIRE ABOUT TAGS OR TO BE PUT ON THE LIST
2025 Trophy Archery Rocky Mountain Elk w/guaranteed tags available
NOW BOOKING FOR 2025
6 day hunts - Sept 13-18 or 21-26
10 day hunt - Sept 13-22 or 17-26
prices based per person. Includes all meals, lodging and months of pre-season scouting.
GUARANTEED OUTFITTER TAGS IN QUALITY DRAW UNITS
260-340+ potential
6 DAY HUNT or
10 DAY TROPHY ARCHERY ELK HUNT
2025 - 6 REMAINING OPENINGS
6 day hunt Sept 13-18 or 21-26
1 hunter 1 guide $8,750
2 hunters 1 guide $6,750 per person
10 day hunt Sept 13-22 or 17-26
1 hunter 1 guide – $10,750
2 hunters 1 guide – $7,950 per person
Does not include guaranteed outfitter tag or NR license
2025 Rifle Rocky Mountain Elk
2025 HUNT DATES - 1st season Rifle elk - 4 openings
5 DAY – RIFLE ELK – First Season - NOW BOOKING 2025
For base camp hunt, arrive day prior/depart day after. For Wilderness hunt arrive 2 days prior to hunt start.
Oct 29 - Nov 2
$6750 2 hunters 1 guide (per person)
$8750 1 hunter 1 guide
7 DAY - RIFLE ELK – Second Season - call for 2025 OPENINGS
Nov 8-12 arrive day prior/depart day after
$7550 2 hunters 1 guide (Per person
$9250 1 hunter 1 guide
Does not include NR license or guaranteed tag
NON-RESIDENT RIFLE HUNTERS MUST GET ON OUR LIST IN ADVANCE TO PURCHASE A GUARANTEED OUTFITTER TAG. MOST ARE SPOKEN FOR A YEAR IN ADVANCE. OUTFITTER TAGS ARE DRAWN IN DECEMBER EACH YEAR. Also, if you are a non resident you can save your points when purchasing the guaranteed outfitters tag.
RESIDENTS MUST - apply for the public draw by MAY 15. However we are usually booked in advance. If you plan on using points to draw a tag and would like to hunt with us please book long in advance of the draw to ensure a spot.