5 licensed outfitters guide bear hunts in Magic Valley Region. Season dates below come from the Idaho wildlife agency; license status comes from the body that issued it.
Idaho bear season dates
| Season Type | Opens | Closes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | April 15, 2027 | June 15, 2027 | Spring 2027 general season as published in the 2026 Big Game brochure (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027). Closes May 31 in many southern units and June 30 in Panhandle units 4, 4A and 6. Bear identification test required. |
| Fall | August 30, 2026 | October 31, 2026 | Fall 2026 general season in most units; Panhandle units 4, 4A and 6 run Aug. 30-Nov. 30. Second bear tags available in listed units. Baiting and hounds allowed in listed units. |
2026-2027 seasonVerified against Idaho Department of Fish and Game, 2026 Big Game, 2026-2027 Upland Game and Turkey, 2026-2027 Migratory Game Bird, and 2025-2026 Moose, Sheep and Goat Seasons and Rules on September 5, 2026.Source: idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-20 … Confirm dates in the current regulations before you hunt.
Bear outfitters in Magic Valley Region
IDAHO WILDERNESS OUTFITTERS LLC
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Wolf
2,200 acre ranch in the Big Hole Mountains of Eastern Idaho dedicated to outdoor pursuits: Cast and Blast, upland bird hunting, European Style Driven Shooting with Western Sensibilities or walkup with a guide and well-trained dog, trophy elk hunting, mountain …
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds
Backcountry guided hunts big game. Elk, Mule Deer, Bear, Wolf, Goat, Fishing, Pack Trips.
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Goat · Mule Deer · Wolf
Mystic Saddle Ranch
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds
We are a full service Idaho Big Game outfitter, offering customizable fully guided & semi guided hunt options for Deer, Elk, Moose, Bears and Mountain Lions on public and private lands.
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Upland Birds · Waterfowl · Wild Turkey · Wolf
5 licensed outfittersLicense status verified against Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association, member directory on September 5, 2026.Source: ioga.org/adventure-finder Confirm an outfitter’s license with the issuing board before you book.
Before you book
- Confirm the outfitter’s license is current — every listing links to the issuing body’s own record.
- Ask which hunt areas they operate in, and whether a bear tag there is draw-only or over the counter.
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For reference only. This page summarizes agency publications and is not legal advice or an official source; confirm dates, limits and fees with the state wildlife agency before you hunt. Regulations change mid-season. Send a correction if you spot an error. Disclaimer.