Hunting Pack Trips

Aaron Lee and Judy Burkhart, owners of Early Winters Outfitting and Saddle Co., would like to invite you to hunt with them this fall and celebrate over 30 years of outfitting. Aaron has lived in the Mazama area for 50 years. Judy operates the riding stable and repairs and builds tack and cooks on pack trips. Aaron began packing under Jack Wilson's watchful eye in 1973, and has developed a reputation for being one of the most knowledgeable packers in the North Cascades. Avid hunters and anglers, Aaron and Judy are considered by most locals to have an "inside track" on the location of trophy mule deer and trout. So make your reservations today! EWOSC is licensed under the U. S. Forest Service in the Pasayten Wilderness and Okanogan National Forest. EWOSC is an equal opportunity recreation service provider. We would like to thank our staff and helpers.

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Mule Deer Drop Camps
Modern Rifle and Archery (two person minimum)
With the purchase of North Cascade Safari, new and existing hunting areas are now available.

High Hunt:
Sept High Hunt: Sept 15th - 25th; unit 203/ Pasayten Wilderness
Guests ride horses or mules. Gear is packed on mules. High hunt is located in the Pasayten Wilderness, unit 203. You will meet us at the Hart's Pass trailhead. No extra charge to hunt bear.

General Season:
October General Hunt runs Oct 11th - 21st units 203, 218, 224, 231, 242 and 300. Call for more information.
Guest ride horses or mules. Camp gear is packed on mules. Travel is approx 5-12 miles. Hunters meet at our ranch in Mazama, WA. Cougar and bear hunting is included.

Archery Season:
Sept 1st - Sept 15th.
Call for more information.

Muzzlelload Hunt:
Sept 26th - Oct 3rd.
Call for more information.

Guided Hunts:
We use horseback, 4 wheel drive vehicles and foot. Basecamp and spike camps. Federal and private land.

Bear Hunts:
We use horses and foot hunting.

Costs:

We furnish: 12'x14' or 14' x 16' wall tents, stoves, axe, shovel, scabbards, lantern and fuel. No extra charge for game transport, caping, or preparing trophies for travel; weight restrictions apply, extra weight needs prior approval, approx 125 lbs of gear per person. Drop camps are available for 3-9 days at the above price. Longer distance camps may result in additional charges.

Call for late tag permits, mule deer and late white tail seasons.

Deluxe Trips...

Custom Orders
We are now taking orders for custom made saddles, rifle slings and scabbards.

References

Forest Service Regulations for Wilderness and Forest Use