“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!
Dates & Rates
Season: September 20th - January 31st
Price: 240/angler - Minimum 2 anglers per boat
FAQ’s & More
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When: Sep. 20 - Jan. 31
Where: Salmon River - Riggins, Idaho. We are permitted to fish & hunt for Steelhead & Chukar on 63 miles amazing & scenic river.
Price: $240/angler (min. 2/boat)
Trip length: Full day - 10 hours.
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Salmon River Drifters provides:
Experienced Steelhead Fishing & Chukar Hunting guides, all fishing gear needed (non-fly trips), snacks, coffee, water, soda, comfortable heated drift boat.
You 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.
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On our Steelhead Fishing Cast & Blast Trips:
We fish with conventional gear. We frequently back troll plugs, drift bait, or fish floats.
We typically “look & listen” for birds while we are jumping from fishing hole to fishing hole. We don’t like to blindly hunt side canyons unless they consistently hold birds throughout the fall.
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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.
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.
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We will meet you at our office: - 1512 N Main St, Riggins ID, 83549. (Look for the sign with our logo) We meet at 6:45 AM Mountain Standard Time. Feel free to come a few minutes early and have a cup of coffee with the guides!
After we meet: We will drive either upstream or downstream from the office. If we fish downstream, we will ask you to help us shuttle. If we fish upstream, we will ask you to follow us to the take-out and we will handle the shuttle separately.
On single-day trips: We’ll enjoy 8-10 hours of floating and fishing. At the end of the day we’ll take you back to your car or the office!
On back-to-back day trips: We’ll typically fish & hunt upstream from town, leave the boat riverside, and come back to the boat in the morning.
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