Idaho Spring Bear

[Schoolhousegrizz]

Hello everyone, I would love to talk to some people that know their stuff about bear hunting in idaho. I have hunted bears quite a bit, however, I've only shot one . I have a late season spot that I go to end of June that I will keep going. However, I'm trying to find an early season spot like late April early may. Last year I hit unit 39. I have packgoats and like to get into the backcountry for the experience. I did not see any boars in 39. I I'm kind of figuring that area out and have an idea of where to go this year. With that said, I'm not sure it's that great of an area? I hear these stories and see these videos of people seeing a dozen bears and tagging out almost yearly. I would like to stay away from the panhandle area, it is just too far away.
I'm just looking for an area to get back in with the pack goats and have a good hunt. I'll probably just head to 39 again unless someone can talk me out of it and tell me there's much better areas. Would love to talk if anyone's interested
Thanks everyone!

 

[Big_wals]

Thread 'Idaho Spring Bear' https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/idaho-spring-bear.151552/

Lot of info here. Theres bears in 39, just gotta find em. Same for nearly every other unit

 

[sneaky]

I think there's more bears killed in 39 than any unit in the state. Also more people hunting 39 than any other unit too lol.

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[Schoolhousegrizz]

I think there's more bears killed in 39 than any unit in the state. Also more people hunting 39 than any other unit too lol.

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Yeah it was busier than I thought it would be

 

[PathFinder]

I'm sure that everyone is just dying to talk you into hunting their favorite area.
Idaho has heaps of wilderness that pack goats could help make a lot more comfortable. Go explore somewhere and then don't tell anyone anything.

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[Schoolhousegrizz]

I'm sure that everyone is just dying to talk you into hunting their favorite area.
Idaho has heaps of wilderness that pack goats could help make a lot more comfortable. Go explore somewhere and then don't tell anyone anything.

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Some people have been very helpful. Looks like I am trying a different area this year. I like exploring new country, can't wait.

 

[mercy17]

It is more difficult than I thought it would be to get into the mountains in April. Deep snow makes access tough.

 

[Schoolhousegrizz]

It is more difficult than I thought it would be to get into the mountains in April. Deep snow makes access tough.

Agree

 

[Wrench]

I tend to kill bears between may 15th and June 15th.....most weather included.