Washington State Hunts - White Pass Outfitters

Cody Meeske grew up on an eastern Washington cattle ranch, spending summers packing into the Cascades with his father Mitch. After years working as an exclusive packer for a wilderness guide in the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness, he earned his USDA Forest Service outfitter and guide license. In 2020, Cody and his wife Dannan formed White Pass Outfitters to bring their family's wilderness expertise to the public.

"Find something you love, then get paid to do it" — Cody Meeske

White Pass Outfitters runs under special use permit from the USDA Forest Service in two primary wilderness areas:

• •Goat Rocks Wilderness — 108,023 acres established in 1931, ranging 3,000 to 8,201 feet elevation. Named for the large mountain goat population that lives there.
• •William O. Douglas Wilderness — 168,956 acres designated in 1984, featuring 59 lakes, over 200 ponds, and major herds of elk and mule deer. High altitude forests on western slopes, mid-elevation pine forest to the east.

Their base camp sits on NF-1305 (Soup Creek Road) off US Highway 12 between Packwood and Naches, Washington.

They offer five elk hunting options across GMU units 364 (Rimrock), 360 (Bethel), 356 (Bumping), plus GMU 513 (South Rainier) and 516 (Packwood):

Wade "Tater" Stanton handles their trophy mountain goat program exclusively. He's a dedicated outdoorsman who specializes in trophy goat hunts across the Goat Rocks Wilderness.

The Goat Rocks and William O. Douglas wilderness areas contain 59 lakes and over 200 ponds. High mountain trout streams and secluded alpine lakes with views of the Cascade Mountains. Best fishing runs Memorial Day through Labor Day. Both pack-in and hike-in options available.

Justin Hewitt leads their trail riding program as Head Wrangler and Horse Guide. Options available Memorial Day to Labor Day, 10 AM–4 PM daily:

They also lead church camp rides and custom group trips. Helmets provided. All mules and horses are docile and well-trained.

• •Cody Meeske — Owner, outfitter, and lead packer. Mountain man with decades of backcountry experience.
• •Dannan Meeske — Owner and outfitter. Brings organization, customer service expertise, and 10+ years of managing operations.
• •Wade "Tater" Stanton — Trophy mountain goat hunting guide exclusive to WPO.
• •Justin Hewitt — Head Wrangler and horse guide. U.S. Army combat veteran.
• •Mike Ouellette — Marketing manager and longtime friend of Cody's.

All wilderness trips include at least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR. They don't pack solo hunters into the backcountry or leave clients alone in camp—you must be accompanied by a second person unless on a fully guided hunt. They follow all USDA wilderness regulations and provide detailed safety guidelines before departure.

A portion of WPO's revenue supports wildlife conservation through the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Safari Club International. They're actively involved in habitat preservation and hunting heritage protection across the Pacific Northwest.

Online bookings are still in development. Fill out their form or call directly to schedule a trip. They aim to respond within 48 hours.

White Pass Outfitters, LLC Ranger Station Loop Naches, WA 98937 (509) 832-4161 [email protected]