Spring bear 2023 in northern Idaho

[Jessewillits]

What’s going on guys and gals, me and two buddy’s are headed north to the panhandle area to do some spring bear spot and stalk, we will be headed out Friday night after work and have all next week off. Not tied down to any specific areas, but we have never bear hunted Idaho, anything we should be aware of or anything we should know to make this more of a successful trip for us? We are from Oregon, and just looking for some pointers to help us be successful. We plan on doing a lot of walking and like I said earlier not tied to any specific areas. So any help is much appreciated! Thanks

 

[d3ntalbliss]

Can't speak to a specific area, but look with your glass more than you look with your feet.

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[Jessewillits]

Yeah we plan to do that.

 

[MtnBum]

What’s going on guys and gals, me and two buddy’s are headed north to the panhandle area to do some spring bear spot and stalk, we will be headed out Friday night after work and have all next week off. Not tied down to any specific areas, but we have never bear hunted Idaho, anything we should be aware of or anything we should know to make this more of a successful trip for us? We are from Oregon, and just looking for some pointers to help us be successful. We plan on doing a lot of walking and like I said earlier not tied to any specific areas. So any help is much appreciated! Thanks

If you can find some country open enough to glass large swaths that’s never a bad option. I would key in on areas adjacent to rivers if you’re gonna be doing the spot and stock method. If you can find some old log rds in the bottoms with swamps and green grass I would check those.

 

[2-Stix]

drainages, grass, water and units that are 4-5 years old.

 

[Jessewillits]

Thanks guys we busted tail today in unit 4,4a but are pretty beat from driving all night. Gonna hit up 6 in the morning I think

 

[sportsmans challenge]

Thanks guys we busted tail today in unit 4,4a but are pretty beat from driving all night. Gonna hit up 6 in the morning I think

Good luck

 

[Jessewillits]

Good luck

Thank you sir

 

[DenimChicken]

Good luck. I had pretty good luck finding bears in Idaho a few weeks ago by using some of the aforementioned techniques. The bears were pretty mobile and constantly on the move. I'd try to find some open country and I wouldn't give up on a spot too soon if you don't see anything immediately.

 

[Jessewillits]

Good luc

Good luck. I had pretty good luck finding bears in Idaho a few weeks ago by using some of the aforementioned techniques. The bears were pretty mobile and constantly on the move. I'd try to find some open country and I wouldn't give up on a spot too soon if you don't see anything immediately.

Yeah we have been pretty unsuccessful so far, we have been in the 4,4a, and some of 6 today. I think we may try down south a little further the next three days

 

[sportsmans challenge]

Not seeing any or not any size?

 

[Jessewillits]

Not seeing any or not any size?

Not seeing anything at all

 

[sportsmans challenge]

I noticed where we were there wasn't a ton of size, but a few bears here and there. Bait was involved. From what I have heard bear rut comes soon so maybe some more boars will be cruising

 

[Brandon.miller.4]

Make sure you're staying out to the very last minute of shooting light. Odds go up drastically as the night goes on

 

[Jessewillits]

Yeah we are, I just don’t think we know where to go

 

[MtnBum]

Yeah we are, I just don’t think we know where to go

Did you guys check out at cliffy areas with scattered timber?