Idaho spring bear hunting always proves to be second to none! With this Idaho hunting outfitter, success on spring bear hunts are 100% shot opportunity. There is an abundant population of the color-phased black bear in our hunting area. These beautiful bears range in colors from black, chocolate, brown, red, cinnamon and blonde. Many of these bears also have white chest markings. About 70% of the bears we harvest are color-phase. Our spring bears have absolutely beautiful hides, are often thicker and rarely rubbed. These bears average 175-200 lbs in weight, but don't let their weight fool you - we have killed 200-pound bears that easily made Pope & Young. Our season opens April 15th, and closes June 15th each year. We choose to conduct bear hunts during the month of May and into June, after the bears have come out of hibernation. These are 5-day hunts, although many hunters fill their tags by the second or third day. Remember, licenses and tags are guaranteed in our area.

Ace Outfitters offers an elk and deer combination rifle hunt. While the primary focus is on elk during rifle season, elk and deer are hunted simultaneously because they use the same terrain. We recommend purchasing a deer tag; you won't want to be caught without it! In our area, 90% of the deer taken are mule deer. They are usually 4x4 or 5x5, and average about 20-24 inches wide. Most of these deer have beautiful black antlers, often with a few kickers and some trash by the eye-guards. While it is not typical to kill a 30 inch buck every year, there certainly are a few bucks of that caliber that live in the drainages we hunt. Our area provides great cover for these monsters to thrive. Remember, arriving in good physical condition will often increase your chances of going where the monster muleys like to hide.

During archery season, you will be hunting during the peak of the rut. There is nothing quite like the sound of bulls screaming in the mountains! This time of the year is addicting"¦chasing after those bulls gets in your blood and will keep you coming back for more. You will be hunting timber, old burns, and occasionally near wallows. You should plan on covering some ground, and expect to see lots of fresh elk sign. With the right weather conditions, archery elk hunting is one of the most exciting hunts you will ever experience. Ace Outfitter's guides will use their bugling and cow-calling techniques to locate the bulls, and try to convince them to move in a little closer for your shot opportunity.


While the focus is on elk during archery season, there are also opportunities to hunt color-phase black bear if you have a bear tag. This is a combination elk/bear hunt, and the bears are hunted over bait. Be sure to check out our photo gallery to see pictures of the color-phase bears we have taken over the years.