Wow what an adventure! Record Black Bear taken with Idaho Whitetail Guides. An exceptional outfitter in the North Idaho Region. Check out their website at www.idahowhitetai... 20+ years experience.
One of the best outfitters I've met! Toby (click to view the video)
Great Black Bear hunt. Bait and hounds - what a blast! Fully trained BearPath Plott Hound dogs ready for your next Cougar or Bear hunt.
An amazing adventure with IDWG! D Allen
Record size bear taken from North Idaho while hunting with a great outfitter and guide.
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Bear Hunts...


Idaho bear hunting is the ultimate adventure that every serious sportsman should experience. The area is home to a wide variety of color phase bears ranging from black, red, blonde, cinnamon, and chocolate. 

We are based in a territory where there is an active commandment of a lumber company with large presence of clear cuts. These areas happen to be favorite bear habitats because they are lured to clear cuts for the green vegetation and berries that grow in abundance. Bears in this area average 150-300 pounds, with males usually larger than females.

Spring bear hunting, mid-April through end of June, is a great way to participate in predator management; as well as, providing opportunities during a season when hunting options are limited. Elk and deer deliver young in the Spring, and areas with high bear populations can put undue stress on those species. We are one of the few outfitters in Idaho that can offer a two bear hunt. Spring and Fall hunts available. Bear hunting can be challenging but with a well-trained pack of hounds and a seasoned guide by your side, you'll save yourself a lot of time and energy.  Your experienced guides start scouting as soon as permitted to make your hunt an even more successful and memorable trip. Spring will usually produce a thicker, fuller coat as the bears awake from hibernation.

Come enjoy one of the most exhilarating hunts around. Start with a short 4x4 or ATV ride to the designated area. Depending upon the hunt you choose, you will enjoy working with a very well experienced set of hounds or if the option is available, you may use one of our stands situated to utilize a well-placed bait. When utilized, we move our bait sites around from year to year and always supply ample fresh bait.

If it's the hound hunt you desire, the hunt will start by finding a fresh set of tracks. Then they are off! As we listen for the baying of the hounds and track them via radio collars, our highly trained BearPath-Plott hounds are in hot pursuit to tree your bear! Because the hounds can cover so much country, your Idaho Whitetail Guides professional will keep you with the vehicle until the bear is bayed up, then will try to get you as close as possible before hiking in to the bear.

Book your bear hunt today for a memorable experience you'll truly enjoy and come home nightly to our spacious, inviting cabins with full amenities.

Plan to arrive the day before and depart the day after the dates of the hunt.  

Hunt Options:
​​Call, text or email for current price information on any of our 5 day hunts.

 *Families & non-hunters welcome (with small fee)

Note: Individuals born after January 1, 1975 must complete a hunter education course to purchase an Idaho hunting license OR show proof of a previously held valid hunting license in Idaho or another state.

Accommodations, transportation and much more useful information to help make your hunt a success can be found here

Contact Information:

Outfitter/Big Game Guide Licensed for ELK, DEER, BEAR, COUGAR, and WOLF hunting. Operating Area 11525-1 out of Bovill, ID
Bradley & Ami Dammerman:
(208) 826-3651 office
(509) 288-0050 cell
PO Box 325
Bovill, ID 83806