Bearpaw outfitters

sisqhunter · Jul 15, 2004

Anybody familiar with Bearpaw outfitters from Coleville,Wash.
Been looking at their south/east idaho mule deer hunts.
Seems like they have many options (guided,semi guided,drops etc..) Any input would be great. Either here or via e-mail
[email protected]
Thanks

polarbear · Jul 15, 2004

I hunt a lot of the same area (in Washington) that they do. I have heard good and bad. Mostly bad. Mostly unethical and poor hunts.

Eric

manny15 · Jul 15, 2004

BUMMER!....HEY SISQ, ARE YOU FROM SIKIYOU COUNTY, I LIVE IN THE YREKA AREA

sisqhunter · Jul 15, 2004

Hey Manny,
Yea i live over in Etna. Where u live ? In Yreka ??
Barry

sisqhunter · Jul 15, 2004

Thanks Eric,
Well that's what i'm looking for is an honest opinion.
I appreciate it .
Thanks,
Barry

sisqhunter · Jul 15, 2004

By the way Eric. Hows the whitetail hunting in your area ??
Barry

polarbear · Jul 15, 2004

sisqhunter
The whities are fantastic! Between my #1 hunting buddy and I, we have about 16-18 P&Y and B&C whites from, with the exception of 2 or 3, Ferry County. My best is a 168 8/6

Eric

NvrEnuf · Jul 16, 2004

Your best is 168 8/6? Is that kinda like 169 1/3?

NvrEnuf

polarbear · Jul 17, 2004

Oops! 168 7/8
A sudden and mild case of dislexia.

Eric

boneaddict · Jul 17, 2004

I worked with a gal that used to have a huge walk in freezzer that kept alot of the game that bearpaw harvested, especially during bear season. I think unethical is a good description of their practices. If you want to tag something, they are probably ok for you. If you want to do it legally, fair chase etc., you might want to revisit your thoughts. She told me alot of things that were definately not good, and she would know.

Founder · Jul 17, 2004

I did a self guided hunt with Bearpaw last year in Idaho. Basically, I just stayed at their place with abunch of other hunters.
I think they run a great outfit. Dale was up every morning with breakfast ready. Everything was very nice, it was a lot better than sleeping in my trailer.

They were guiding several lion hunters while we were there, and the lion hunters were very happy with their hunts. All took nice cats, and had fun stories to tell every night.
I'd recommend them to anyone.

Brian Latturner
MonsterMuleys.com

deerhuntr4885 · Jul 18, 2004

I saw a pretty good show on the outdoor channel that was featuring a mule deer hunt in MT with them. It was a pretty good hint and they killed two really nice bucks. The also go by another name in MT. Soemthing like big sky hunting. It was on the Northwest Hunter TV show.

Mike Henne

sisqhunter · Jul 20, 2004

Brian,
My partners and i were looking at bearpaws self guided south east idaho hunt for mule deer. They have a deal where you get a
"drive to" camp (tents,cots, etc...) They provide all the food
and the cook who they say is an experienced hunter in the area and can advise you on where to hunt. I think they will provide
wheels too (4 wheelers, 4x4 pickups, etc.. ?? i think) Price seems reasonable. Don't know exactly where in s.e. idaho though.
Where did you go ? What were you hunting ? How'd you do ?
We do an out of state hunt every other year 2004 is our off year
so we're planning for 2005.
Any comments would be muchly appreciated.
Thanks, Barry

Founder · Jul 21, 2004

Barry,

Send me an email and I'll share what I know: [email protected]

Brian Latturner
MonsterMuleys.com

bigbullhunter · Jul 22, 2004

I am actually guiding for dale and his crew this year and from what i witnessed last year he is an ethical hunter he makes sure that all hunters and guests are well informed of the state regs. and if someone doesnt follow the rules hunts over better luck next time. Dale hunts Franklin area for Elk and deer as well as guided hunts on the whites valley cwmu in northern utah. if you need any more info let me know.

BBH

muzzle · Jul 22, 2004

Are they producing good bucks up there or is S.E. Idaho a thing of the past? Are the Bear Paw hunts worth it?

Thanks, John

Daxter · Aug 7, 2004

Hey BBH,

You say that Bearpaw hunts the Franklin area for both deer and elk? How do you do on deer in the Franklin area? I have a SE tag and have been doing a little scouting in that area and am curious as to what caliber animals other people are seeing or have harvested. I can't belive the number of elk I saw on my last scouting trip, no monster bulls but quite a few smaller bulls and tons of cows and calves. I have seen a few bucks, but nothing spectacular so far.

Dax

HighWidenHandsome · Aug 7, 2004

Yes.....I spent several days with Dale last year as well.
I was very happy with the accomodations and as Brian said
Dale had meals prepared regularly. I was on a self guided
guided hunt as well, Dale pointed me in the right direction
I seen numerous bucks most being small, but finally spotted
a good one. However, I was unable to connect but so goes
the sport! Maybe this year! Good Luck.......

sisqhunter · Aug 8, 2004

Hey polarbear

Would you be willing to share your whitetail secrects ??
I have some old friends (have'nt seen em in lots of years)
Last i knew they lived in Rathdrum ID. Probably still do.
I hunted elk near oro fino this last year and struck out.
But saw some good whitetail bucks. I kinda caught
"whitetail fever". Would like to come back and hunt em !!
Any suggestions ??
Thanks, Barry