Contact the Panhandle Regional Office with questions at (208) 769-1414. Grizzly Bear have begun work on their fifth album, says singer Ed Droste. Grizzly bears are most commonly observed in the Cabinet and Selkirk mountain ranges in Game Management Unit 1 but have also been infrequently observed in units 2, 3, 4, 4A, 6, 7, and 9.ДЄdditional information on grizzly bears, including bear identification trainingВ is available on the Fish and Game website.

Most attacks occur by inadvertently surprising a bear at close rangeД«lack bears are common throughout the Panhandle.

When not hunting, make noise, especially around creeks and thick vegetation.

Hang meat, food, and garbage at least 200 yards from camp and at least 10 feet off the ground and 4 feet from the vertical support.

Retrieve game meat as quickly as possible and approach the carcass carefully and loudly.

Be sure of your target before shooting a bear.

Look for grizzly bear sign, including fresh tracks, scats, digs, and carcasses or gut piles.

Hunt with partners and make each other aware of plans.

Carry bear spray and keep it accessible and within reach.

Since hunting increases the chances of encountering a grizzly bear, below are some recommendations for hunting in grizzly country: Grizzly bears are federally protected in northern Idaho, and there is currently no hunting season. This means bears can be active throughout the day and night and can often cover large areas of ground in search of food. This is the time of year when bears are most active, trying to consume as many calories as possible in order to withstand the winter denning period.

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