There are a ton of options for bear hunting in Idaho. Our Idaho black bear hunting guides and outfitters offer baited hunts, great spot-and-stalk, and even hound hunts depending on what type of hunt you’re looking for. An added bonus is Idaho has LOTS of color phase black bears. Even though they are called black bears, the coloring of Idaho’s bears are also cinnamon, brown and some have blazes.
Black Bear Hunting in Idaho
- Idaho has a healthy population of black bears.
- There are some units that have a two-bear limit.
- Color phase bears are common…even the norm in some areas of Idaho.
- Taking a mature boar is always the goal with the Idaho black bear hunting outfitters that we work with.
- Baiting, hound hunting and spring bear hunts are all legal in Idaho.
- In the Fall, Idaho has some good combo opportunities.
- Nonresident deer and elk tags may also be used to harvest a black bear or mountain lion.
- Idaho Black Bear Hunting Regulations
BLACK BEAR HUNTING GUIDES & OUTFITTERS
Outdoors International can help you find a great bear hunting trip with a vetted outfitter that fits your expectations.
The hunt you book needs to be in an area and/or with an outfitter that would satisfy your trophy quality expectations, while also fitting your physical condition level and your budget. That’s what our service is all about. Let is know if you’d like to schedule a consultation.
Thousands of people have trusted Outdoors International to help plan their hunt.
We have a team of hand-selected hunting experts to help you book your next trip. Our job it is to help you in researching, booking and planning a great adventure with one of our amazing outfitter partners around the world.
My hunt was absolutely top notch.
The outfitter is a fantastic man and incredibly hard working and knowledgeable, there is no doubt he will do everything within his power to make peoples hunts successful and enjoyable. I plan to do it again with him next year for sure.
Wade Zuver
Our hunt was excellent.
We saw bucks every day along with all other sorts of wildlife. Mountain goats, bears, and foxes were common sights. Fishing and crabbing was special bonus. The food was excellent, the crew was amazing. Outdoors International did a great job of finding exactly what we were looking for.
Jesse Neveau
What an amazing experience!
The hunting lodge was out of this world!, Rooms, food and the scenery were all A+. Our guide was exceptional and had us on Shiras moose all five days. We saw over 30 total with at least 10 bulls. They had a plan for everything including taxidermy and game processing.
Kayla Redmon
Idaho Black Bear Hunting Seasons
Spring bear hunts are offered in May and June. Bears can also be taken during the fall elk and deer seasons.
Bear Hunting Methods
Idaho is blessed with many legal ways to hunt black bears. You can bait, run hounds or hunt spot-and-stalk style. *Although it is illegal to bait for wolves, they can be taken incidentally while hunting black bears over bait.
Where to Hunt Bears in Idaho
Idaho has many wild, remote backcountry and wilderness areas, all with plenty of bears. Most of them live in the mountain ranges, the foothills near Boise, everywhere north of the Snake River, and the southwest part of the state.
BOOK YOUR BLACK BEAR HUNT WITH Outdoors International
Here are a few Outdoors International black bear hunting clients from over the years.
You can find many more in our gallery and hunt reports.
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