Spot-and-stalk elk hunt in Oregon's Unit 23 — rugged high desert mixed with timber breaks. 1:1 guide-to-hunter. Rifle season. Trophy bulls 6x6+ are the goal. Backcountry camp. Horse-assisted access to the best drainages. You need to be in reasonable shape.
Your guide
7 daysBen Ortega
· guideSalmon, steelhead, and big game in Oregon & Washington
Family-run outfit running trips on the Oregon Coast and Rogue River for over 15 years. We run a tight crew — two boats, three guides, all licensed and Coast-Guard inspected.
The property
7 daysIncluded
Licensed guide, 1:1
Base camp (tent + cots)
All meals in camp
Horse access to drainages
Not included
Tag / permit
Rifle and ammo
Travel to Oregon
Bring yourself
Oregon Unit 23 elk tag (draw-only — apply by 5/15)
Rifle sighted-in to 300 yards
Sleeping bag + pad
Good boots + broken in
Malheur Wildlife Area
Princeton, OR, US
Meet at camp — we'll email directions after booking. 4WD recommended for the last 2 miles.
Strict
Full refund >30d · 50% within 30d · non-refundable within 7d
Oregon Unit 23 is draw-only. Apply in May for the fall hunt. We'll send you the exact application walkthrough after deposit.
82% on filled tags over the last 5 years. Weather and hunter shape are the variables.
We coordinate with a local taxidermist. Cape-out is an add-on; shipping is at-cost to you.
Booking disabled: one or more components have no eligible subject.
From
USD 5495