“Cast & Blast”
CHUKAR HUNTING & STEELHEAD FISHING
THE “Cast & Blast Adventure
Chukar are an amazing (and tasty!) upland game bird that is native to Asia. They were introduced into Idaho between 1933 & 1957. We’re pretty happy they found home in the Salmon River Canyon! They give us a very unique opportunity to hunt them while we are out Steelhead Fishing from a drift boat.
Chukar are not an easy bird to hunt. They require steep & rough hikes covering large amounts of elevation. Though we occasionally run into coveys of birds riverside while floating, we usually need to follow their calls & work to reach them.
We generally recommend those interested in a “Cast & Blast” trip to come for at least 2 days, so we get ample time to split Chukar Hunting & Steelhead Fishing equally. It’s easy to let time get away from you on a long hike chasing the sounds of birds, or a few hot holes catching Steelhead!
Season: Late September - January 31
Price: 225/angler (Minimum 2).
Dates, rates, & FAQ’s
When?: Late September - January 31
Where?: Salmon River - Riggins, Idaho. We have a 59 miles of amazing scenic river we are permitted to fish & hunt on
Price?: $225/angler (minimum 2 spots per boat)
How long?: Full day - 10 hours
What kind of fishing techniques are used?: Drift Boat gear fishing, including pulling plugs, drifting bait, and float fishing.
What else can we catch?: Book your trip between September 15 & October 31 for a fun Fall Chinook Salmon fishery, too!
Can we do a longer trip?: Definitely! We actually encourage it heavily when booking a Cast & Blast trip. It’s easy to let the hours go by on a hike, or get caught up in fishing - come out for a few days and you’ll get a great mix of fishing & hunting!
What does SRD Provide?: Experienced Steelhead fishing & Chukar hunting guides, all fishing gear needed, snacks, coffee, water, comfortable heated drift boat.
What do we need to bring?: Idaho Steelhead Permit & Fishing License, General Hunting License, lunch, camera, sunglasses, shotgun, ammo, hiking boots, hunter orange vest or hat, drinks of choice.
How should we dress?: Dress warm & with multiple layers! We fish & hunt rain, snow, or shine! Bring quality rain gear & check the forecast beforehand! Please come with hunter orange vest and/or hat.
Can I bring my dog?: Totally! We love dogs on our boats! We ask that you do not bring your dog if they have not spent time in a boat. Though we know bird dogs are very well-trained dogs, sometimes the new environment of being in a boat can be a challenge for them.
Does SRD provide the gun?: We do not provide your firearm or ammo. Please come prepared with both.
More Details: Visit our FAQ, or shoot us a call or text at (208) 507-8447 for more information!
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