Stick and String Outfitters

Mountain Lion Hunting

Southern Utah Mountain Lion Hunt - $3500

British Columbia Trophy Mountain Lion Hunt - $6500

Southeastern Montana Mountain Lion Hunt - $2500

Ever been face to face with a huge deer-killing machine? If you’ve never tried lion hunting, you haven’t experienced the meaning of excitement! Nothing in the outdoors compares to the superior disdain in the eyes of a cougar as his gaze catches yours. Every outdoorsman should meet that look, and we are the best at providing you with that opportunity.

Southern Utah Mountain Lion Hunting

Here is a testimonial from one of our hunters:

"Thanks Matt for hooking me up with Master Lion Guide, located in southern Utah. I never got the impression I was on a guided hunt, I was with a friend and hunting buddy. Leroy pursues lions with a passion in the snow or on dry ground. It's a very elite group of houndsmen that can trail the big cats on bare ground. This alone is prove positive, Leroy wants to get you face to face with a cat. And WoW, finally after 10-14 hours each day, day-in and day-out, searching, then on the last day of my hunt and after an exhaustive 6 hour chase, I got an intense face to face introduction to a 170 pound killing machine, we called scar-face, his face, had old healed-up wounds and fresh ones. What a thrill. One arrow to the vitals and I have the good problem of figuring out were to put a full mount in my small house. Thanks again Matt for connecting me with my new friend and hunting buddy, Leroy, the "Master Houndsmen & Lion Guide"

Doug Callies - Campbell Sport, WI - huntdoug2@yahoo.com

Doug Callies with his Pope & Young tom!

Doug and "Master Lion Guide" Leroy with Nelly, the "tracking machine"

Doug's lion in the tree

Lion tracks in the dirt.

Hunting Area and Method

Our outfitter hunts a huge area of National Forest and BLM land in southern Utah. Hunts will be offered in two excellent mountain lion areas of Utah, the southwest corner based out of St. George and the southeast corner based out of Blanding. The terrain around St. George consists of mountainous terrain with volcanic rocks, cedar trees, small pines and streams and also some desert country. The terrain around Blanding consists mostly of desert country with large sandstone cliffs and dry sand washes. The actual hunt are will depend of the desired date of your hunt.

The hunt is with hounds which is the most effective method to hunt lions. The outfitter has 3-4 different well-trained packs of dogs consisting of approximately 30 animals so you don't need to worry about the dogs getting tired and not being able to hunt. The dogs and desert conditions allow dry land hunting in addition to tracking on snow. Dry land hunting is a big advantage because you don't have to rely on good snow conditions like most lion outfitters need. The outfitter also has several guides and family members working for him who will drive the roads separately and then contact the outfitter via radio when a track is found. You won't find a harder working outfitter than this one.

Licenses and Season

Some of the licenses are limited draw but most are available over the counter for $258 (2005 nonresident). The season runs from approximately November through May.

Success Rates and Trophy Quality

Last year our outfitter was 100% successful with 80% of the animals taken being large toms. The toms averaged 150-160 lb. which is a very high average and one of the toms was 180 lb. Most toms taken exceed the Pope & Young minimum. Any weapon can be used. The outfitter cannot guarantee his hunts, but he will work as hard as possible to make your hunt successful.

Hunt Price - $3500 (6 day hunt) - food and lodging included

This is a reasonably priced great hunt and the outfitter is one of the best lion outfitters in Utah (call for references). Don't miss out on this opportunity. With the pressure from the antihunters, we will not be able to hound hunt lions forever. Now is your chance to harvest a lion at an incredible price. The price is $3500 which is a bargain for a mountain lion hunt.

This hunt is a 6-day fully guided lion hunt and includes food and lodging .

1/2-Price Return Policy: Our outfitter is so confident in his hunts, he offers an incredible bounce-back policy: if you are unable to fill your tag on your first hunt, you may return the following year for 1⁄2 of our regular price! What else could a hunter ask for?

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British Columbia Trophy Mountain Lion Hunt

This hunt is for mature toms in beautiful southeastern British Columbia. British Columbia is well known for offering hunting some of the largest mountain lions in North America. Average toms harvested in the past on this hunt have ranged from 150-180 pounds with skulls ranging from 14 to 15 inches (Pope & Young is 13-1/2 inches). Past clients have also had a 100% harvest rate!

Hunting Area

The hunting area consists of 1,600 square miles of wilderness owned or leased by the outfitter.

Hunting Method and Period

Hunting is with hounds. The hunts are run from December through February when there are good snow conditions. Hunting is generally from trucks and ATVs while trying to cut a track and on foot while on the chase.

Travel and Accomodations

The hunt includes motel and family-cooked meals. Cranbrook British Columbia, the hub of the Kootenays, is served daily by a major airline from Calgary Alberta and Vancouver British Columbia. Our outfitter will reserve any hotel accommodations required and return you to your flight at the end of the hunt.

Licenses are available over the counter.

Hunt Price and Duration

7 Days for $6500
5% Sales Tax

We require a fifty percent deposit which is non-refundable and in the event of a cancellation we will need a thirty day written notice so we can arrange a replacement hunt.

NOTE: In the event you cannot make your hunt you may transfer it to a friend at no cost.

Other Hunts Offered

Our outfitter also offers hunts for Canadian moose, free-range bison, grizzly bear, black bear, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, and stone sheep. See "British Columbia" hunts.

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Southeastern Montana Mountain Lion Hunt

Our outfitter in southeastern Montana has two many mountain lion on his elk and deer properties and is offering an incredible hunt price. He leases about 150,000 acres of private land that has hardly ever been hunted before for lions. But there are plenty of lions and some nice mature toms. The hunting terrain is relatively easy and is generally accessible by vehicles. Licenses are available over the counter. Food and lodging are included.

5 Day Mountain Lion Hunt for $2500 (additional days can be added as needed)

Hunts are conducted from December through March. As southeastern Montana does not receive predictable snow, this hunt is best done on an "on call" basis. Our outfitter only takes 2 hunters per year so these hunts book up fast.

A 50% nonrefundable deposit is required to book your hunt.

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