Bear Hunt

Spring Bear hunting occurs as the big bruins come out of hibernation. The coats are long and thick. Claws are long. You will be hunting near the snow line from tree stands erected close to active bait piles. Hunters may use a bow or rifle, or both. You will be living among the bears where there is 100% opportunity. We have 60/40 color phase ratio where the big boars weigh up to 350 pounds. Hides stretched as much as 6 feet squared, are common.

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This is a 5-day hunt in which food and lodging is included. Lodging consists of wall tents, with wood stoves for comfort. Cots with mattresses are provided. Excellent food is home cooked.

Click here to view our 2006 Bear Report

Click here to view our 2007 Bear Report

Click here to view our 2008 Hunting Report

METHOD OF HUNTING BEAR

Over Bait - Bears respond well to bait piles made up of a mixture of bread and grease. These piles are established a week or more ahead of the hunt, and monitored for activity. Sows with cubs are off limits, and illegal to take. Care and patience are necessary to eliminate the possibility of a mistake.

Tree stands are set up within archery range of the bait piles. Once in the stand, your guide will leave you, and monitor activity at other stands for possible use the next day. Our goal is to keep you on active sites.

Spot & Stalk - By glassing hillsides, your guide will assist you in spotting for big boars. Once spotted, you need to work your way close enough to place a good shot with a rifle. Archers are seldom successful at spot & stalk, and therefore not recommended. Your guide will remain with you during a spot & stalk hunt.

Hunter Safety: If you were born after 1975, you will need to show valid proof of completion of the hunters safety course, or show your license from another state.

Safety Orange: is not required in Idaho, however for safety reasons we recommend an orange vest and orange backpack.