1x1 Mountain Lion Hunt
Package price
Package price
with Mountain lion included
Tim and Joanne, Owners
United States
Response rate: 100%
Response time: within a week
More about us
Our company was established in 1992 and operates in 1 territory.
- Why hunt with us, that's a good question. And rather than give you a song and dance, we promise to give you the straight skinny. So, here are the primary reasons we believe you should at least consider hunting with us.
- --We've been in business since 1992.
- --We're honest and straightforward and recognize we're not for everybody. If we don't have what you're looking for, we'll tell you.
- --There are no feeders or fences around here (not that there's anything wrong with that). But we hunt hard the old fashioned way and combine all the elements of still hunting, spot and stalk, stands, calling , etc.
- --There are no crowds in our area. We are the only outfitter in the concession. We rarely see another hunter during the day.
- --We are a small operator. As owners Joanne and I are still one hundred percent active in day to day operations. If you call, it's likely one of us will pick up.
- --Our guides are first and foremost great guys and terrific companions. They are local and very experienced hunters and guides.
- --This northwest corner of Montana is spectacularly beautiful. It's not typical big sky country. Instead, it's a place where the Pacific Northwest ecosystem crashes into the spine of the northern Rocky Mountains.
- We've been in business since 1992. We offer good, old fashioned hunts and have over 200 square miles of game rich habitat in our concession here on the Kootenai National Forest. We spot and stalk and still hunt and employ all facets of those two techniques including calling and the use of stands. hunt hard and employ all thelements and techniques involved
- In 1992 we incorporated our Company with the full realization that this business is ultimately about customer service. Sure we’re nuts for Montana upland bird hunting and chasing trophy whitetails and elk. We also know that impatient, cranky guides are intolerable and that you should never, ever have to deal with one. Period. We offer good, old fashioned hunts and we like to earn out trophies. all these years we’re confident with our day to day operations, always appreciate suggestions, and promise to give you 100%.
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About this hunt
Fresh tracks in the snow, the sound of baying hounds, and your heart pounding out of your chest. That’s the scenario you can expect while mountain lion hunting. We have a super healthy mountain lion population here in our area and while we'd never guarantee success on fair chase hunt, we have exceptional success on our lion hunts. We use four wheel drive trucks and snowmobiles to access areas and some of the finest hounds and guides in the state. Our concession offers hundreds of square miles of game rich habitat and lions are part of the landscape. First we cut a fresh track in the snow and then we let the dogs out. Using GPS we monitor the dogs and then when they have a cat treed, we hike. This can be a fairly physical hunt since it can be cold and snowy in our area during December. Generally speaking, we take our time since there's no rush. The dogs will keep the cat treed. Guides pick you up each morning at your cabin and drop you off at end of day. Our cabins are plush and include full kitchens, plush beds with down comforters, all amenities, kitchen ware, utensils, etc. Breakfast and dinner is self catered. Daily picnic lunch is included in guide fees. Tags are over the counter making this a very user friendly hunt to this end. In our area we are under a quota so we get started on opening day which is December 1. If you're looking for nice, mature, representative mountain lion for your trophy room, this hunt is a terrific option.
Guided
(Regular trip)
Walk up With Dogs
Hunting season: 30 Nov 2025 - 10 Jan 2026
Best time for hunting: 30 Nov 2025 - 10 Jan 2026
Success rate
Success is very high on this hunt.
OTC Tag available
Where you will hunt
Territory
We are fortunate to have a huge game rich concession here in the extreme northwest corner of Montana permitted by the Kootenai National Forest. This area is not typical big sky country. Instead, it’s a place where the Pacific rainforest ecosystem crashes into the spine of the Rocky Mountain, a place of big, coniferous forests full of huge western larch, Douglas fir, cedars, lodgepole pines, ponderosa pines, and a place of tremendous biological diversity regarding both flora and fauna. This area is thick, green, lush, and every day smells like Christmas when you’re in the woods. To that end, we employ all aspects of traditional still hunting including spot and stalk, stands, calling, and stalking throughout a typical day.
Fence type: Not fenced
Territory size: over 100 square miles
Languages spoken by staff: English
Operating since: 1992 year
Structure by elevation
Hills: 50%
Mountains: 50%
Structure by landscape
Forest: 100%
Entertainment services
Fishing
Where you will stay
Log Cabins
We have three handcrafted log cabins located in Yaak Valley, Montana. They are well appointed, have everything you need, and are easily accessible off the main Yaak road just beyond the 35 mile mark in the upper valley. Access to the Yaak River and the surrounding Kootenai National forest is immediate offering easy family activity time if you desire. Each rental cabin has a queen bed, sleeping loft with two twin beds, one bathroom, a full kitchen, and a gas grill on the porch. We want to assure you that they are also well equipped and furnished with all kitchen and cooking utensils. All you need to bring are groceries and personal items. We provide flannel sheets, down comforters, and satellite Internet connections. The stars here are so bright at night that you can practically hear them. All of these benefits make for a wonderful stay in Yaak at our Montana cabin rentals.
Facilities: Internet Bathroom Ensuite shower Fridge Electricity
How to get there
Three major airports serve this area. Spokane, WA, about 3 hours away, Kalispell, MT about 2 hours away, and Missoula, MT about 4 hours away. Please contact us for road directions.
Nearest airport: Kalispell, Montana or Spokane, Washington
Distance from airport: 125 miles
Transfer from airport: No
Transfer from railway: No
Other information
Gun rental: No
Vaccination required: No
Terms
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Trophy measurement
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
- Use of snowmobiles to access areas.
Cancellation
- RATES DO NOT INCLUDE MONTANA ACCOMMODATIONS TAX OR GUIDE/STAFF GRATUITIES. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: A $1500.00 deposit per person is required to hold your reservation. If you cancel your reservation for any reason, your deposit is non-refundable. Otherwise, deposits will be applied to the cost of your reservation. If you are unsuccessful in drawing a Montana license, the deposit may be refunded or applied to the next season. Balance of payment is due August 1st during same calendar year. After August 1st, all payments are non-refundable. It is nearly impossible to re-book canceled trips after the big game licenses have been issued. For this reason we strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance.
Price DOES NOT include
- Transfer from/to airport
- Hunting license
- Gun permits
- Gun rental
- Ammunition
- Insurance
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Alcoholic drinks
- Laundry
- Gratuities
Wounding
- We will obviously do our best to recover a wounded animal. If we can't recover said animal in normal amount of time it will count toward filling your tag.
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Trophy measurement
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
- Use of snowmobiles to access areas.
Price DOES NOT include
- Transfer from/to airport
- Hunting license
- Gun permits
- Gun rental
- Ammunition
- Insurance
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Alcoholic drinks
- Laundry
- Gratuities
Cancellation
- RATES DO NOT INCLUDE MONTANA ACCOMMODATIONS TAX OR GUIDE/STAFF GRATUITIES. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: A $1500.00 deposit per person is required to hold your reservation. If you cancel your reservation for any reason, your deposit is non-refundable. Otherwise, deposits will be applied to the cost of your reservation. If you are unsuccessful in drawing a Montana license, the deposit may be refunded or applied to the next season. Balance of payment is due August 1st during same calendar year. After August 1st, all payments are non-refundable. It is nearly impossible to re-book canceled trips after the big game licenses have been issued. For this reason we strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance.
Wounding
- We will obviously do our best to recover a wounded animal. If we can't recover said animal in normal amount of time it will count toward filling your tag.
Payment
Deposit
Final payment
Reviews (12)
Everything was perfect!
Cabins were pristine and well stocked. The owners went above and beyond to make sure I didn’t need anything. My guide is the best of the best. I’ve booked a whitetail deer hunt and can’t wait.
Montana Mountains At Their Finest
Beautiful country. Sean was a very knowledgeable guide and worked his butt off to put Dad and I on game. They know the mountains in the Yaak, and how to interact with the game. They'll let you hunt in the style you want to.
Didn't fill a tag in the end, but that wasn't their fault. We saw game, our target game, had our chances, just turned into one of those weeks where the stars didn't all align. Still one of my most memorable hunts.
One of my best all around guided hunting experiences
Where to start? I loved that Tim helped us through every step of preparing for the hunt, from when to apply for tags to what to bring. Our guide, Jeremy, listened to us and honestly cared about making this hunt “Our Hunt”. Loved the cabin. Our hunt fell during the Thanksgiving Holiday, my husband and I joke about it being one of our favorite Thanksgivings. I can’t recommend Linehan Outfitters enough. I have hunted with several outfitters and they are one of my favorites.
I didn’t like that I never caught sight of the Grizzly that left those huge tracks. It would have been a dream come true to glass him off in the distance....way off in the distance.
Reviews
Everything was perfect!
Montana Mountains At Their Finest
One of my best all around guided hunting experiences
Great people
Doug and Ali hunt
Tough hunting but worth it
Super qualified professional
Weather turned hot, didn't get a bear, our guide Sean was amazing and worked really hard to find us one.
Excellent hunting experience
Worth the experience!!
Quality Hunt in Fantastic Setting
Awesome Experience
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Tim and Joanne, Owners
Response rate: 100%
Response time: within a week