7 licensed outfitters guide bear hunts in Panhandle 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 Panhandle Region
Enjoy a full service guided, semi-guided, or unguided hunt for Elk, Mule Deer, Color Phase Bear, Mt. Lion (cougar), Whitetail Deer, Merriam's Turkey, Shiras Moose, Predators, Wolf, and outstanding Trout Fishing in Southeast Idaho or Northern Idaho. Hunt the …
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Whitetail Deer · Wild Turkey · Wolf
BEARPAW OUTFITTERS 1 & 2
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Wolf
FIVE BEARS OUTFITTERS
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Wolf
Lion’s Head Outfitters
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Wolf
We are located on the iconic Salmon River. For Spring bear hunts, you'll go out on a jet boat every day and sleep at the lodge each night. Our Fall hunts will find you on horseback and a wall tent in the Frank Church Wilderness. Our hunts are all-inclusive. …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Wolf
We are family owned and operated have been for over 34 years. Amon is second generation outfitter and a native of Idaho. This is the life we love.
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Wolf
7 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.
- All outfitters in Panhandle Region
- Idaho bear hunting outfitters
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.