Idaho — Black Bear

ID Black Bear Unit 22

Name: Idaho Unit 22 Black Bear Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

548,318

Public Land

77%

Wilderness

Elevation

1,380–8,699 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Dog Training — G	May 23, 2026 — Jul 31, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — 8001	Apr 1, 2026 — May 22, 2026	—	either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

20.5

Top Score

21.2

Recent (5yr)

AI Scout Analysis

# ID 22 Black Bear — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access ID 22 spans 548,000+ acres across dramatic elevation (1,380–8,700 ft) with 77% public land access. The unit encompasses both low-elevation river breaks and alpine terrain, offering diverse hunting conditions from spring riparian corridors to fall mast areas. Early-season (April–May) hunts focus on lower elevations as bears emerge; fall hunts (September–October) push into higher country where berries and acorns concentrate animals. ##...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
18 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Hunt 8001	nonresident	232	7
2023	Hunt 8505	nonresident	1	2
2023	Hunt 8502 (2nd Draw)	nonresident	18	1
2023	Hunt 8501	nonresident	2	1
2023	Hunt 8502	nonresident	40	10
2023	Hunt 8001	resident	1,355	68
2023	Hunt 8501	resident	130	14
2023	Hunt 8502 (2nd Draw)	resident	355	7
2023	Hunt 8502	resident	844	90
2023	Hunt 8505	resident	111	23

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2022		—	126	—
2022	Rifle	—	25	—
2022	Rifle	—	17	—
2022	Rifle	—	5	—