Idaho Spring Bear

[cmatzek]

Looking to come out to units 21/28 (maybe 17) in May for spring bear. Wondering about grizzly population/concerns and if any griz food storage protocols should be followed?

 

[Matt5266]

Maybe a chance in 17. Other units no. Always take food precautions though, black bears can be the worst offenders. Just hang it away from camp

 

[nighthawkf-117]

Anyone near the Selway able to report on snow conditions? I know generally it’s been a low snow year but curious specifically about the selway near the Montana boarder.

 

[packgoatguy]

Anyone near the Selway able to report on snow conditions? I know generally it’s been a low snow year but curious specifically about the selway near the Montana boarder.

Your best bet is to call the forest service in Darby. But they are way under staffed and I doubt anyone from there will be trying to get up high before mid to late May. The snotel sites show less snow than average, but still considerably more than historical lows... and the mountains along the salmon and Bitterroot are supposed to get more snow these next few days/week.