Grande Ronde River Guided Chukar Hunt Cast & Blast Trips
Grande Ronde River Guided Chukar Hunt Cast & Blast Trips
Grande Ronde River Guided Chukar Hunt Cast & Blast Trips
Grande Ronde River Guided Chukar Hunt Cast & Blast Trips
Grande Ronde River Guided Chukar Hunt Cast & Blast Trips
Grande Ronde River Guided Chukar Hunt Cast & Blast Trips
Grande Ronde River Guided Chukar Hunt Cast & Blast Trips
Grande Ronde River Guided Chukar Hunt Cast & Blast Trips

Grande Ronde River Guided Chukar Hunt Cast & Blast Trips

Although from time to time we stand on our doorstep at the Minam Store and hear chukars calling from the hill above, our guided chukar hunts beginning on the Wallowa River are primarily focused on the ten mile stretch of the Grande Ronde River above the Powatka Bridge takeout. As the Wallowa flows into the Grande Ronde and continues to descend north, its canyon opens and pine stands give way to the open grass slopes and rugged basalt rimrock that chukars love. That being said, there is plenty to do in the canyon before we reach that stretch. During the months of October and November the upper portion of the trip provides rafters with a beautiful backdrop of larches, alders, and cottonwoods turning golden and beginning to drop their leaves. Additionally, for people interested in combination guided hunting and fishing trips, both the Wallowa and Grande Ronde offer excellent trout fishing in the fall with the chance of hooking steelhead improving as winter approaches. If you'd rather focus soley on bird hunting, the canyon offers excellent ruffed grouse numbers in the riparian zone and ample dusky(blue) grouse hunting on the open timbered ridges and benches above.

Why book a river trip? This stretch of the Grande Ronde is a designated Wild and Scenic waterway and is within a roadless and trailess area. This limits access and insures the birds aren't overly pressured. Chukar hunting down the river helps prevent bumping elb. . . Continue Reading >

Rates & Dates

  • Chukar Hunts

    Grande Ronde River - $800 per day-4 days minimum

    Snake River through Hells Canyon - $800 per day, 5 days standard for combination Oregon/Idaho hunts.

    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. 

Whether you’re exploring the Wallowa River or embarking on a guided rafting trip, our partnership with Orvis ensures you have the finest fly-fishing gear and accessories to make your adventure truly unforgettable.

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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

Josh B. - Google Review
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