Spring in the Wenaha

[clearwater]

Well....I finally got selected for a spring bear hunt!!! I can’t express how excited I am 😁. I’ve never gotten the opportunity to focus on bear so I’m stoked to have this spring opportunity. With that said, I’ve been in the Wenaha a few times in the fall helping friends with quality elk tags but haven’t been up there in the early spring. I’m curious what suggestions folks might have for access in the spring and general timeframe for snow melt?
Thanks



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[SilkOnTheDrySide]

Good luck. Hope you’re ready for it!


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[JWEBB]

Lot of snow up there. Gonna be a fun hunt

[Skyvalhunter]

Get in shape for it

[clearwater]

I’m not worried about the conditioning, just wish the snow was melted.


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[Shawn Ryan]

Have a great hunt. Glad a tag was drawn for someone who has spent time there. Post pics of your bear!

[Calvin Rayborn]

Right on! 

[runamuk]

I am betting it got slammed with snow today, we woke up to a hard wet snow at camp. Got about 2 inches it melted off down low but was still snowing in the high country on my drive out today.

[Axle]

Keep us posted. Take some pictures to share too 

[clearwater]

I am betting it got slammed with snow today, we woke up to a hard wet snow at camp. Got about 2 inches it melted off down low but was still snowing in the high country on my drive out today.

What area were you in? Hoping that snow melts quick and I can get in there from the south for the opener. ☀️☀️☀️


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[nwhunter]

Unless you have time set aside for multiple trips be patient. If its not an early spring and gets warm and greens up you will have better luck waiting until later in the season for the bears to be out roaming for feed and the boars to be looking for sows.. Lots of guys can't wait to get over there and go for the opener or soon after and that's all the time they have and it only gets better. Early also means everyone is going in at the same general spot so you won't be alone in there...Its a fun hunt just don't go to early is my advise..

[Magnum_Willys]

I have a spot dialed in when the snow lifts but need to gets some more ammo loaded for it.  Easy 1050 yard shot but the pack is 11 miles round trip on the trail or 2+ miles straight up and down.  How bad do I want a bear 

[clearwater]

Unless you have time set aside for multiple trips be patient. If its not an early spring and gets warm and greens up you will have better luck waiting until later in the season for the bears to be out roaming for feed and the boars to be looking for sows.. Lots of guys can't wait to get over there and go for the opener or soon after and that's all the time they have and it only gets better. Early also means everyone is going in at the same general spot so you won't be alone in there...Its a fun hunt just don't go to early is my advise..

Thanks for the advice....luckily I’ve got time to make a few trips and just looking forward to being in the blues more than anything.


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[frazierw]

Was down there this weekend, I have never seen so much wolf sign and wolves in my life.  Tracks every where, had one wolf at about 80 yards broadside, heard at least two more below me kill something.  Then heard more at night.  Quite a surreal experience.

[trophyhunt]

Was down there this weekend, I have never seen so much wolf sign and wolves in my life.  Tracks every where, had one wolf at about 80 yards broadside, heard at least two more below me kill something.  Then heard more at night.  Quite a surreal experience.

That is terrible news, I’ve heard from a couple people that guide in the blues that support what you saw.  Between the wolves and another group the elk numbers are crashing very quickly, sad deal.  I’m not sure how much the wolves impact bear populations?