7 Devils Heavens Gate Outfitters

AspenAdventures · Dec 14, 2017

Hey guys, I am thinking of booking a hunt with Heavens Gate Outfitters in the Riggins area of Idaho. Has anyone been deer or elk hunting with them before?

The country looks rugged but I am more interested in elk....are there good numbers of elk?

"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato

Weiserbucks · Dec 14, 2017

I work with a guy who hunts that area DIY and has met the outfitter you mentioned on the mountain. From what he has told me ,there's elk to be had but the outfitters clients are to lazy to really hunt them . According to my coworker, the work required to be successful is a tall task but not impossible, I've seen his trail cam and success pictures. I would think going with an outfitter and not being a lazy bum would be a great way to experience that area . Feel free to PM me if you have any more questions.

customweld · Dec 14, 2017

Are you thinking about hunting unit 18 (controlled hunt) or the general McCall zone?

AspenAdventures · Dec 15, 2017

I would be in Unit 18. I have 22 points for Elk in Utah and I am TIRED of waiting. I hunted a general unit in Utah last year but it was really tough hunting and I never got my sights on a bull. I will hike 10 miles per day in steep country. I hunted 4 areas in 3 states last year for deer and I am just getting too picky. My business is growing and I just cant take 4 weeks to hunt this year. I hope an outfitter can put me on a good bull quick. I wonder what the success rate of the outfitter is. From what I read online it is ok to not so good. But, the area has some amazing beauty, and it looks like some decent mule deer and they do pull some bulls.

Anyone know much about his success rate? I will ask him but what do you guys know?

"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato

Bolt Tripper · Dec 15, 2017

HGO kills some massive lions in that area.

Powderburner · Dec 26, 2017

Is that Darwin vander esh?

Foxbow · Dec 29, 2017

I believe that is his name

Powderburner · Jan 8, 2018

If that's Darwin I've had some dealings with him. Luckily I didn't have to testify. Just took my statement. I haven't dealt with him since. On purpose.