Jack O'Connor Center — Attraction in Idaho

This was a super nice little bit of education. Both me and both my teens found it to be educational (as a mom I love that) and fun to see. Mr. O"Connor and his family are responsible hunting advocates and the places and animals they have seen is very impressive. You can see mounts of a LOT of things not available to most and some that you never need existed if you haven't traveled the world. I wish I would have gotten more photos of the inside but, I was so engulfed in reading and seeing, I didn't think about it then. Free but, any and all donations help to keep the lights on. This is rite inside the hells gate state park so, if you don't have a park pass already...you will have to paythe park entrance fee ($12-$15 bucka I believe) Lady at the desk is super helpful and full of knowledge about the O'Connor family and friends, there travels and lives, and the impact they have had for hunting responsibly still...

Great history and story. Very knowledgeable staff. Only problem I have as an animal and nature lover is the trophy hunting. Can say it was a different era all you want but truth is, humans have devastated animal populations for a long long time before Jack was even born. To think he could be different than any other was his mistake. Now he has the heads of endangered animals on his walls and instead of regretting it they celebrate it. I will never understand how anyone can kill...

The Jack O'Connor Center is one of those places that speaks to a specific group of people.... people who remember Jack O'Connor as the Outdoor Life writer, big game hunter, and early wildlife conservationist that he was. The center is full of his memorabilia including his favorite hats, guns, writings, and numerous trophies. If you want to revisit days gone by and learn about a true American Sportsman, then I recommend a trip...