Spring black bear Montana 2025

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Hello all, I am planning a hunt this year with my father. We are planning on the first week of June, but interested on what you guys say for time of year to go. I have a couple of areas in mind, but this will be my first time out west. I'm a college football player so I usually spend my falls playing football and chasing Michigan whitetails whenever I can sneak out. For me the size of the bear does not matter, rather than just the experience of the hunt, I love spending time in the woods. Hiking will not be an issue, I would love to spend time away from the general crowd. Grizzlys arent really a concern for me, I'll be prepared. Here are some of the areas I am looking into,

South of Bozeman- wondering if there is a certain area better than another

Unit 150- This unit really interests me, I know the harvest numbers are super low but is it just because of hard access, or is there just no bears in there

unit 200- Ive heard a lot of people go here but it all looks the same trying to escout

unit 240- also really interests me

crazy mountains- exactly as the name says, the public land looks like a nightmare, but people say there are a lot of sign.

I just want to know if I'm on the right track. Any tips are greatly appreciated, just trying to get on a bear and get my dad one as well. I will 100% share my story and any tips I learn along the way. my email is nicholas.ostas@gmail if you prefer email.
 
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