Elk & Deer - Drop Camps

With a drop camp, WCOA provides all the necessary gear for your party to stay comfortably in the wilderness on your own. This is an ideal hunt for experienced hunters and outdoorsmen who don't require guides and cooks. We will pack your party and gear in and out on mules (however some high ridge camps require the hunters to hike down). All meat is packed out at no additional charge. We do not leave horses in camp. All drop camps are 3 to 7 hours in on horse back.

Your camp will be catered to your party size. All camps will have at least one 14' x 16' wall tent and some larger camps have two tents. All tents have a wood stove for cooking and heating and tent floors that can be swept to help keep your tent clean. Comfortable cots and foam pads are provided to ensure good resting. An ax and crosscut saw are furnished for cutting firewood. All of our camps are located within 200 yards of water.

Camp Equipment:

- All necessary kitchen gear and utensils, propane or gas cook stove
- Lanterns, tables, chairs, cots and foam pads
- Axe, saw, shovel and broom

Parties should discuss and decide on a menu that best suits them. Bring enough food so you eat well, but excess food may not be packed out. Try to stay away from glass containers as much as possible.

Hunters should plan to arrive at our base camp, Paradise, the day before their hunt is scheduled to begin. This will give you time to get rested up from your travels as well as give us some time to cargo your groceries and duffle. Meals will be served at the base camp.

Parties will be provided 1 1/2 pack mules per person for personal gear and groceries (1 mule = 120 to 150 lbs).

Rates:
  • Combination Drop Camp Hunts

    $2500 + 6% sales tax per person - For a party of two or three / 7-10 day hunt
    $2300 + 6% sales tax per person - For a party of four or more / 7-10 day hunt

    Combo Drop Camp Hunts include the opportunity for Elk, Deer, Bear, and Mountain Lion if you chose to purchase tags

    Mule Deer only Drop Camp Hunts

    $2200 + 6% sales tax per person - For a party of two or three / 7-10 day hunt
    $2000 + 6% sales tax per person - For a party of four or more / 7-10 day hunt

    Extra mules available at $200 each.
    Round-trip shuttle service from Missoula, MT will be arranged upon request for $200 per person or $500 for up to 4 people.

- Gratuities for the staff are greatly appreciated.