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Boulder Creek Outfitters
Rated 4.5 out of 5.0 based on 88 Outfitter reviews.
Location: Peck, Idaho
Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer, Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear, Turkey, Mountain Lion
State(s) Hunted: ID
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Submitted by: Jonathan Cromwell
Review Submitted: Jul 16, 2018
Hunt Date: May 16, 2018
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Days Hunted: 5
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Mountain
Method: Rifle
Price Range: 3000-3999
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Joseph camp Bear Hunt
I particularly wanted a color phase bear so I decided on north central Idaho. I thought I could be a little more selective on a bait hunt. Well, I guess the bears had something to say 'bout that cause they did not show up. Unfortunately, sometimes the animals just won't cooperate thru no one's fault. The area of the Joseph is absolutley breath taking especially to a boy like me from the east coast. The camp itself, on the other hand, leaves a lot to be desired. It's listed as semi modern and only camp he lists with no pics. I now know why. It should be listed as semi primitve.No indoor plumbing at cabins and was told sometimes the main lodge has no running water. Not my idea of accomodations for $3000.00. A tent camp ok, anyplace else, put in a stinkin' bathroom! The guides were knowledgeable but the camp was lot more disorganized than all of my other guided hunts. No formal discussion of plans or even where to go turkey hunting by self. Equipment is old, very old but functional. A climbing sticks to a lock on stand was missing a rung. Anyone shorter than 6'2" would have had a wicked bad time getting into that stand. I never been to a camp where the owner/outfitter never even shows. I guess he lets guides do work and he just collects the $$. On a final note, 3 small bear were taken out of 5 hunters. It was a tough week weather wise. I gave him 2 stars cause he needs to seriously upgrade his camp but the area is spectacular. #
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Submitted by: Chad Garrettson
Review Submitted: Dec 3, 2017
Hunt Date: Oct 29, 2017
Species Hunted: Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer
Days Hunted: 5
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Mountain
Method: Rifle
Price Range: 5000-6999
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idaho
was more like a wallmart hunt food was ok very unoganized camp if you have two tags once you fill one thy just drop you somewhere and tell you sit wait for a deer while they take our partner out for spot stock no blind to sit in just hang out there in what ever the weather is
Submitted by: Earl Campos
Review Submitted: Jul 19, 2016
Hunt Date: Oct 10, 2013
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Days Hunted: 5
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Mountain
Method: Rifle
Price Range: 5000-6999
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Bad elk hunt
Terrible hunt Tim is nothing more than a used car salesman and will promise you the world yet deliver nothing . Camp was ok but my 2x1 guided hunt was more like one guide for 4 hunters. When confronted with the numerous issues he tells me that's hunting . Maybe at his pathetic excuse for an operation but not at others I've been to. Do your self a favor and book elsewhere this outfit is a joke .
Submitted by: Brett Marciasini
Review Submitted: May 30, 2015
Hunt Date: May 20, 2015
Species Hunted: Black Bear
Days Hunted: 5
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Mountain
Method: Rifle
Price Range: 2000-2999
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Great Guides & Country
Did a spring bear hunt with Boulder Creek last week. The hunting was slow for the most part but I still filled 1 of 2 tags in 3 days of hunting.The Bears just weren't moving and the weather was kind of strange. The terrain is thick and rugged, but there are wonderful trails throughout which make the horse riding easy. The two bait sites I hunted over were well placed. I also like the fact that they don't use steel drums. Both guides I had, Seth & Shane, were excellent guides. They knew the country and were very friendly. I would walk out into the woods with them anytime. They work extremely hard to get you in the best position to be successful. If you are lucky, you will end up with Kelsey as your camp cook. Well, maybe not, the food she cooks is so darn good and plentiful, your wife might not be happy with the extra pounds you put on during your hunt. No weenies and beans here! All top notch dishes and desserts. The cabins were basic and typical hunting cabins, but they are comfortable and warm if needed. The horses are top notch and can be ridden by a novice. Overall, a great week, with great people, in breathtaking country. You will not be disappointed.
Submitted by: EDDIE YOUNGBLOOD
Review Submitted: May 12, 2015
Hunt Date: May 1, 2015
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Days Hunted: 5
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Foothills
Method: Muzzleloader
Price Range: 2000-2999
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BEAR HUNT
HUNT OF A LIFETIME. WOULD HAVE BEEN SATISFIED TO SEE A BEAR ON THIS HUNT. ON DAY 1 HAND 4 BEARS ON BAIT AT ONCE 2 BLACK 1 BROWN 1 BLOND. DAY 2 AND 3 SAW BEARS. MY GUIDE TONY STUCK WITH ME AND ON DAY 4 KILLED A REALLY NICE BEAR. TOOK A LITTLE LONGER WITH MY BOW THE OTHER 5 HUNTERS IN CAMP HAD BEARS DOWN. COULD HAVE KILLED A BEAR ANY DAY WITH A FIREARM. THIS WAS A HUNT OF A LIFETIME FOR ME. FOOD AND GUIDE SERVICE WAS AWSOME. HOPE YOU GET THE CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE A HUNT LIKE THIS SAW ELK AND DEER EVERY DAY BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY. MATT CRAIG HAS A GREAT OPPERATION WILL GO AGAIN
Submitted by: EDDIE YOUNGBLOOD
Review Submitted: May 12, 2015
Hunt Date: May 1, 2015
Species Hunted: Black Bear
Days Hunted: 5
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Mountain
Method: Bow
Price Range: 2000-2999
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BOWHUNTER69
MY SON AND I DID A BEAR HUNT WITH BOULDER CREEK THIS TUNED INTO THE HUNT OF A LIFETIME. I WAS HOPING TO SEE A BEAR FOR A GOOD HUNT. HAD 4 BEARS ON THE SAME BAIT ON DAY ONE. SAW BEARS DAY 2 AND 3 SAW BEARS ALL COLOR PHASE. MY GUIDE STUCK WITH ME KILLED A GREAT BEAR ON DAY 4. COULD HAVE KILLED A BEAR EVERY DAY WITH A GUN. A LITTLE EXTRA TIME WAS NEEDED TO GET HIM WITH MY BOW. FOOD AND SERVICE WAS GREAT. WORLD CLASS GUIDE AND HUNTING SERVICE. DON'T MISS A CHANCE TO HUNT WITH MATT
Submitted by: Mark Youngblood
Review Submitted: May 8, 2015
Hunt Date: May 1, 2015
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Days Hunted: 5
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Mountain
Method: Bow
Price Range: 2000-2999
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Fantastic archery bear with Boulder Creek Outfitte
My father and I went on a 5 day guided bear hunt at the "joseph Camp" site. This property is some of the nicest hunting property I have ever seen and we saw multiple bears EVERY day. The staff was outstanding and the food was great...we both harvested a color phase bear and had a fantastic time.
Submitted by: Tim Parkinson
Review Submitted: Jan 11, 2015
Hunt Date: Nov 14, 2014
Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer
Days Hunted: 3
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Mountain
Method: Rifle
Price Range: 2000-2999
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Peck Whitetail
I've only had experience with a few outfitters/guides, but Shane and Logan were great guys and worked hard to get their clients in front of deer. The Peck ranch lodging is very comfortable, meals were basic but hearty and filling.
Submitted by: Randy Lenz
Review Submitted: Jan 2, 2015
Hunt Date: Oct 9, 2014
Species Hunted: Elk, Mule Deer
Days Hunted: 7
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Mountain
Method: Rifle
Price Range: 9000-10999
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Elk/Mule Deer Combo Hunt - Joseph Ranch
BCO was a transparent operation. They met the commitments they made during the planning process. Quality and quantity of game were as advertised. Accommodations were a bit less that one might expect for the price, but were adequate. The Joseph Ranch hunt provided beautiful scenery and plenty of quality bulls. Multiple bulls were seen daily. The Mule Deer activity was slower. The bigger bucks were not active in the earlier season. I would recommend the later dates for the combo hunt. The guides worked hard and encouraged hunter input. I will likely return for a future hunt.
Submitted by: Sam Thaw
Review Submitted: Dec 13, 2014
Hunt Date: Oct 10, 2014
Species Hunted: Elk, Mule Deer
Days Hunted: 7
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Foothills
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Price Range: 5000-6999
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Nice Hunt
My brother and I went on this 7 day Elk/muley combo hunt at their "Whitebird Ranch" during their first week of rifle season. Mostly spot and stalk type hunting with the use of an atv as needed. My first western hunt definitely met most of my expectations. The guide that I had was great and worked hard to help me be successful. I was lucky and harvested a 5 x 6 bull elk and a 4x4 Mule deer buck. My brother bagged a nice 4x4 muley. No large bull elk were seen....but we knew this before the hunt since the outfitter was up front and told us this particular ranch was not known for many large bulls. A good honest effort was made by our guide to give us a nice hunt! My only regret was that the week came to an end.
note: The following reviews predate the numeric rating system and are not included in this outfitter's overall rating.
Contact: Justin Johns and Ben Harris
Location: Hotchkiss, Colorado
Species Hunted: Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear, Bobcat, Mountain Lion
State(s) Hunted: CO
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