ARIZONA MOUNTAIN LION or COUGAR
Guides and Outfitters
Nothing gets the blood pumping more than coming up on hounds that have bayed or treed a mountain lion! Our lion guide offers 5-day cougar hunts behind well-trained dogs in the rugged mountains of Arizona. Our lion guide is recognized as one of the top Arizona houndsmen for dry ground cougar hunting. Opportunity is normally high on these hunts if you are in good shape. Mountain lion hunting is conducted in various regions around Arizona, depending upon where a lion is located during scouting. Non-resident hunters typically fly into Tucson or Phoenix and rent a vehicle to meet the lion guide at a designated hunting area.
Please note: Arizona Mountain Lion hunts can be physically demanding at times because hunting is done in mountainous terrain. Hunters are encouraged to condition themselves before arrival in order to increase their odds.
Seasons: The best times to hunt are during the cooler months of November through March.
Licenses/Tags: Arizona lion tags are over-the-counter or can be purchased by mail before you arrive. There is NO DRAW. Tag fee for non-residents: $75.00 and hunting license for non-residents is $160.00.
Weapon Types can be archery, muzzleloader, centerfire rifle or centerfire handguns. Shots are typically within 100 yards, so weapon choice is not as critical as other big game hunts. The .223 bolt action to .30-30 lever action will work fine. Ideal Handgun calibers are .41, .44 or similar.
LION HUNT OPTIONS
Option 1: 5 day Fully-Guided Mountain Lion Hunt: Contact for Pricing
Option 2: Daily Rate Guide-Only Lion Hunt: Fee per Day plus Fee upon Harvest - Contact for Price
The Fully-Guided Lion Hunt Includes: Meals, camp accommodations, packing out of animal, trophy prep, a guide and up to 5 days of hunting.
The Daily Rate Guide-Only Lion Hunt does not include the meals or accommodations. Out-of-town hunters can book a room at the nearest hotel and meet daily in the field.
Flying non-resident hunters should rent a vehicle and will be notified where to meet.
Cost for licenses and tags, butchering, shipping of meat, hotel stay before/after hunt, rental car (if flying) are the hunter's responsibility.
A minimum 50% nonrefundable deposit and hunt contract is required to book a hunt.
Mountain Lion Hunt Photos
A big Tom mountain lion caught by guides Andy and Randy
Claude took this nice Southern Arizona Mountain Lion. Notice: dry ground, no snow.
Randy with a nice Tom taken after a snowstorm
A big snow storm allowed easy tracking for the dogs.
Another Tom takenafter a snowstorm.
Barry from Nevada with a giant Tom mountain lion.
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