Mc call aviation

[Lukeduke13]

Has anyone on here ever flown into any of the Idaho units that Mc call aviation Drops people off in?
Thanks

 

[robby denning]

No but I’ve heard good things about McCall Aviation. It’s been a while but I had a friend that guided back on the middle fork and they flew him in and out of there.
That was over a decade ago but they’ve been a solid business and should be easy to find current info on

 

[Lukeduke13]

Thanks Robby

 

[Pafarm]

I’ve heard great things about them and gem air. Never been with either though.

 

[Lukeduke13]

I’ve heard great things about them and gem air. Never been with either though.

Thanks, I’ll have to look into gem air. McCall will only fly into unit 27 without a guide.

 

[Jtb.kfd]

I have flown out of McCall (McCall Aviation) multiple times as well as Challis (Middle Fork Aviation). Feel free to PM me if you have questions.

 

[Accubond]

Flew with McCall several times. They are fine. Don’t really have anything to compare them to other than talking to guys camped in there and seeing other planes on the strip. The McCall side seems to get more weather than the Challis side which can limit McCall from flying. It has affected our trips (shortened, or lengthened, depending which way we’re going) one year spent 6 extra days just eating deer meat. But that wasn’t their fault, you couldn’t get in from either side.

 

[High Climber]

I flew out of Cascade when I went

 

[Fire_9]

McCall, cascade, and middle for aviation are all good. My choice would be middle fork though

 

[Lukeduke13]

No but I’ve heard good things about McCall Aviation. It’s been a while but I had a friend that guided back on the middle fork and they flew him in and out of there.
That was over a decade ago but they’ve been a solid business and should be easy to find current info on

Hey Robby, do you know any boat companies that will take up on the salmon river and drop you off and then pick you up?

 

[PanhandlePilgrim]

Flown with them a lot. Their hunter special is probably the best deal to get in and out of the Frank. Great pilots too. That being said, they bought a bigger air plane and now use it like a bus so you might find yourself doing multiple pick-ups/drop offs once you're on the plane. Their customer service is great though. If you need meat hauled out you just send Jen an inreach message and she'll get an airplane headed your way and it doesn't cost you any extra.

 

[Lukeduke13]

Flown with them a lot. Their hunter special is probably the best deal to get in and out of the Frank. Great pilots too. That being said, they bought a bigger air plane and now use it like a bus so you might find yourself doing multiple pick-ups/drop offs once you're on the plane. Their customer service is great though. If you need meat hauled out you just send Jen an inreach message and she'll get an airplane headed your way and it doesn't cost you any extra.

Right on, thanks. how were your experiences back there? I have Also been looking at trying to find a boat company that will take me into the frank and hike from the river

 

[robby denning]

Hey Robby, do you know any boat companies that will take up on the salmon river and drop you off and then pick you up?

I don’t, but I would look at some of those outfitters around Riggins. Some of those guys have jet boats for their operation.

 

[PanhandlePilgrim]

Right on, thanks. how were your experiences back there? I have Also been looking at trying to find a boat company that will take me into the frank and hike from the river

I can't speak to the boat services. I know they cost more and they can't take you up the river as far and you can fly.
As far experiences, theres no shortage of adventure there. Mature mule deer are generally high so they are hard earned and elk are very hard to come by, stay mobile and dont be afraid to move camps. Everyone always says take a wolf tag but that is about the only animal I have yet to see there, that being said, its cheap and good to have one with you.