Washington hunting Trips - Icicle Outfitters
Icicle Outfitters & Guides, owned and operated by Bruce and Sandy Wick, specializes in backcountry hunting trips in the Cascade foothills near Leavenworth. They're permitted to operate in seven hunting units (244-251, 329) on the east side of the Cascades, roughly 2 hours from Seattle and 3 hours fr...
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Icicle Outfitters & Guides, owned and operated by Bruce and Sandy Wick, specializes in backcountry hunting trips in the Cascade foothills near Leavenworth. They're permitted to operate in seven hunting units (244-251, 329) on the east side of the Cascades, roughly 2 hours from Seattle and 3 hours from Spokane.
You bring your own weapons, tags, sleeping bag, and personal gear. They provide everything else:
- •Saddle and pack horses
- •Experienced guides and wranglers
- •Professional cook with home-style backcountry meals
- •Wall tents with wood stoves
- •All camp equipment and setup
| Hunt Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Guided (1:1) | $850/day | 5-7 days, all meals & camp |
| Semi-Guided | $650/day | 5-7 days, partial guide support |
| Unguided | $450/day | 5-7 days, horse/pack support only |
| Day Hunts (Guided) | $550/day | Return to own lodging nightly |
| Day Hunts (Semi) | $450/day | Return to own lodging nightly |
| Drop Camps | $1200-1400/person | 3-10 days, hike/horseback access |
| Hike-in Drop Camps | $850-1000/person | Most economical option |
Wall tent rentals ($150) available if you want to extend your stay or modify a hunt package.
Mule Deer: Archery and rifle seasons from September through November. Permit hunts and general seasons in multiple units.
Elk: Rocky Mountain elk via archery (Alpine 249, September) and rifle seasons (October-November) in select units. Permit hunts available.
Black Bear: General season August 1 - November 15 across units 244-251.
Check Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife regulations—seasons and unit availability change year to year.
Guides include Bruce Wick, Dale Wick, Aaron Shirley, Dan Wood, Jeff Pittsinger, Cody Stanton, and Jason Fargher. All are longtime backcountry hunters familiar with local game patterns and terrain.
"We serve real food in our camps. No prepackaged backpacker meals—just hearty, home-style cooking. We can accommodate most special diets."
- •Leavenworth Riding Stable: 7500 Icicle Road (in-season)
- •Lake Wenatchee State Park Stable: 14800 State Park Rd. (in-season)
- •Entiat Pack Station: 5696 Entiat River Rd., Entiat
Members of the Washington State Outfitters & Guides Association and America Outdoors. Permitted by Wenatchee National Forest, Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, and Lake Wenatchee State Park.
Early reservations recommended. Custom trips available on request. All prices subject to 8.3% Washington state sales tax.