The tag is $31.75. These are 7 days, 6 night 6 full hunting days. It’s also important to note that the weather plays a key role in mountain lion hunting, as a lack of snow make it virtually impossible to cut tracks. Hunting mountain lions is totally different than hunting for elk, deer or bear. If you have any questions please feel free to call us at (406) 387-4405. If we haven’t treed a cat by 2:00 pm, we typically quit for the day as we don’t want to hunt in the dark. Cancellation & Refund Policy: For all hunts, $1,000 per hunter is required to secure the reservation. This hunt is on gentle to steep terrain, while it usually doesn’t take a lot of walking we still need to get to the cat. It can take several hours for the dogs to find and tree the cat. I run a very high success rate on large tom lions every year. Hunting deer is a regulated activity in many territories. Not only does Jake chase off mountain lions for a living, but he also hunts deer and bobcats, among other game, and is an avid fisher. There are no refunds due to weather or not harvesting an animal. We run our lion hunts from December 1st to March 31st. Deer hunting is hunting for deer for meat or sport, an activity which dates back tens of thousands of years. Mountain lion hunting is one of our hunts we specialize in! It’s great to come back to the warmth of the lodge after a long day of hunting. Hunting a big game cat is unlike anything else in the hunting world. The hounds are what make your hunt a success and also the guides’ knowledge of the mountain lion and the country they live in. We are in a 2 lion area and you can make the decision to hunt for a 2nd lion after you take your 1st. Located in the heart of the Swan Valley, Swan Mountain Ranch is a one-of-a-kind property. Hunters can pursue bears with hounds or use bait stations. $4,900 - 5 day hunt - meals and lodging not included. Overview: Mountain lion hunting opportunity is good in the Hualapai Mountains and many other ranges within 16A. The tag is $31.75. Idaho has a healthy population of black bears. Its forebears can be traced to the ridged hunting dogs of the Khoikhoi, which were crossed with European dogs by the early colonists of the Cape Colony of southern Africa. We charge $1,000.00 more to hunt for a  2nd lion and the 2nd lion tag will cost $41.75. We run our lion hunts from December 1st to March 31st. It will be necessary to apply for a special permit in either Hunting District (HD) 102, 103, 120 and 130, or you can buy a winter license and hunt HD 132. However, we can extend a hunt up to 10 days using daily rates if we haven’t got a hunter his or her cat. Once a track is found, dogs are put on it to see if it carries a scent. non hunting guest $750. We charge $1,000.00 more to hunt for a 2nd lion and the 2nd lion tag will cost $41.75. We don’t mean going away to a tropical place during the winter. The cost for a nonresident license is $154.75 and the reduced lion tag is $41.75 for a total of $196.50 for both. Your day begins as early as 3:00 am, you’ll have a light breakfast and join our houndsman who will instruct you on how to “cut” a track. Many of these activities can be enjoyed right from the front door of Swan Mountain Ranch, where our  mountain lion hunters stay during their hunt. This mountain lion hunt is a one on one hunt with multiple packs of hounds to accommodate multiple hunters. These hunts have a high success rate provided the weather cooperates, fresh snow is the best. Once the cat is treed, the hunter’s work begins – they must find the dogs and the treed cat in time before it escapes. If you are an out-of-state resident, it may take several years for you to draw in a special permit district. Occasionally, our cabin and lodge rooms are available for rent. Though we use dogs to track and tree the cat, the hunters must be physically fit enough to get to the treed cat in a timely manner so that it doesn’t get away. We hunt the Elk City and Selway zones which have some of the largest Mt. Since all of our hunts are free chase, there is a chance you may not see an animal during your hunt. Hunters making this choice have an outstanding chance at a great cat without having to draw a special permit. We base our hunts from our lodge with all the comforts of home. We also offer custom trophy hunts in the Utah Bookcliffs, Little Creek Roadless, Bittercreek & Bookcliffs East units. Additionally, Swan Mountain Outfitters offers our hunters the option of upgrading their mountain lion hunt to include the opportunity to hunt for Buffalo on a private ranch. All hunts are offered under Montana License #34041, Patrick M. Tabor Jr. 26356 Soup Creek Road, Swan Lake, MT 59911 (406)-387-4405. The remaining balance is due June 1st. Whether you're after that giant bull elk of a lifetime, a trophy speed goat, or chasing one of our exotic offerings, we have the access and guides to put you on the animal of your dreams. Since all of our hunts are free chase, there is a chance you may not see an animal during your hunt. Montana's Bob Marshall Wild Trout Fishing. The duration of your Montana mountain lion hunt is typically 7 days. Family Discounts: Son/daughter Discount (swan location only): 50% discount for under age of 25 hunting with parent. A secondary deposit of $2,000 is required no later than March 1st the year of the hunt. It was a great experience and exceeded my expectations. Even though they are called black bears, the coloring of Idaho's bears are also cinnamon, brown and some have blazes. Group Discount Rates: 10% for groups of 4+. We’re talking Continue Reading... Everyone knows that the hiking mountain peaks in any state can be extremely tough, but they’re always worth it in the end. Credit Cards accepted for initial deposit with no fee, all other subsequent payments can be made with a check or cash or a credit card. We also allow our hunt to harvest a wolf if one is spotted while lion hunting. Dixie, ID 83525. They are noted for their ability to trail and hold mountain lions and bears. We will be hunting by 4X4, ATV, snowmobile, and hiking to find fresh tracks. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Montana has some great areas for hunting these cats and is one of few states to allow hunting mountain lion (a.k.a. These activities include but are not limited to: downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and ice skating.