Color Phase Bears. Rugged Country. Unforgettable Pursuit.

Guided black bear hunts in Northern Idaho—chase bears through high-country clear cuts, thick timber, and berry-covered hillsides with expert guides and world-class hounds.

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Prime bear country

Our Northern Idaho bear hunting country is known for a strong population and a wide range of color-phase black bears—black, red, blonde, cinnamon, and chocolate.

We hunt active logging country, where fresh clear-cuts draw bears in with thick vegetation and heavy berry growth—natural magnets for spring and fall bruins.

Bears typically range from 150 to 300 pounds, with larger mature males encountered often.

Spring Season:

Mid-April through end of June

  • Bears emerge with thick, full coats after hibernation

  • Also supports predator management during elk and deer calving season

  • One of the few Idaho outfitters offering a two-bear hunt


Fall Bear Hunts:

Fall hunts are also available, please contact us for timing and options.

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Hunt Methods

Hound Hunts (Most Popular)

  • Start by cutting a fresh track

  • Release our BearPath-Plott hounds, trained to pursue and tree bears

  • Track the pack via radio collars while you stay with the vehicle

  • When the bear is treed, we guide you in for the final stalk

Bait Hunts (When Available)

  • Hunt from a strategically placed tree stand or blind

  • Bait sites are rotated annually and stocked with fresh bait

  • A patient, watchful style for hunters who prefer to sit and wait

All hunts begin with a short 4x4 or ATV ride into bear habitat. On our guided black bear hunts in Northern Idaho, we offer the following methods depending on the season and your preference:

“This isn’t just a bear hunt. It’s a full-immersion predator experience in the heart of Idaho wilderness.”

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Two men in camouflage and outdoor clothing are sitting next to a large black bear that is lying on the forest ground, with a rifle leaning against a tree nearby.
Two men in camouflage and outdoor clothing crouch behind a deceased black bear in a forest. One man is smiling and holding the bear's head, while the other has a surprised expression. The background features green trees and sunlight filtering through
Six dogs, mostly black with two brown, sitting on a vehicle with a metal railing in a grassy field with trees in the background.
A scenic outdoor setting with a forest of tall trees under a blue sky. In the foreground, a rugged off-road vehicle with a dog crate attached contains three dogs, one lounging on top, one peeking through the bars of the crate, and another at the bott
Two men in outdoor clothing kneel beside a caught black bear and a dog in front of a waterfall in a forested area, indicating a hunting scene.
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Three men stand in a forest behind a large fallen log with a bear lying on top of it.
A black dog climbing a tree in a forest, wearing a collar and a tracking harness.
Five men with a black bear they hunted, surrounded by green trees in a forest. Two of the men are in camouflage clothing, and one has a dog nearby. The bear is laying on the ground with a bow placed on it.
A man posing with a large, black bear lying on a fallen log in a forested area. The man is holding a bow and arrow, wearing a blue shirt and a cap.
A man holding up a large, upside-down, fuzzy animal paw with claws in a forest. The man is smiling and wearing a gray shirt, watch, and a black cap backward. Trees and forest ground surround him.
A man in a gray long-sleeve shirt and cap kneels in a forest, holding a large bear with black fur and a brown face, lying on the ground with blood around its leg.
Group of five people, including children, in a forest with a large black bear and a hunting dog present. One adult man is holding a young black and white dog, and there is a large black bear lying on the ground.
A black bear with a thick coat of fur is climbing a tree, surrounded by green leaves and branches.
A man and woman in camouflage and black clothing with a rifle pose behind a large, bear lying on a fallen log in a forest.
A black bear sitting on a tree branch in a forest with dense green foliage.
Three dogs standing on a wooden surface outdoors, with three more dogs partially visible beneath the surface, and a background of trees and sunlight.
Group of five boys and one adult posing with a bear in a forest, with two dogs nearby.
A boy in an orange hoodie sitting behind a large log in a forest, posing with a brown bear laid across the log.
A black Labrador Retriever puppy lying on forest ground next to a large bear paw with claws, with the puppy wearing a colorful collar and a tracking device attached.

Hunt Pricing

📞 Please call, text, or email for on 5-day bear hunts

Families & non-hunters welcome (small fee)

📅 Plan to arrive the day before and leave the day after your hunt.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Note: Idaho requires hunter education for those born after Jan 1, 1975 unless proof of prior license can be provided.

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After the Hunt

A rustic wooden cabin with a porch, illuminated from inside, with a grill on the porch, surrounded by trees and a hillside in the distance.

Return each evening to our spacious cabin lodging with full amenities — hot showers, home-cooked meals, and a warm place to relax between adrenaline-filled days.

Comfortable lodging makes a big difference on multi-day guided hunts, especially during spring and late-season weather.

We’ve got lodging, logistics, and gear prep covered—check Lodging & Travel Info