Spring bear

[QuazyQuinton]

Oregon spring bear draw results are up. I got my Sled Springs-Chesnimnus tag to mentor my son. Time to start making plans. Oh wait, I've been making plans for quite a while already!

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[fackelberry]

I have shot 3 Blackbears here in Wyoming, I personally baited them myself. Lots of work and lots of food. i havnt did it for about 4 years now, thought i might try again this spring we will see. I cant seem to shoot a " black" blackbear. All of mine are Chocolate brown. Where i hunt there is alot of color phase black bears. Nothing better than spring bear hunting to help get over with wintertime blues!

 

[rcfireninja]

You guys are getting me excited to try a spring bear hunt. With this being my last semester of school I will be able to go somewhere next spring in 2018 to try it for the first time. I am thinking MT or ID.

 

[DRUSS]

Oregon spring bear draw results are up. I got my Sled Springs-Chesnimnus tag to mentor my son. Time to start making plans. Oh wait, I've been making plans for quite a while already!

QQ

That's a fun hunt to have. Hope you guys have a good trip. We usually get a turkey or 2 when we head over there.

 

[eodmickelson]

I'm so excited for spring bear! I missed the entire fall hunting season due to a deployment. This will not only be my first bear hunt but my first hunt in Idaho too!

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[crownroyal]

Anyone familiar with 32,32A in Idaho?? I drew that unit this year as a NR. Never hunted a bear in my life but am looking forward to spending some quality time in the mtns and chasin around with some buddies.. Anyone have pics or a story of a spot and stalk hunt in these units?? Cant wait to get out there

 

[andrew12gauge]

Not super familiar with that country but always throw my app in, from what I hear there are a lot of bears and in that open country it shouldn't be too hard to find em, good luck I'll be next door in unit 39 for general season


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[eodmickelson]

Not super familiar with that country but always throw my app in, from what I hear there are a lot of bears and in that open country it shouldn't be too hard to find em, good luck I'll be next door in unit 39 for general season


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I'll either be in 39 or 43 depending on snow/pressure. It's my first Idaho hunt so I'll be scouting as much as I can over the next few weeks.

 

[andrew12gauge]

Lots of bear in 39, I hunt pretty low so snow won't be a problem in my spot. As far as pressure I've rarely seen the day I didn't have the whole mountain to myself during spring bear


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[eodmickelson]

Lots of bear in 39, I hunt pretty low so snow won't be a problem in my spot. As far as pressure I've rarely seen the day I didn't have the whole mountain to myself during spring bear


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Thanks for the info! It looks like a great area, I'm excited to explore it.

 

[highplainsdrifter]

I have shot 3 Blackbears here in Wyoming, I personally baited them myself. Lots of work and lots of food. i havnt did it for about 4 years now, thought i might try again this spring we will see. I cant seem to shoot a " black" blackbear. All of mine are Chocolate brown. Where i hunt there is alot of color phase black bears. Nothing better than spring bear hunting to help get over with wintertime blues!

Where I hunt, in Wyoming, there is a good mix of black bears and cinnamon bears. I shot a black one last year, and would love to get a chocolate one.

 

[7shot]

Anyone familiar with 32,32A in Idaho?? I drew that unit this year as a NR. Never hunted a bear in my life but am looking forward to spending some quality time in the mtns and chasin around with some buddies.. Anyone have pics or a story of a spot and stalk hunt in these units?? Cant wait to get out there

That is a good hunt. This year, there is tons of snow so don't get frustrated if you don't see too many bears early on. Often you will see more bears in there during the last week of season as the males will be cruising looking for sows. Good luck, be patient behind the glass, find a good location up high where you can see open green hillsides that border dark timber or patches. Lots of bears in that area.

 

[ivorytip]

extended bear season in Idaho this year to supposedly, I know it was proposed, did it stick? great year for that with all this snow.

 

[andrew12gauge]

extended bear season in Idaho this year to supposedly, I know it was proposed, did it stick? great year for that with all this snow.

This spring bear season is still based on the 2015/2016 regulations. If the proposal for extended seasons stuck it will not take effect until next spring(2018)


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[tim]

some of the season around here go to the end of july. Been that way for a little bit now. Granted you can't access them until july , but.

 

[crownroyal]

That is a good hunt. This year, there is tons of snow so don't get frustrated if you don't see too many bears early on. Often you will see more bears in there during the last week of season as the males will be cruising looking for sows. Good luck, be patient behind the glass, find a good location up high where you can see open green hillsides that border dark timber or patches. Lots of bears in that area.

Thanks for the insight!! One of my buddies has mentioned the snow up there this year I'm considering not even hunting until may do you think that's smart thinkin or should I be there early?? I have wheelers and ranger but no tracks and no snowmobiles but I ain't afraid to walk.

 

[andrew12gauge]

I'll be hunting in 39 by late April, I noticed this morning that there is no visible snow remaining on squaw butte(unit 32). I think you'll be safe hunting early as long as you don't go too high


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[dadams41]

I will also be hunting bear in Idaho for the first time this year. I will be in unit 10. We are limited on time and will be going up for a week the end of may. Would it be worth it throw bait up when we get there or would that not allow us enough time for a good bait set? I know the area is rich with bear but just want to make sure i'm planning for the right things before we go.

Thanks

 

[SouthForkguy]

Bears have a great sense of smell and could detect your bait within minutes of putting it out. I've had them hit brand new sites in Wisconsin within hours of closing the camera lid and leaving. Good luck, I wish I could join!

 

[Horsenhike]

Cool thread. My kid really wants to bear hunt for some reason. Never shown any interest until this.