Bighorn Sheep Hunts

Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep permit application season is in April and the hunts take place in the fall.

If you are lucky enough to have drawn one of these controlled hunts, we would be happy to guide you on your once-in-a-lifetime hunt opportunity.

The majority of our sheep hunts are a combination of hike and spot/stalk from the jet boat. We will spend our time in the boat glassing for the big ram. Once we spot him we may have to strap on the boots and cover some very rough country. If you are willing to pass up some 160 /170 class rams, there is a chance you can harvest one of the record book rams that hang in the cliffs of our wonderful Salmon River canyon. We would say this hunt is as close to a guaranteed hunt as you can find on public ground.

You will most likely be hunting out of the ranch, close to the river and the boats, so bring your family and let them be a part of your adventure!

Please visit our RATES page for prices.

Bighorn Sheep Hunts
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The PERFECT wedding venue!

When we first got engaged we quickly started looking into wedding venues. Being from California, we’d been to many winery weddings. Although fun and beautiful, we felt like we wanted to do something different and decided it would be fun to get hitched at a backcountry lodge.

We are really into rivers and had done a few trips in Idaho’s Frank Church Wilderness. We’d always loved the remoteness, beauty, and serenity of the Salmon River and had passed by a few ranches that looked like they’d be fun to visit with a big group. It wasn’t long before we connected with Joni at Mackay Bar, put down a deposit, and lined up a perfect date in September.

There are many reasons to do a wedding at Mackay Bar, but here are our top 10…. (Read full review)

KTELLIOT1 – Reviewed January 5, 2017 TripAdvisor.com

Easter Celebration

Joni and Buck are excellent hosts to their ranch. Suzie, Jason and Aubry and Ky were absolute pleasures and not a task they could not accomplish readily and cheerfully. The Jetboat ride is exciting with the realization of mother natures forces of water, absolutely spell binding. Buck Captins the Jetboat and wild water with the skill and judgement of a well seasoned Seaman. His “eagle eye” was quick to point out the natural inhabitants to the nearby mountains: Bighorn sheep with their tribe, grazing Elk with their herds, foraging Black Bear, Osprey diving for fish, Eagles with food for their nests — it was like living the pages from a National Geographic Magazine. The cabins were comfortable and warm to the cool mornings. The thoughtfulness to the décor, storage, facilities of the cabin were great. The soft clean sheets were a welcome retreat at night, I slept like a baby. The western cabin-ness reminded me of my childhood vacations in the 1950’s and 60’s and was a welcome reminder of days gone by. The property was absolutely beautiful with all trees and flowers in full bloom, absolutely picturesque. I must mention Dax, six year old son of Buck and Joni. He is a living example for all those that believe the mountains, rivers, animals also have something to teach and guide individuals thru their life. Dax’s life will be anything but conventional. He is a joy to be around as he learns the ways of his parents and sometines just right down entertaining. Jason and his crew put togeather wonderful meals, loved each one. The food was fresh, tasted like you would want it to taste and always had enough for seconds. Eating at the large table in the Lodge was totally enjoyable and gave me many memorable conversations to take with me for years to come. I would not change a thing about this vacation. It met all my expectations and more. It is worth your time and energy to visit this “piece of heaven” known as Mackey Bar Ranch.

VALARIEP – Reviewed April 22, 2017 TripAdvisor.com

Great Place to Unwind

This was my second time to mackey bar, just as much fun as the first. I truly do not think that you could find anyone that works as Buck and Joni do to make you feel like family (and the rest of the staff). The accommodations are fantastic, the scenery is absolutely breath taking and the food, well lets just say needed to go on a diet when i got home. Buck is probably the hardest working guide that I have ever been around.

This a perfect weekend for the guys at work, to get away and do some relaxing and a lot of fishing.

I highly recommend taking a weekend and hanging out with Buck, Joni and Dax and the rest of the staff, you will not regret it. Buck and Joni you rock!

J.McCall, Goffs Plumping – Reviewed April 22, 2017 – TripAdvisor.com