Outfitting & guiding since 1944, Sawtooth Outfitters is a second generation pack outfit. Born & raised on a 400 acre working cattle & sheep ranch on Alta Lake, outfitter Brian Varrelman has lived a lifetime of outdoor experience. Serving six years as president of Washington Outfitters & Guides Assoc. (and later four years as president of North American Outfitters (representing 1500 pack outfitters in Wash DC), 2010 marks his 30th year owning and operating his own outfitting business. Maintaining a herd of 70 horses & mules, Sawtooth Outfitters packs hunting clients inside over 700,000 acres of remote wilderness in Chelan & Okanogan counties. Known as the Pasayten Wilderness (GMU 203) and Lake Chelan/Sawtooth Wilderness (GMU's 242 & 243), these areas offer some of the richest opportunities for hunting "high country" migratory mule deer. Hunting with Sawtooth Outfitters allows the hunter a wilderness experience where the rewards of success can match the challenge of the hunt. Many clients can & do bring tags for both mule deer and black bear. Trophy bighorn rams (Manson Sheep Unit 16), mountain goat (North Lake Chelan Unit) and cougar hunting (okanogan County) are also available by special permit through the Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife. You must apply by May 20th - results will be published by June 30th. www.wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/special-permits_raffles