Idaho Spring Hunt

[Dreaded Archer24]

Hey guys, I was planning on going to Idaho for the first time to do a spring bear hunt just wondering has anybody had success I’d be going under archery. I planned on using bait any tips on good bear bait besides sweet bunches of oats and Oreos lol?


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[Eldoradotim]

One thing I've noticed about bait, it seems like everything works. Everyone has a secret recipe or combination of different things. The only thing I noticed wasn't loved was dog food, they've loved everything else I've put out.

 

[Wagondriver]

Might want to check out the regulations on baiting. That should narrow it down some.

 

[T_W]

Hey guys, I was planning on going to Idaho for the first time to do a spring bear hunt just wondering has anybody had success I’d be going under archery. I planned on using bait any tips on good bear bait besides sweet bunches of oats and Oreos lol?


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Spread some type of oil all around the bait. The idea is the oil will stick to a bear's feet and other bears will follow the scent back to the bait site.

 

[Eldoradotim]

Spread some type of oil all around the bait. The idea is the oil will stick to a bear's feet and other bears will follow the scent back to the bait site.

I've heard that multiple times as well, and done it multiple times. Not just bears but any critter will leave a bread crumb trail back to your bait.