 Will
P. Marcroft – Lead/Supervising Professional Guide
Will’s family homesteaded in the Big Lost River
Valley over 4 generations ago and he has spent his whole life here hunting,
fishing, and trapping. Will’s passion for the outdoors is unparalleled
and he is one of the most respected hunters and guides in the state
of Idaho. Will is married to Cheryl and they have a daughter and 4 sons.
Outfitting
& Guide Experience:
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Idaho Licensed Guide since 1986 with this outfitting
business, both present and prior ownership.
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Over 30 years hunting, fishing, trapping, etc.
in the Big Lost River Valley and surrounding areas.
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Extensive knowledge of operating area, hunting
operations, and all other aspects of the outfitting and guide business.
Highly Experienced Hound Hunter having harvested numerous “too
many to count” black bears and mountain lions for clients, family,
and friends.
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Has harvested or helped others harvested several
hundred big game animals - 9 different species.
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Has hiked and backpacked extensively throughout
the outfitting and guide operating area.
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Lifelong resident and he represents the 3rd generation
for his family in the Big Lost River Valley
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US Forest Service Employee – Assistant Fire
Management Officer, Salmon/Challis National Forest
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Has extensive First Aid and Emergency Management
Training and Experience from his fire work with the USFS including
extensive training in leadership, incident command, etc.
 Brad
Lambson – Professional Guide/Designated Agent
Brad’s family has been a part of the Big Lost
River valley for over 5 generations. Brad is a home builder and is married
to his wife Heather.
Hunting & Guide
Experience:
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Idaho Licensed Guide off and on for over 18 years
and has hunted, fished, and trail rode extensively in the Big Lost
River Valley.
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Over 25 years hunting, fishing, trapping, etc.
in the Big Lost River Valley and surrounding areas.
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Has harvested or helped others harvested over
a hundred big game animals; 8 different species.
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Has hiked, trail rode, and backpacked extensively
throughout the outfitting and guide operating area.
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Lifelong resident of the Big Lost River Valley
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Owner and Operator of a General Contracting Business
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Extensive Experience with livestock, horses, and
packing.
 Jake
Johnson – Professional Guide
Jake and his family own one of the premier ranches
in the Big Lost River Valley and he is the 4th generation of his family
to operate and manage the family ranch. Jake is also an accomplished
home builder and the former Idaho State High School All Around Cowboy.
In the summer, on a Saturday night, you will most likely find Jake at
a rodeo serving as a Pick Up Man for his In-laws rodeo company. Jake
is married to Heather and they have 2 beautiful daughters.
Hunting
& Guide Experience:
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Idaho Licensed Guide for 5 years and has lived
in the Big Lost River Valley his whole life.
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Has harvested or helped others harvest over hundred
big game animals - 7 different species.
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Has hiked, trail rode, and backpacked extensively
throughout the outfitting and guide operating area.
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Owner and Operator of the Family Ranch and Cattle
Business
- Extensive Experience with livestock, horses, and
packing.
 Brad
Lambson – Professional Guide
>Brad’s family has been a part of the Big Lost
River valley for over 5 generations. Brad is a home builder and is married
to his wife Heather.
Hunting & Guide
Experience:
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Idaho Licensed Guide off and on for over 18 years
and has hunted, fished, and trail rode extensively in the Big Lost
River Valley.
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Over 25 years hunting, fishing, trapping, etc.
in the Big Lost River Valley and surrounding areas.
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Has harvested or helped others harvested over
a hundred big game animals; 8 different species.
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Has hiked, trail rode, and backpacked extensively
throughout the outfitting and guide operating area.
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Lifelong resident of the Big Lost River Valley
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Owner and Operator of a General Contracting Business
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Extensive Experience with livestock, horses, and
packing.
 Thomas
“Chip” Palmer – Archery Elk Hunting
Guide
Chip is the 2nd generation of his family to live in
the Big Lost River Valley. Chip has guided and hunted in the Big Lost
River Valley for over 35 years. Chip’s archery hunting success
is unparalleled in the Big Lost River Valley, having harvested a bull
elk 26 of the past 26 years with his bow. Chip is a Foreman for the
Big Lost River Valley Highway District. He is married to his wife Lori
and they have 2 daughters each.
Hunting & Guide
Experience:
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Idaho Licensed Guide off and on for the past 26
years and has hunted, fished, and trail rode extensively in the Big
Lost River Valley.
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Very knowledgeable of the area, legendary accomplished
archery hunter, will be primary archery hunting guide with nearly
40 years hunting and fishing experience in the Big Lost River Valley.
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Has harvested or helped others harvested hundreds
of big game animals - 6 different species.
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Foreman for Lost River Highway District –
Operating Engineer & Equipment Operator
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Extensive Experience with livestock, horses, and
packing.
 Don
Baxter – Hound Hunting Guide
Don grew up in the Big Lost River Valley though his
career has taken him to Boise for his primary residence. Don is an accomplished
hound hunter and joins our team every year for the Spring Black Bear
Season. Don is married to his wife Cindy and they have a daughter and
a son.
Hunting & Guide
Experience:
 Preston
Marcroft – Professional Guide
Preston is Will’s older brother and has spent
his life here hunting, fishing, and trapping in the Big Lost River Valley.
Preston lives and works on the 6X Ranch and has harvested a 347 Net
Score Pope & Young Elk with his bow. Preston is also an accomplished
houndsmen.
Hunting & Guide
Experience:
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Has hunted and extensively in the Big Lost River
Valley and the primary outfitting operating areas.
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Idaho Licensed Guide off and on since the mid
1980’s.
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Over 30 years hunting, fishing, trapping, etc.
in the Big Lost River Valley and surrounding areas.
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Extensive knowledge of operating area. Experienced
Hound Hunter having helped harvest numerous black bears and mountain
lions for clients, family, and friends.
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Has harvested or helped others harvested several
hundred big game animals - 5 different species.
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Has hiked and backpacked extensively throughout
the outfitting and guide operating area.
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Lifelong resident and he represents the
4th generation for his family in the Big Lost River Valley
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