ID Black Bear Unit 22

ID 22 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access ID 22 spans nearly 550,000 acres across steep, high-elevation terrain ranging from 1,380 to 8,699 feet. Three-quarters of the unit is public land, offering substantial access for self-guided hunters. Elevation variation supports diverse habitat — lower drainages with riparian cover transition to high-country ridges and alpine zones. This vertical relief concentrates bears near water sources and seasonal food, particularly in riparian habitat during early fall. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping ID 22 hold a modest history of record-book black bears. Adams and Washington counties combined show consistent entry production..