2016 Spring Bear

[X-Force]

Its time to apply... but you already know that. Just wondering with the doubling of NE corner permits if more people are switching to those units?

If I could escape work during the spring I would be putting in for huckleberry or 49 degrees just to do a double Turkey/Bear hunt.

[wheels]

went NE and west last year going only west this year

[Antlershed]

I normally put in for the Blues, even though Sasquatch ate all the Bears after he decimated the Elk population, but my wife is pregnant with our second child and her due date is May 10th, so I will probably just do points this year.

[Machias]

You should add a choice, "I always go to Idaho, no draw and always a spring season". 

[ShaneTyTrey]

You should add a choice, "I always go to Idaho, no draw and always a spring season". 

[pd]

You should add a choice, "I always go to Idaho, no draw and always a spring season". 

While that is completely accurate, it doesn't tell the whole story.  Yes, at least in the Panhandle, you can be assured of OTC spring bear (fall bear, too) tags.  And, they are cheap for foreigners like me.  However, because baiting is allowed in Idaho, a drop in hunter like me is at a real disadvantage, in my opinion.  At least in Washington everybody is the same (no baiting).

On the other hand, there just doesn't seem to be much interest amongst 90%+ of Idaho hunters for bears.

Do you agree??

[Machias]

Actually not at all.  There are TONS of bears to be had without baiting in Idaho.  Lots of areas too difficult to bait in and perfect for spot and stalk, if you are physically able.  Some areas get very little pressure.  Idaho has a healthy number of bear hunters, baiting, hounds and just general hunters.

[X-Force]

I'm surprised no one has switched to NE corner with a couple hundred more permits. If I don't draw Washington I'm thinking about Idaho this year. Planned a trip last year that fell through.

[tgomez]

I will put in for NE corner because it is where I hunt bear, and I feel it is one of the best black bear areas in Washington State.

[Machias]

I will put in for NE corner because it is where I hunt bear, and I feel it is one of the best black bear areas in Washington State.

It is!!

[RB]

Thanks for the reminder gotta get on it!

[kodiak 907]

Its time to apply... but you already know that. Just wondering with the doubling of NE corner permits if more people are switching to those units?

If I could escape work during the spring I would be putting in for huckleberry or 49 degrees just to do a double Turkey/Bear hunt.

I drew 49d last year, got two gobblers on opening day and hunted bear the rest of the week. It was a sweet week in the woods.

[X-Force]

Sounds awesome. I may have to switch my application around...

[saylean]

X-force, nice new pic in your avatar...where was I in it?! You know where I put in. Best of luck to all others. I would love to do a eastern wa hunt for bear for a week or so, but close to home just makes it too easy.

[trophyhunt]

Mmm, spring bear!! Man I wish I could draw this tag ever year, so damn fun!  With only one point this year, I'm screwed.