Snake River Hells Canyon Guided Chukar Hunt Cast and Blast Trips
Snake River Hells Canyon Guided Chukar Hunt Cast and Blast Trips
Snake River Hells Canyon Guided Chukar Hunt Cast and Blast Trips
Snake River Hells Canyon Guided Chukar Hunt Cast and Blast Trips
Snake River Hells Canyon Guided Chukar Hunt Cast and Blast Trips
Snake River Hells Canyon Guided Chukar Hunt Cast and Blast Trips
Snake River Hells Canyon Guided Chukar Hunt Cast and Blast Trips
Snake River Hells Canyon Guided Chukar Hunt Cast and Blast Trips

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Snake River Hells Canyon Guided Chukar Hunt Cast and Blast Trips

 

If there was a Mecca for chukar hunters, a place where at least one pilgrimage within a lifetime of chukar hunts must be made, it would be the Snake River. Perhaps even more specifically, it would be Hells Canyon. Nowhere else in the United States are chukar as abundant and other hunters as sparse. With class IV rapids and rugged basalt and granite cliffs standing guard, Hells Canyon is a formidable chukar fortress. Without an intimate knowledge of the area and experience navigating it success is hard achieved. Luckily for you, our veteran guides and their dogs have the know-how to make your trip one to remember. Cast & Blast FAQ

The Snake River through Hells Canyon is the premier destination in the United States for combination hunting and angling trips, or as they are often called "Cast and Blasts". In Hells Canyon, the smallmouth bass fishing is world class and there are plenty of trout to be caught, as well. At the right time of year, salmon and steelhead are available and can be an exciting fish to target. The icing on the fishcake is the chance at hooking a true prehistoric behemoth: sturgeon. A catch and release fishery, sturgeon over 10' long and as heavy as several hundred pounds can be caught.

Our guided Snake River chukar trips take place on two distinct sections of the Snake River. . . Continue Reading >

Rates & Dates

  • 2024 Chukar Hunts

    Snake River through Hells Canyon - $800 per day

    Idaho Only

    September 21-24

    September 28-October 1

    October 5-8

    Oregon Opener, October 12-16

    October 19-23

    October 26-30

    *5 days standard for combination Oregon/Idaho hunts.

Deposit & Cancellation Policy

50% down payment is required to book a trip with final payment due 30 days prior to launch. Deposits and final payments are non-refundable and non-transferrable to a later date. Minam Store Outfitters requires that all participants provide proof of travel protection coverage to participate in this trip. Participants may purchase this coverage from the provider of their choice. For your convenience, we offer Travelex Insurance Services, Inc (CA Agency License #0D10209) plans to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. If you feel that the covered reasons eligible under the Trip Cancellation benefit will not meet your needs, Cancel for Any Reason is an available upgrade on Travelex Travel Select. Please see the Travelex Travel Select plan flyer here for more information. Purchase restrictions apply. For more information on the available plans visit https://www.travelexinsurance.com/?location=37-0157&go=bp or contact Travelex Insurance 800-228-9792 and reference location number 37-0157.

Minam Store Outfitters reserves the right to move any trip to a different river for safety due to extreme water conditions, forest fires, road closures, and/or acts of God. Minam Store Outfitters reserves the right to change partner wineries or chefs if scheduled winery or chef can not participate for any reason. 

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Customer Stories

★★★★★

One of the best adventures we've had. Guide was knowledgeable, patient, and personable. 10 out of 10 absolutely will book more trips

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