Mountain lion bayed on snowy rocks by a hound
Arizona hunting guides & outfitters

Guided Mountain Lion & Bear Hunts in Arizona

Hunt Arizona's lions and black bears behind a trained hound pack, with a family-run outfit that knows the country. Over-the-counter tags mean you can hunt this season.

  • Trained hound pack
  • OTC tags, no draw
  • Family-owned
  • Snow or dry ground
Our specialties

Hunts that start with the dogs

Lion and bear with hounds are what we do best. We also guide Arizona's draw species when you pull a tag.

Hunter carrying a harvested mountain lion through snowy pine forest with hounds

Mountain Lion

Six-day hound hunts from September through May, in the snow or on dry ground. $6,500 guided.

Lion Hunts
Two hunters with a harvested black bear and a hound in ponderosa pines

Black Bear

Three-day fall hound hunts, August through December. Most bear tags are sold over the counter. $4,500 guided.

Bear Hunts
Hunter with a mule deer buck on a truck tailgate

Drew a Tag?

Elk, mule deer, Coues whitetail, antelope, javelina, predators, and photo safaris. Full-service guiding.

All Hunts & Pricing
Hounds jumping and baying at a treed animal
How a hound hunt works

You judge the animal before the shot

  1. Find the trackWe check roads and canyons before dawn for fresh sign.
  2. Turn out the dogsThe hounds work the track until the lion or bear trees or bays.
  3. Get to the treeYou follow the race on foot. It can be steep, rough country.
  4. Make the callWith the animal treed, you take your time, judge it, and decide.
More About Our Hounds
From our clients

"An amazing once in a lifetime hunt"

"It was a real incredible experience for me. Having a knowledgeable hunting guide, great team of dogs, this hunt is one I will always remember. If you want to have an amazing experience then you have to go with Boykin Guides & Outfitters."

Jeff Ice · Mountain lion hunt
Guide with the hound pack at the truck in the desert
Recent hunts

Arizona lions and bears

Why book with us

Why Boykin Guides & Outfitters

  • Hounds first. Our lion and bear hunts are built around our own trained dog team.
  • No draw needed. Lion and most bear tags are sold over the counter, so you can hunt this season.
  • Family-owned and operated, with longtime guides for a one-on-one experience.
  • Flexible for residents. Split a 6-day lion hunt into two 3-day trips around work.
  • Veterans and youth get special rates. Hunts for hunters with disabilities are available too.

Questions about tags, units, or fitness? Call Doug at (928) 242-2931.

Arizona lion and bear hunts with hounds

Ready to hunt Arizona?

Call Doug to talk dates, units, and tags. Or send a quick inquiry and we'll call you back.