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Between our 3 vast areas in the Bitterroots of Idaho and our Maine operation - we take more bear and bear hunters each year than any other outfitter conducting business solely in the lower 48 US. Here in Idaho, we offer both bait & hound hunting.
We own and Operate 3 outfitting businesses here in Idaho under Russell Pond & B bar C Outfitters. We maintain close to 100 bait sites in the St. Joe and Clearwater National Forests. We generally take 6 hunters per week per camp and run 90 to over 100% success rates with all take methods combined. Bears average 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 feet in length. Every year we take a few 7 footers as well. Average weight may run from 160 to 225 lbs.
Our season opens the 1st and 15th of April depending on the area chosen. Baits are placed as early as possible, but we do not take hunters until the 2nd week of May. This allows the bears plenty of time to establish feeding patterns on the baits. A hunter may expect to see several bears during the week's hunt. This past spring we had no hunters without shot opportunity and killed 135% overall. Keep in mind that not all hunters were after 2 bear either.
Fall bear reopens the last day of August and we immediately re-bait spring-established fall sites. Generally, we do not take folks for fall bear over bait till the end of the 2nd week of September to the first week of October.
Hunt cost quoted are plus tax and you supply your own tags (unit 10). Second bear options are available for $1000 and must be booked in advance. If appropriate, the website will be changed soon to reflect these prices please regard them as most current.
Our region of Idaho offers some of the best bear hunting in the United States. We do have a two-bear limit area available indicative of the excellent bear population. This region features the unique occurrence of the 4 color variations of black bear. Our harvest for the last several years, has been 50 to 60% color phase bear. When blacks are chosen it is generally for large size or prominent "V" marking on the chest. Located in the lush Bitterroots, our areas boast some of the most spectacular scenery to be found anywhere. The spring weather is generally mild with wet periods. Best of all for our bear hunters on stand - there are NO BUGS. That's right, none of the plague of black flies you will find in the Canadian Provinces while spring hunting.
Please don't hesitate to reach out for a future bear hunt!
