Mackay Bar Outfitters and Guest Ranch

Idaho's Salmon River Vacation Destination and Lodging at Mackay Bar Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness..

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Cougar & Wolf Hunts

RATES  |  SEASONAL:  December / January

Cougar Hunts

Our Idaho back country cougar hunts start in December and aren’t for the weak at heart.

We will be fighting the elements in the middle of the Frank Church Wilderness above the Salmon River.   We will also be running rivers that want to freeze, and climbing hills as slick as ice.    Around Mackay Bar is the main wintering grounds for all elk and deer within hundreds of square miles, and where there’s elk and deer, there’s the elusive mountain lion.

If you’re up to the challenge and feel as if you want to attempt to trail and stalk a mountain lion, catching him in his element without our trained hounds, then we would be happy to go that route.  However, the majority of our cougar hunts are accommodated by our well-trained and determined hound dogs.  It’s hard traveling but the amount of game makes it worthwhile. We are old traditional houndsmen in the fact that we only harvest mature toms.   Mountain lions don’t reproduce all that quickly.   Females can keep their young for up to two years and when a big tom comes in the area he may kill her young. For that reason we feel it is important to take only mature toms. If you are seeking a true trophy mountain lion, a guided Mackay Bar cougar hunt is the adventure for you!

Due to the remoteness of Mackay Bar, especially in the months of December and January (when the river is frozen and you can only access Mackay Bar by snowmobile or airplane), there is very little influence by man. This adds to the adventure when you know that you and your guide are the only people within hundreds of square miles!

A great opportunity with hunting in Idaho is that a non-resident general season deer or elk tag can also be used as a bear, grey wolf or a cougar tag.

Wolf Hunts

Our wolf hunts take place in the dead of winter when the elk and deer are concentrated in the canyon bottoms around Mackay Bar.

This hunt is mostly spot and stock, but we also predator call. On this hunt, it is very important to have an accurate rifle because wolves are always on the move!

A great opportunity with hunting in Idaho is that a non-resident general season deer or elk tag can also be used as a bear, grey wolf or a cougar tag.

We have a great opportunity to chase a bobcat on these hunts as well!

It may be an extreme adventure, but if adventure is what you are seeking, you’ll definitely find it with Mackay Bar Outfitters & Guest Ranch.

A hunt for the elusive Canadian Grey Wolf is an adventure you’ll never forget!

 

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Magical!  Perfect!  Joni, Buck, Dax and the whole crew at Mackay Bar Guest Ranch made us feel both welcome and at home. They completely pampered us!!! The food was amazing and the activities…jet boating, bridge jumping, fishing, horseback riding, etc.!!! We never wanted to leave!!! They did all the hard work and decorating for our wedding and, I can honestly say, I’ve never been to a more beautiful wedding!!!

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Amazing Fly-in Destination

Our entire group could not say enough great things about Mackay Bar! We flew in and there was plenty of space for 5 airplanes and 2 helicopters. Everything was top notch. From the food to the rooms and the hospitality from the entire staff. We will be back next year! A jet boat tour is a must!
For a destination this far from civilization I would call this LUXURY! Not expensive for everything you get! A great value. Highly recommended!!

mitchbowers37 – Reviewed June 10, 2018 TripAdvisor.com

An Amazing Hunting Trip!

What a great hunting trip! Buck and Joni are top notch hosts and make you feel like part of the family! Buck and Mike were the best guides I’ve ever been around, and Daphney’s cooking was incredible! Dax provided some great entertainment back at the ranch, and Joni works so hard to make sure everything runs smoothly. Excellent accommodations, food, and fun times to be had at Mackay Bar. I’m already trying to figure out how fast I can get back to the ranch!

BlakeB – Reviewed June 10, 2018 – TripAdvisor.com

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P.O. Box 340, Grangeville, ID 83530 | PH 208.965.8355
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Frank Church River of No Return Salmon River Wilderness.


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