"The hunt was tough due to the cat's location but that made my experience that much better. I harvested a mature Tom. My guide Joey was phenomenal and positive the whole time. What else can be said. The people and the food are great along with a successful hunt. Can't ask for much better!

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- Vince

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"Joey would step between you and a bear if he had to and I watched him do it. Joey is the best houndsman I have ever seen. The only bad thing I have to say about this experience is they put 3 great bears in front of us in 1 day and our hunt was over just like that! Thanks for the great experience. Oh and by the way Rosa is a phenomenal cook! I'm glad I didn't eat as much as my stomach told me to or I wouldn't have been able to move!

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-Matthew

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"My son and I went Mountain lion hunting with Joey, we both got a lion the same day, one of the greatest experiences of my life, we went back the following year, we had a fantastic time, we both got bears, and then we just came back from another trip with Joey and Rosa, the greatest trip I’ve ever been on.  Five stars hands down! Going back again next year."

  -Tom

 

"My wife and I have hunted color phase bears with Joey and he is the hardest working guide I have ever hunted with. He really goes the extra mile to make your hunt successful. Also his wife Rosa is a great cook and makes sure everything runs smoothly at camp. We highly recommended them for a bear or lion hunt in Idaho!"

-Bill

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“Best hunting trip of my life, food is amazing, people are amazing. by far the best in the buisness, Joey and Ole worked they’re tails off in non favorable weather to put me and my dad on 2 very good toms. Will be coming back!

-Brody Bryant “

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“QUALITY!!!! The opportunity to run with Joey was life changing...I've been around the industry for a long time and I can honestly say Joey and Rosa are what is needed for those looking for a experience of a lifetime---Hard working, caring and just flat out good people that know what they are doing!

-John Annoni “

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“I’ve hunted with Joey 2x and Rosa has been the camp cook on both of those occurrences.  Joey is the best houndsman I’ve ever hunted with and his wife the absolute best cook and host.  Nobody would be left disappointed with these 2.

-Ryan Slagle “

 

“Very experienced and professional guide service.  I have never experienced anyone work so hard to get hunters tags filled.  My dad and I both got cougars a few years ago and we have bear hunted the past two years and enjoy every minute.  This past year the dogs treed bears every single day.  We eat good, laugh and have a blast when we are with Gunther's hound dogs!  Looking forward to bringing my daughter on the next hunt.  Highly recommend!

-Sean Slavin “

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“Thanks to Joey Dotson and Rosa Dotson at Back 30 Outfitters . We hunted lions for 3 days in some very harsh and extreme country and conditions.  Joey had the dogs on a lion at least once each day but weather, "Murphy" and the lions was not going to make it easy. On our third day out of 7 to hunt, Joey and Mike put the screws to Murphy and the Monster of an Idaho Lion met my wife! Shooting a new bullet from Cutting Edge Bullets it was dead before it fell from the tree! Amazing outfitter, guide, dogs and family. Thank you!

-Predator to Prey Skull Cleaning “

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"My husband and I had the absolute best time on our last minute 3 day turkey hunt. We would highly recommend Back 30 Outfitters as your next hunting destination! The lodge is beautiful, the home cooked meals were delicious, and the entire crew was amazing! We tagged out with time to spare. Roe was an amazing guide and puts us right where we needed to be to see those big toms. You will see beautiful country while hunting. This was by far the best vacation we have taken together!

- Amanda Hudson

 

"Unbelievable experience!  When I'm wrong, I'm not afraid to admit it.  I really frowned on bear hunting with hounds. It's nothing that it seems.  Anyone that hunts, should try it.  It's as "fair" as any method of bear hunting, if not the fairest. It's not a run them up a tree and shoot them kind of thing.  Nothing at all what I expected, and I will be doing it again!  Joey is a class act, he'll go out of his way to accommodate you, as well as anyone in his outfit!  Travis and Dave are a blast.  The food is exceptional. Rose and her mother will make sure you get full!  Not to mention, a sack lunch packed with your name on it every morning when you walk out the door after breakfast.  Last, but not least... When it comes to turkey hunting, Roe will put them in your lap. His knowledge of the area and the birds are second to none and he's as fun as it gets!  The lodge atmosphere is literally their home life and they treat you like family.  Their children make it fun and entertaining, as well as add the comfort of a loving home. Lastly, if you're lucky enough to see Joey grab his guitar, you're in for a real treat.  He can play and sing better than any live entertainment you've ever heard. Back 30 outfitters are amazing, warm hearted people with a profound experience I would recommend to anyone!!

- Charlie Reed