Bitterroot Bears

[Yooper906]

I have some areas picked out in/near the Bitterroots W of hwy 93. Anyone have any first hand knowledge of this area? I know it's a big area, just curious on the bear density or would looking E of 93 be better? Feel free to pm if you'd like. Thanks!

 

[406LIFE]

Plenty of bears on both sides. There had been a griz on the ID side last spring, he moved on but don't be surprised if another shows. Two years ago we had a griz at Lee Metcalf Refuge the think came from the Rock Creek drainage.

 

[daltrix99]

Lots of bears on both sides like 406 says. I will add that the terrain is much more difficult to hunt on the W side of 93. E side more hilly and open.

 

[mtmuley]

Lots of bears is relative I guess. PM me where you are focusing on. mtmuley

 

[mtmuley]

Lots of bears on both sides like 406 says. I will add that the terrain is much more difficult to hunt on the W side of 93. E side more hilly and open.

Not totally true. mtmuley

 

[Deleted member 16014]

Lots of hippy chicks on the west side a la greenhorn’s goat hunt, look out for trail side yoga.

 

[mtmuley]

Lots of hippy chicks on the west side a la greenhorn’s goat hunt, look out for trail side yoga.

I've seen some weird things (and people) on some of the more popular trails on the West side. If hunting bears, South is better. mtmuley

 

[BAKPAKR]

My old roommate and I ran into some free spirits on Trapper Peak and up near Bear Creek Pass back in my college days. I don’t remember if we saw any bears.

 

[daltrix99]

Not totally true. mtmuley

Well, nothing is totally true. I was speaking in generalities for the sake of guidance to someone with no idea.

 

[shoots-straight]

There's bears, not a top choice if you live North of the Root.

 

[PaulRevere]

The west side is nasty!

 

[mtmuley]

The west side is nasty!

If you want to socially distance yourself during deer season, the West side of the Root is a great place to do it. mtmuley