Exo Journal — Bear Hunting

I recently returned from my very first Idaho spring bear hunt. This was a hunt that I shared my plans for previously and that I was looking forward to more than most, as I am a bear hunter through and through. In short, it was incredible. I spent 9 days solo bear hunting and backpacking through some of the most rugged country in the Lower 48. Bears were spotted, stalks were made, and shots were taken. However, no bears came home with me on this trip. In the end, I just flat-out missed. A bummer to say the least, but...

I love hunting bears during the spring in my home state of Arizona, and I also love seeing new places. I started looking into other bear hunting opportunities in western states and decided to hunt the remote and rugged wilderness of Idaho. Here is how I am planning my Idaho spring bear hunt as a non-resident...

As bears emerge from hibernation and begin feeding on green slopes in the spring, it is a great time for you to come out of your own winter slumber and get in the mountains. If you are new to bear hunting, here are some helpful tips to get started chasing spring chasing bears.