Idaho Bear ID certification

[Lilhowie83]

Reminder that with the new year, if you want to hunt bear in Idaho you have to take the new bear identification test. It is an easy test, it feels like they are trying to give you the answer when they ask the question. My 3 boys and I did the test last night and all passed. Here is the link to the test.

Bear Identification and Test Requirement

Anyone hunting black bears in Idaho must show proof that they have passed a bear identification test to help them differentiate between black bears and grizzly bears.

idfg.idaho.gov

 

[MNHunter67]

Planning to hunt Idaho for the first time this year, thanks for the reminder!

 

[44hunter45]

Any HTer should be able to pass this cold.

But seriously, if you don't need 100% to pass how does this reduce accidental grizzly kills?

 

[Lilhowie83]

Any HTer should be able to pass this cold.

But seriously, if you don't need 100% to pass how does this reduce accidental grizzly kills?

Agreed, my 12 year old passed it with ease. I'm going to have my 10 year old do it to see how easy it is for her.

In my opinion, the test is more of a cover your ass type thing for IDFG than anything.