Heavy Bulls. Big Country. Hard-Earned Tags.

Guided 7-day Shiras moose hunts in Idaho with experienced guides who know where heavy-bodied bulls feed, bed, and disappear.

THE QUIET GIANT OF THE CLEARCUTS

Drawing an Idaho Shiras moose tag is a rare opportunity. This isn’t a casual add-on to your season—it’s a serious hunt for a serious animal.

Shiras moose may be the smallest of the North American moose subspecies, but they still:

  • Weigh in at around half a ton

  • Carry wide, impressive antlers

  • Can run up to 35 mph for several minutes

They prefer:

  • Clearcuts and areas of regeneration

  • Woody vegetation like willow, poplar, and birch—stripping leaves, twigs, and bark

  • Aquatic vegetation in lakes and streams

When you finally step into range on a bull you’ve worked to find, you’ll understand why so many hunters consider a Shiras moose hunt the ultimate big game challenge.

To date, moose hunts have been 100% success rate here at Idaho Whitetail Guides.

Why Hunt Shiras Moose with Idaho Whitetail Guides?

Our moose hunts take place in the same rugged North Idaho country we guide for bear, elk, deer, cougar, and bobcat. With 600+ square miles of permitted terrain, we have the room to adjust and adapt as conditions change.

On a guided Shiras moose hunt with Idaho Whitetail Guides, you can expect:

  • Experienced guides who know where moose tend to feed, bed, and travel

  • Long glassing sessions in clearcuts, regenerating timber, and key feeding areas

  • Alternative hunt locations when the action is slow or conditions shift

  • A hunt shaped around your tag, your unit, and your season dates

You’re not guessing your way through big, confusing country. You’re hunting with someone who knows the roads, the timber, and how these animals use the landscape.

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Moose Tags, Units & Hunt Dates

Moose tags in Idaho are draw only. You must draw a Shiras moose tag from Idaho Fish & Game before hunting with us.

Heres what to know:

  • Moose hunts are typically September–November, depending on your tag and season dates

  • Hunts are draw-only—you must draw the tag yourself

  • If you draw Unit 5, 6, or 8A, contact Idaho Whitetail Guides to discuss availability and booking

For official details on:

  • Draw results

  • Application instructions

  • Season dates and regulations

Please refer to the Idaho Fish & Game website (requirements vary by year and unit).

Born after January 1, 1975? You’ll need a hunter education certificate or proof of a previously held valid hunting license in Idaho or another state.

A boy dressed in camouflage winter gear holding a large moose antler in a snowy forest landscape of Northern Idaho
A large moose with impressive antlers lying on the ground next to a highway, with several people standing nearby.
Two hunters kneel behind a large black moose with big antlers, smiling in a forested area.
Three people, including a young boy, smiling, posing with a large dead moose on a forested hillside during daytime, all wearing camouflage or outdoor clothing.
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hunt Pricing

Guided 7-Day Shiras Moose Hunt

  • Rifle or bow (your choice)

  • Lodging, meals, and guided services included

$10,000 per hunter

+ Tag, License, and 6% State Tax

Families & non-hunters welcome (small fee)

📅 Plan to arrive the day before and leave the day after your hunt

Your Basecamp: Cabins, Meals & Comfort

During your hunt, you’ll stay at one of our hunting cabins and enjoy:

  • Comfortable lodging after long days in the field

  • Home-cooked meals to fuel you through the week

  • Easy access from camp to daily hunt areas with your guide

You bring your personal hunting gear and your tag, we’ll handle camp and meals so you can stay focused on the hunt.

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We’ve got lodging, logistics, and gear prep covered—check Lodging & Travel Info