There are very few controlled (draw) bear tag options in Idaho, including spring season, fall season, and a youth-only hunt. Other than the less than 10 hunt options for controlled hunt periods, the rest of the state is wide open for general bear hunting. You will need to pay attention in your planning to your specific zone as each unit has multiple variants such as season dates, dates, when/if dogs are prohibited, and what units you can use a second bear tag in. Unfortunately, there is not a really easy way to sum up the dates, but most units will have a spring season from April to June and a fall season from October to November.
All persons placing bait must possess a baiting permit issued by Fish and Game. Baiting permits are issued by mail or in person at Fish and Game offices beginning March 1st of each year. Baiting permits will be valid in the calendar year for which they are issued. A hunter may possess only one Fish and Game baiting permit each year and may maintain up to three bait sites.
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