Question for the Spring Bear hunters

[hunter14870]

Thank you for the info. There is a steep learning curve to these areas I'm sure, and I don't want to do anything unsafe

 

[MHWASH]

How concerned should a person be about rattlesnakes during the spring bear season in Idaho or Montana? I'm from an area with no rattlers, and don't know if there are a common thing to run into or if it is rare to see one. If they are a problem, I was curious if there are areas that are less likely to have them. And do most people wear snake gaiters?

We've ran into rattle snakes mid April in Idaho, but we don't worry about them. They usually give you plenty of warning.

 

[hunter14870]

Ok great. I've done a lot of hiking in the national parks out west, but it's different being on the trails compared to through the brush