Mountain Lion (cougar) (puma) hunting in Idaho is our most underrated hunt. The lion season starts in August and ends in April. We hunt the cats mostly in December -March. This time of year typically has the best snow conditions. We usually harvest close to 100% on mountain lions but not always. Of all the species that we hunt, mountain lions are the species that we have the best chance of putting in the record book. The cats that we hunt receive very little hunting pressure from anyone else because we are so remote; therefore the males have a chance to grow into large, mature toms.

   In the last ten years we have taken several cats that would make Boone and Crocket if entered. We own Bluetick, Walker, and Plott hounds and there is nothing they like more than treeing cats. Even if you choose not to shoot a cat, you should have opportunities to photograph these magnificent predators at close range. Hound hunting is the only form of catch and release hunting. So even if you do not want to shoot a cat, you can experience the thrill of the hunt without actually harvesting a lion. For a trophy fee, this hunt can also be included with our combination hunt in November. All hunting is done with dogs and horses in the wilderness and snowmobile in the Front Range. It is not for the weak of heart in the wilderness. We typically ride 10-25 miles a day on horseback following our hounds. In the Front Range, we use snowmobiles & pickups to look for cat tracks.  I have never met a houndsman yet who did not own the best dogs around, but as long as your hunting with Mile High, you will get to see how good dogs work. Whether there is 3" of new snow or dry, frozen ground, our dogs know how to find cats.  MOUNTAIN LION TAGS ARE GUARANTEED