Is packing out game for money considered an outfitter only activity in Idaho?

[meathunter]

Looking at doing a backpack trip for moose this year in a wilderness area. The only outfitter in this area would be willing to do a guided hunt that is beyond my budget. Also, I'm more of a diy hunter. The outfitter has guides at that time of the year just doing guided elk and deer hunts and is not interested in doing a game pack out.

My question is: Is packing out game considered an outfitting activity? Idaho doesn't allow non outfitters to receive money for guiding/outfitting without a license.

 

[mntnguide]

Technically...yes the person is supposed to be licensed as either an outfitter or a guide under an outfitter in order to receive compensation for packing out your game. . If money changes hands, it is a business activity that a person is supposed to be licensed for.

 

[Bonecollector]

Sounds like a gift card to somewhere nice would be in order for your new friend...

 

[meathunter]

Bonecollector, that's a good idea. I usually give gift cards to farmers and ranchers who let me hunt on their property. Might as well do the same.

 

[KNPV PSD]

Is there a list someplace of who handles each area? Looking for a packing service in the Smoky Bennett

 

[kidoggy]

hell in the smoky bennett area packing em out is easy .you most always can drive within a quarter mile of whatever you kill.just bring a pack frame and DIY.

 

[Apparition]

packing em out is easy

Bwahahaha, packing a moose out is easy, darn near spit my coffee out on that one

 

[kidoggy]

welp as the viagra customer said," it ain't hard."


easy..hard, is all relative to your frame of mind or perspective.
I find it to be fun myself. and satisfying.

 

[Apparition]

Ive done a few elk, never had the "fun" of packing out a moose. But hey if you want to have some real "fun" shoot me your phone number, maybe if we score you can join in all the fun we will be having packing out a bull out of the bitterroots :-D

 

[kidoggy]

congrats on your tag.

if it were possible , I would love that.
have played the "pack mule" on many a buddies hunt.

packing is part of the hunting experience. wouldn't you like to get the full experience?????
I know many think hunting is just killing, I am not of that crowd.

 

[Apparition]

I hear ya, if it was all about killing, Id just go down to the nearest farm and pay the farmer to shoot one of his steers. Good luck this year Kidoggy, I hope you have all the fun you can handle!

 

[meathunter]

After a call to the Idaho Fish & Game, they said outfitters or anyone else can pack out harvested animals for money, beer or trade. Packing out isn't an only outfitters service. Great to hear that because there is only one outfitter licensed in the unit. Working on getting in shape for a 9 day hunt, if that isn't successful, a couple more trips with wolf tags (5 allowed in that unit!) and bear (2 tags). Sounding more like a great hunt. Thanks for all the input!!!

kidoggy, I agree packing out the game is part of the experience, if I happen to get one later in the season, definitely an option, more concerned with spoilage and weight, don't want to shoot a small one for a once in a lifetime hunt

 

[kidoggy]

After a call to the Idaho Fish & Game, they said outfitters or anyone else can pack out harvested animals for money, beer or trade. Packing out isn't an only outfitters service. Great to hear that because there is only one outfitter licensed in the unit. Working on getting in shape for a 9 day hunt, if that isn't successful, a couple more trips with wolf tags (5 allowed in that unit!) and bear (2 tags). Sounding more like a great hunt. Thanks for all the input!!!

kidoggy, I agree packing out the game is part of the experience, if I happen to get one later in the season, definitely an option, more concerned with spoilage and weight, don't want to shoot a small one for a once in a lifetime hunt

good luck to you.
an don't get me wrong. I have zero objection to you getting someone else to pack it for you. for some, DIY is simply not an option. I get that.

 

[kidoggy]

I hear ya, if it was all about killing, Id just go down to the nearest farm and pay the farmer to shoot one of his steers. Good luck this year Kidoggy, I hope you have all the fun you can handle!

X2!!!!!!!!!!!!