ID Black Bear Unit 1

ID 1 — Terrain & Access ID 1 spans nearly 1.6 million acres across a dramatic elevation range of 1,747–7,668 feet, creating diverse habitat from lower river valleys to high alpine terrain. Over 72% of the unit is public land, offering substantial opportunity for independent scouting and hunting without reliance on private permission. The unit's size and elevation diversity support varied black bear habitat. Lower elevations provide productive food sources and cover; higher country offers escape terrain and rugged, less-pressured country for those willing to gain elevation. Hunt Character This is a large wilderness-capable unit suited to hunters..