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IdahoBlack Bear

ID Black Bear Unit 1

Total Acres
1,584,328
Public Land
72%
Elevation
1,747–7,668 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Rifle — GApr 15, 2026Jun 15, 2026either

AI Scout Analysis

# ID 1 Black Bear — Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** ID 1 spans a dramatic 1,747–7,668 ft elevation range, offering diverse habitat from lower river bottoms to high alpine. With 72% public land and 1.58 million acres, the unit provides substantial OTC hunting opportunity and DIY access without draw constraints for the general season. **Herd Status** Harvest data shows consistent bear numbers—recent years averaged 130–180 bears killed annually across all seasons. The unit appears to...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
8 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2022Hunt 8501 (2nd Draw)resident00
2022Hunt 8501 (2nd Draw)nonresident00
2022Hunt 8501nonresident21
2022Hunt 8501resident13614

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
3 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data
2022213
2022Rifle3