Ridgerunner Outfitters

Ridgerunner Outfitters operates under special use permit in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, covering approximately 130 square miles of the Lolo Zone (Unit 10). Most of this area is designated as proposed wilderness, accessible only on foot or horseback.

Under new ownership - Drew Schaad has taken over from retiring founders Dick & Nedra Andersen.

The outfitter offers three hunt formats: - Fully guided hunts with full guide service - Semi-guided hunts with partial guide assistance - Drop camps for self-sufficient hunters

Pack trips for fishing, photography, and recreation access the same pristine country. Base Camp on Skull Creek sits about 3 hours from Lewiston or Kamiah.

Elevation ranges from 2,000 to 7,000 feet, with most hunting between 3,000-6,000 feet. The terrain features virgin cedar groves, white pines, fir trees, and hundreds of fern varieties. The remote location means minimal hunting pressure in the backcountry.

"Sharing what we love so much that we do it for a living."

The Lolo Zone was historically known for one of the largest elk herds in the country, though the outfitter now focuses on the diverse species that thrive in this protected wilderness setting.