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Castle Creek Outfitters operates guided hunts in Idaho's Salmon-Challis National Forest, right on the edge of the largest wilderness area in the lower 48. Based in Challis, they run tent camps deep in the Salmon River Mountains where DIY hunters can't reach.

Season	Game	Style
Spring	Black Bear	Guided hunts
Fall	Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear	Guided & combo hunts
Year-round	Mountain Lion	By arrangement
Special draws	Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat	Licensed hunts

Currently booking 2026 and 2027 seasons. Spring black bear reservations are open now.

They run traditional tent camps with horses and mules for access. No lodge - you're staying in heated tents in the backcountry with professional guides who know the terrain.

"I'm a DIY hunter for the last 25 years and booked my first guided hunt with Castle Creek. They did a great job having the hunt match what I was looking for and provided access to places I could never reach on my own. Great horses/mules, scenery was amazing, warm tents and food was great."

IOGLB License #20505 - They operate under Special Use Permit in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. This gives them legal access to hunt areas that aren't available to the general public.

They also offer summer pack trips and drop camps for hunters who want wilderness access without full guiding.

Office hours Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, though they're often in the field during hunting seasons.

Phone: (208) 756-2548 Address: P.O. Box 1176, Challis, ID 83226