Wyoming black bear

[Wireman07]

Just wondering if anyone on here has experience hunting the bighorn mountains for black bear. I have some questions for you! Thanks everyone!

 

[deerhunter5555]

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[Murse15]

I'm heading out that way in a few weeks as well. Get any good Intel you wouldn't mind sharing?

 

[FullCurl406]

Have always wanted to hunt the bighorn range for bears.

 

[Gynaroo]

We go next week. Snow lines still feel pretty low. So we are watching back up areas. We will be in south central Wyo. Goodluck.

 

[deerhunter5555]

I hunted in the fall with an outfitter. Ross Adney of Beavertrap Outfitters. I killed as well as my son. There were 6 in camp and all had opportunities.

 

[Hunthabit]

We go next week. Snow lines still feel pretty low. So we are watching back up areas. We will be in south central Wyo. Goodluck.

What resources do you use to find the snow line from afar? I'm headed out in southern Wyoming with a friend end of May but I'm worried it might be a little late.

 

[7RemMag]

What resources do you use to find the snow line from afar? I'm headed out in southern Wyoming with a friend end of May but I'm worried it might be a little late.

OnX’s “recent imagery” filter can be used. There are also plenty of weather stations up there that can give you that information if you know the name of a given peak.

 

[Gynaroo]

What resources do you use to find the snow line from afar? I'm headed out in southern Wyoming with a friend end of May but I'm worried it might be a little late.

Snotels and weather stations.

Wyoming has a female mortality closure. If the number of sows is met the season gets closed. This is random but pay attention the bear hotline. If the area is closed see if there are still open areas near. If not Idaho. I’ve hunted bear in the unit I’ll be in Memorial Day weekend. Some of the forest roads were still not drivable in a wheeled vehicle.

 

[Hunthabit]

I always forget about the recent imagery feature. Thanks for the reminder. I'll check that out

 

[Hunthabit]

Snotels and weather stations.

Wyoming has a female mortality closure. If the number of sows is met the season gets closed. This is random but pay attention the bear hotline. If the area is closed see if there are still open areas near. If not Idaho. I’ve hunted bear in the unit I’ll be in Memorial Day weekend. Some of the forest roads were still not drivable in a wheeled vehicle.

Thank you, I'm aware of the sow mortality limit and know to call that hotline every day. Am I correct in my understanding that late May, early June the rut should be kicking in?

 

[cnelk]

Want to see where the snow is at?

Check this satellite imagery out -

https://browser.dataspace.copernicu...e3D="MAPZEN"&cloudCoverage=30&dateMode=SINGLE

 

[Hunthabit]

Want to see where the snow is at?

Check this satellite imagery out -

https://browser.dataspace.copernicus.eu/?zoom=5&lat=50.16282&lng=20.78613&themeId=DEFAULT-THEME&visualizationUrl=U2FsdGVkX1+hMRlxb0iaRKbpwPIJlUpq5bZAcgUeO3DrFKrfwaUaPSuQ5U5PvDzzVNw2EHgynttK2jc8r4SjzELZ3Alx+DAhws4SM8lvoNdAJ4kx93Q0BXryL2GS4Yex&datasetId=S2_L2A_CDAS&demSource3D="MAPZEN"&cloudCoverage=30&dateMode=SINGLE

Wow, thank you! What a great resource. I used to use a NOAA website but it's no longer available(or at least it changed and I can't find it anymore)

 

[Gynaroo]

Thank you, I'm aware of the sow mortality limit and know to call that hotline every day. Am I correct in my understanding that late May, early June the rut should be kicking in?

Yes. In that window you should see some rut action.

 

[sivart]

Want to see where the snow is at?

Check this satellite imagery out -

https://browser.dataspace.copernicus.eu/?zoom=5&lat=50.16282&lng=20.78613&themeId=DEFAULT-THEME&visualizationUrl=U2FsdGVkX1+hMRlxb0iaRKbpwPIJlUpq5bZAcgUeO3DrFKrfwaUaPSuQ5U5PvDzzVNw2EHgynttK2jc8r4SjzELZ3Alx+DAhws4SM8lvoNdAJ4kx93Q0BXryL2GS4Yex&datasetId=S2_L2A_CDAS&demSource3D="MAPZEN"&cloudCoverage=30&dateMode=SINGLE

Brad, thank you for providing an endless supply of awesome information. Bless you

 

[24valve]

Thank you, I'm aware of the sow mortality limit and know to call that hotline every day.

On this note, be prepared with a plan B in another unit should the one you're hunting close prematurely.

What resources do you use to find the snow line from afar? I'm headed out in southern Wyoming with a friend end of May but I'm worried it might be a little late.

This NOAA website allows you to check past years and current snow depths:

NOHRSC Interactive Snow Information

www.nohrsc.noaa.gov

WYDOT webcams are also useful for determining the snow line:

Wyoming Travel Information Map

 

[Jmelehr84]

We go next week. Snow lines still feel pretty low. So we are watching back up areas. We will be in south central Wyo. Goodluck.

I'm new to Wyoming; how is the terrain in South Central WY? Is it mostly private property, or is there solid public access for an out of stater?

 

[Gynaroo]

There is plenty of public for you to access. Private too if you know people. Terrain is mostly break like country. Big draws with water in the bottom. Before fires it would be green pine in one side and sage or aspens. But fires have changed the landscape significantly.

 

[Jmelehr84]

There is plenty of public for you to access. Private too if you know people. Terrain is mostly break like country. Big draws with water in the bottom. Before fires it would be green pine in one side and sage or aspens. But fires have changed the landscape significantly.

Thank you! I will have to check into that some more. Fires are a blessing and a curse, I suppose.

 

[manitou1]

Snotels and weather stations.

Wyoming has a female mortality closure. If the number of sows is met the season gets closed. This is random but pay attention the bear hotline. If the area is closed see if there are still open areas near. If not Idaho. I’ve hunted bear in the unit I’ll be in Memorial Day weekend. Some of the forest roads were still not drivable in a wheeled vehicle.

(resident)Yes, I have had seasons where I bought a tag and the mortality capped and closed the season in two weeks.