This is an Oregon outfitter who specializes in rifle, muzzleloader and archery hunting for Rocky Mountain bull elk in central and eastern Oregon. He hunts mainly private land, with a bit of public ground too. About 30,000 acres of private ground, plus some large tracts of landlocked BLM ground. You have a very realistic chance at taking something in and around the 300” class, with most bulls in the 280” to 310” range, and they have taken them to 362”. Each year they manage to take several 330” to 340” size bulls. Importantly, he can virtually guarantee that you get a tag, which these days can be an issue elsewhere. Just book and go!
The outfitter was originally in law enforcement until he retired to do this full time. He keeps one guide on full time year round to scout, line up properties, assist with turkey and coyote guiding, then bear and then elk. He also does a large number of depredation cow elk hunts late in the year, and those can run into early March. He realizes that for many folks a trip like this may be a once in a lifetime hunt, and they work hard from dawn to dusk to ensure your trip is a happy one. Here are several recent references:
I just wanted to leave a review for our hunt with Oregon # 193 in Sept. of 2019: The hunt exceeded our expectations in every facet. Everyone was very friendly and professional, food was great, and the hunting was even better. The guides were incredible; very knowledgeable and helpful. We were into elk almost every day and together Cody and I had 7 different opportunities to harvest a bull on a 6 day hunt. There were a plethora of elk and bulls on the property, including multiple bulls over 300″. We ended up not harvesting an elk, at no one’s fault but our own (missed shots). I would recommend this Outfitter to anyone and we will definitely be returning for a hunt in the future. Thanks.” – Dylan H.”
“I have hunted two seasons with him and will be returning this year for my 3nd. They have some really nice property for Oregon land. My first season with them, 30 minutes before dark, I saw one of the biggest bulls I have personally ever seen in Oregon at 85 yards with about 20 cows. I would like to say he is on my wall, but dark set in before I could close the deal. I also that same season had an opportunity on a 290” to 300” class bull and got busted trying to draw my bow. Second year, I hunted the open week and saw a few smaller bulls and cows. Rut wasn’t on yet really, but the cams had nice bulls showing up. Gordon wanted to make sure we were successful so he invited us back for the last week of season for no charge; just asked we cover food at $20 a day per guy! – Dan M.
“Three of us hunted with him in central Oregon during the last week of October. We spotted elk every day we hunted, and eventually harvested 2 nice bulls. Both were symmetrical 6 points with one (mine) much larger than the other. See attached photos. We were all very happy with the hunt, guides, and lodging. The two guides knew the property very well and were also great guys to have a drink with at night. The cook had every meal ready and hot for us in the morning and night, and always packed us a field lunch. The price was great and we would definitely consider returning. The only improvement would be to have better equipment. The Polaris Ranger broke down; luckily this happened after we had tagged out. Overall the operation was well run and very professional. A great hunt for the price. I hope this helps, Butch. Also, I will be subscribing to your site. Thank You.” – Vince
He hunts the Northside, Murders Creek, Hepner and Silvies unit. Various parcels total about 25,000 acres. Here they do archery and rifle elk hunts for both bulls and cows. He has guaranteed tags for some of these elk hunts which means no need to put in for the draw. These central Oregon areas have a mix of alfalfa fields and open country, plus juniper and big pine forests.
You can take advantage of a 1×1 guiding opportunity or a 2×1 guiding opportunity. If you book a 1 on 1 hunt, one of their guides will be dedicated to you for the entire hunt.
You need to prepare yourself to go from daylight to dusk and be in good physical condition. You will hunt modest elevations between 2,000-7,000 ft. If you choose to book a 2 on 1 hunt, they do prefer there be 2 of you in your party. They dislike putting 2 guys together that don’t know each other, as this just makes for an uncomfortable hunt when that bull walks in at 10 yards and one guy gets a shot and the other doesn’t. I am sure if you are an archery hunter you know what I am talking about. It’s much easier to congratulate your friend rather than some guy you don’t know.
2026 Available Hunts:
The Northside Unit is located in Grant County. Statistics show that Grant County has one of the largest populations of elk in the State of Oregon. These hunts are a full 5 days of hunting, with departure being the morning of the 6th day. Private and public lands.
5 day 2×1 fully guided archery hunt with food and lodging. Dates are flexible but will range throughout September.
Price: $7,500 with guaranteed landowner tags. License/tag around $1,100.
5 day 2×1 rifle elk hunt. Public and private land hunt. Outfitter tags provided so no draw necessary. This tag would normally take 5 years for a non-resident to draw.
Price:
$6,000. 2×1 – No food or lodging included.
$7,500. 2×1 – Lodging and food included.
5 day 2×1 backcountry mule deer hunt in the Murderers Creek unit. This will be a 5-day guided hunt for trophy mule deer with food/ lodging included. You must be able to hike 5-8 miles per day. They don’t use horses. This hunt is for non-residents with guaranteed outfitter tags. Residents must draw tag.
Price $6,500. Season is first two weeks of October.
Dead-on-the-ground success rates for all of his elk hunts, including bulls and cows, is around 50%, with nearly 100% opportunity, including archery hunts.
TURKEY HUNTING: 2026
Turkey hunts are conducted in the Northside unit located outside of John Day, Oregon. Lodging will be at the main residence or in cabins on private lands. In 2025 success was 100% with all 8 hunters harvesting birds.
2-day all-inclusive private land turkey hunt with 2 nights lodging and food along with 2×1 guiding. You will hunt the evening of the day of arrival, all day on the 2nd day and the morning of the 3rd day. There is a one tom turkey limit per day, with a total limit of 2 birds for this hunt.
Hunt cost is $2,000 1×1 or $1,500 2×1.
1-day guided turkey hunt for 1 tom turkey, 1×1 guiding with lunch provided. $750. 2×1 $500 per hunter.
Spring dates are April 15-May 31, 2026.
LICENSES
Oregon hunting licenses/tags/permits are extra and will total approx. $1,000 for bull elk, $700 for cow elk (OTC). 3-day non-resident license for game birds. $32.50. Non-resident turkey tag $90. (OTC).