Black Bear — Clearwater Region, Idaho

Idaho's Clearwater region holds one of the highest black bear densities in the lower 48. Spring and fall seasons. Bait station hunting legal in Idaho with excellent success rates. Generous tag allocations — multiple tags per hunter available.

Spring black bear hunting over bait is a visual, exciting way to hunt — you'll see bears in daylight as they emerge from winter dens and seek high-calorie food sources. Fall hunters can combine bear with elk or deer. Color phases include chocolate, cinnamon, and classic black bears.