Bear Hunts

Spring & Fall Bear Hunts

Spring Hunts (April 15 - May 31)  |  Fall Hunts (September 15 - October 9)

$1000 Non-Refundable Deposit Required to Book a Hunt

*There is a 6% Idaho Sales Tax on all hunts

Join Back 30 Outfitters for High Success Rates and Diverse Color-Phased Bears in the Majestic Mountains

Experience Thrilling Bear Hunts in the Heart of Fruit Country

In our area, there are overloads of fruit trees which are one the main food sources for bears. Bears will travel for miles to reach these mountainous areas to fatten up for winter.

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Our success rate for catching bear is between 95-100%.

Running hounds after a bear is one of the most exciting hunts you can experience. When you come on a dog hunt, you can expect to run early mornings and get back early afternoon, sometimes earlier due to hot weather, or hard rain. While hunting black bears with Back 30 Outfitters you will be surprised with the large number of color-phased bears. Colors from black, cinnamon, red, chocolate, and blonde.

What to Expect

We ask for a $1000 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot. We ask for this to protect you and us. In case someone decides to cancel days before the hunt, where we turned others down for that spot, as well as covering part of the basic fees and wages.

For almost all of our hunts you will be staying in facilities with power, water, and beds. You will have home cooked meals mostly made by Rosa Dotson or her mother, Alana Smith. Both who have years of experience. You will be guided by Joey Dotson, and others from time to time.

Sometimes the weather isn't on our side, and we have no control over fires, snow, rain, or sickness, but we will try and make every moment count. Some days are longer days than others, but worth every moment. We will be honest with the amount of game harvested, and your success rates. In these parts of Idaho, you can expect a lot of timber, and some open land. Some steep, but there are alot of roads in 8A and 10A, where we usually can get within a closer range.

After you harvest your animal, we go back to camp, write needed information down, and you can drive down to the nearest check in station. If you don't have a taxidermist at home that you use, we have excellent recommendations for you.

If you have ever been on a guided hunt by Joey, you know he tries his absolute hardest to get you a critter to harvest.

We try our hardest to make your hunt a memorable one!

Pertaining to Deer and Elk Only

In Idaho only one outfitter is licensed in one area, you won’t see other outfitters in the same area. Fish and Game and the Outfitters Board set aside allocated tags for deer and elk for each outfitter, making it easier for booking hunts. 

Ready for the Hunt of a Lifetime? Get in Touch with Back 30 Outfitters Today

Contact Us to Start Your Bear Hunting Adventure

Have questions or ready to book your bear hunt? Rose Dotson at Back 30 Outfitters is here to assist you. Reach out to us for more information or to start planning your unforgettable adventure in Idaho's Bitterroot Mountains. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response during hunting season. We look forward to making your hunting dreams a reality.