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Meet Hoby Gartner

Owner & Outfitter | Deadline Outfitters

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Born and raised in Southern Idaho, Hoby Gartner grew up hunting Idaho’s Unit 54, just 30 minutes from his hometown. His passion for hunting began at a young age, tagging along with his grandpa and uncle long before he was old enough to carry a rifle of his own. At 12 years old, he harvested his first mule deer—and from there, hunting became much more than a pastime. It became a way of life.

Hoby began professionally guiding in 2004 at the age of 20. Newly married, his wife Tasha joined him on the adventure, traveling and working alongside him in hunting camps throughout the West. Together, they spent seasons in Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona, Kansas and Alaska.

In 2006, Hoby began guiding in Alaska for Dall sheep, coastal brown bear, interior grizzly and moose. Those years provided incredible experience, lifelong friendships and opportunities to hunt throughout North America and beyond—including Africa and the Northwest Territories, where Hoby harvested a once-in-a-lifetime Dall sheep.

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The Beginning of Deadline Outfitters

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In 2008, Hoby and Tasha had the opportunity to purchase the outfitting rights to Idaho Unit 54—the same country Hoby grew up hunting. They officially began building Deadline Outfitters from the ground up, initially offering primarily mule deer and mountain lion hunts.

Since then, Deadline Outfitters has grown tremendously. Years of scouting, guiding and time spent in the field have allowed Hoby and his team to expand the operation and offer exceptional opportunities for elk, mule deer, moose, antelope, mountain lion, upland game and more.

In 2018, the Gartner's added a private upland game preserve, introducing guided pheasant, quail and chukar hunting alongside their big-game operation.

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A Family Built Around the Outdoors

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Deadline Outfitters has always been a family operation. As their family grew, their children grew up much the same way Hoby did—surrounded by hunting, hunting camps and the outdoors. From Idaho to remote Alaska camps, hunting has remained an important part of the Gartner family's life and something they are grateful to experience together.

Today, the adventure continues with Deadline Outfitters Alaska LLC, where Hoby is registered in Alaska's Delta Management Area. The operation continues to grow, with additional Alaska hunting opportunities on the horizon.

What began with a young boy following his grandpa and uncle through the mountains of Southern Idaho has grown into a lifelong career, a family business, and the opportunity to share those same mountains and experiences with hunters from around the world.

We have been incredibly blessed by the friendships, opportunities and adventures this business has brought into our lives. We hope Idaho calls to you, and that Deadline Outfitters can be part of your next hunting adventure.