Horseback elk hunt

[pushin_30]

Looking for recommendations on an outfitter guided or drop camp on horseback. My daughter graduates next year and wants to do a horseback elk hunt in the backcountry. I know with NR tag allocations changes in a lot of states. Looking for OTC options as the only points she has in in Utah.
This would be for the 2026 season
Thanks

 

[Togwotee]

Check out the South Fork of the Shoshone river. JJ used to own the outfit that operated there , he sold out and then they sold out. but assuming they're a decent outfit still you wouldn't regret going in there. great hunting in the biggest roadless area in the lower 48. you could buy a preference point this year and next to assure drawing a tag. whether they are booked up or not would be your biggest obstacle to a great hunt.

The Thorofare would be another option. watch out for the mass production outfits it's probably not what a father daughter hunt would be ideally.

 

[Uttaxi1]

I would contact Rusty Farnsworth in Mountain Home. He is a great guy and has awesome stock. I think his business is Rusty Farnsworth outfitting.

 

[wytex]

Check out Flat Top Adventures in CO. He posts on Bowsite and gets great reviews. I believe he has back country horse hunts and a lodge.

 

[Deer1975]

Boulder Creek outfitters in Idaho has elk hunts on horses in the back country. I went on a bear hunt this spring with them . Definitely not for the faint of heart and a trip I’ll never forget .

 

[Deercy]

Comanche Wilderness Outfitter. That is a draw tag, but could be drawn with an application next year for a preference point.