Idaho Unit 22-1 Bear

[archerynut21]

I pulled the fall tag this year. If I make it over my hounds will be going. What’s the wolf situation like in units 22 and 31? The last thing I want is to lose good hounds to them. Thanks for any info you guys may have!

 

[BackofBeyond]

They are there. I've seen them in 22, have not seen them in 31, but it's just paved road between the two. I'm sure they're moving in.

 

[Elk28]

My boy pulled the same tag. Not sure when to go up yet. Congrats on the tag.

 

[Elkmagnet]

I pulled the fall tag this year. If I make it over my hounds will be going. What’s the wolf situation like in units 22 and 31? The last thing I want is to lose good hounds to them. Thanks for any info you guys may have!

The wolves are fairly thick but its a very popular area for houndsmen and the wolves seem to stay off of the dogs.
Resident? I ask because non residents need a limited quota hound permit.

 

[archerynut21]

The wolves are fairly thick but its a very popular area for houndsmen and the wolves seem to stay off of the dogs.
Resident? I ask because non residents need a limited quota hound permit.

I am a resident. From the eastern side of the state. Have seen more non res guys with dogs than there are non res permits though the past few years and completely understand the frustration. Just asking because I’m extremely cautious about where I run when it comes to wolves.

 

[Elkmagnet]

I am a resident. From the eastern side of the state. Have seen more non res guys with dogs than there are non res permits though the past few years and completely understand the frustration. Just asking because I’m extremely cautious about where I run when it comes to wolves.

You wouldn't believe the amount of NR houndsmen in 22 during the training season. You will see a truck on every road sometimes up to 4 or 5 per road.
I understand Protecting your dogs. I have seen a lot of wolves/ sign in those units. Most of them have been in the snake river drainage. We watch for sign and act accordingly.

 

[Brittany Chukarman]

I've seen a big chocolate bear swim the Snake (Brownlee) from Oregon to 31 twice. May have been the same bear as it was in the same general area.

 

[Deleted member 20812]

I've seen a big chocolate bear swim the Snake (Brownlee) from Oregon to 31 twice. May have been the same bear as it was in the same general area.

I watched one swim across Holter Lake in Montana one day.

 

[HuntnID]

We're headed on that same hunt in another week or so.