An outfitted and guided youth hunt in Idaho is an excellent option for a family or father and son.  We remember the bonds that are formed when families go  hunting and that's why we offer discounts for for any youngster sixteen or under who would like to come enjoy all that Idaho has to offer.   Feel free to shoot us an email or give us a call as we offer youth discounts on most of our hunts including, whitetail deer, mule deer, black bear,etc.  The hunting trips I took as a youngster … [Read more...]

If you are looking for the best silver salmon fishing lodge in Alaska, you should look no further than my friend Larry's lodge  an hour west of Juneau.  He offers fully guided  fishing trips for silver salmon, king salmon and halibut.  Your stay at the lodge as well as all your meals are included in the price. It's a perfect place to bring family or friends and having fished with and for Larry I will personally vouch for his integrity and his ability to catch loads of fish.  If you are looking … [Read more...]

This year will bring a small change here at Dead On.  For the first time we will be offering a guaranteed mountain lion / cougar hunt here in Idaho.  We are still in the process of working out the finer details, but for those of you who have been on several mountain lion hunts elsewhere and have been skunked this may appeal to you. Granted we rarely miss on our regular hunts but if a little extra insurance is what you want, this may be a good option for you.  So if a guaranteed mountain lion … [Read more...]

How to ship your caribou or moose antlers back from Alaska is a common question I get.  Obviously you can box them up and send them freight, but the easiest way I've found to get your caribou or moose horns back home is take them right on the plane with you.  Alaska airlines is very good about letting hunters take their game on the plane.  They know who pays their bills. Simply go down to the ups store and buy a large piece of cardboard, some tape and bubble wrap.  Around each point your have … [Read more...]

Alaska is well known for it's sheep, moose and grizzly, but one of the funnest and most economical species to hunt is the black bear.  In Alaska you can hunt black bears unguided or DIY  and for the archery hunter on a budget it's an excellent choice.  There are two main options that are reasonably priced for the prospective bear hunter.  You can either stay at a lodge, hunting the coastal regions of southeast Alaska or you can choose a more formidable option, a drop hunt in the vast interior. … [Read more...]

An unguided archery moose hunt in Alaska is an excellent choice for a bowman for one simple reason.  Moose are fairly easy to sneak on or call in as compared to other animals in Alaska.  You're going to have to brush up on your moose calling tactics, but they are a big noisy animal.  As long as the wind is in your favor you can sneak on most moose and don't even have to be that quiet.  As long as they think it's a moose coming through the brush you're ok!   A heavier arrow and broadhead … [Read more...]

An unguided archery caribou hunt in Alaska is a great option for an bowman looking to experience the adventure of the north country.  As long as you are a competent outdoorsman in good shape, caribou don't require a guide.  Typically you see a few hundred to several thousand animals on your hunt depending on how you hit the migration.  This lends itself to plenty of shot opportunities which is always nice for the archer.   I would recommend no less than 7 days in the field for a DIY … [Read more...]

I'm frequently asked when is the best time to hunt mountain lion here in Idaho.  More specifically what is the best month.  It can be a complicated answer, but typically the middle of December through the end of January are very reliable when it comes to having snow.  Good conditions are key to a successful cougar hunt.  That being said, we've caught some whopper lions in February and March over the years.  Probably the best plan of action, if you plan on venturing to Idaho to mountain lion … [Read more...]

Mountain lion hunting with hounds is a subject that leans itself toward polarity.   People in the big city don't understand it.  Folks from the country who grew up chasing the tail of their favorite hound, who in turn was chasing the tail of a lion, love it.   I made my first mountain lion tree in Idaho almost 30 years ago now and have a healthy respect for it as a sport and an important management tool.  Cougars are notoriously sly and are rarely seen by hunters in the field thus making … [Read more...]

Allure of Alaska By Larry Hatter Nothing quite shatters the pristine silence of a bluebird day on the Northern Pacific like those two words every fisherman longs to hear, FISH ON! No sooner was that epic phrase sounded that young Jarred sprang from his perch on the port side of the cabin and flew into action. The sleek black rod, once bowed towards the deep with the eight pound weight on the downrigger now arched in much the same fashion, this time from the grip of a young man, hands … [Read more...]