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Predator Hunting in Idaho
Idaho offers more predator and varmint hunting than one could ever dream of finishing. This is mostly because of the desertous areas of southern idaho. Anywhere with sage brush inevitably will hold coyotes and varmints. In addition to desert predators, coyotes can be found in the timbers and forests, but are less common. In the wooded areas, hunters find fox, mountain lion, bear, and even the rare bobcat.
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Coyote hunting requires good camo
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Coyote Hunting
Finding coyote hunting grounds isn't too much of a challenge. Look for rolling hills, sage brush, farms (especially with animals), water, and varmints and you will inevitably find yotes. In the Boise area, hunting near Melba, Walters Ferry, and other small towns in the area should all be effective. In the Pocatello area, hunters may find the best success near Downey at Smith's creek. It is important, however, to find areas that are not high pressure. Coyotes south of Walters Ferry in the Reynolds Creek/Hemingway Butte area are far too pressured to find quick success. Just get out there and listen for the tell-tale howl at EARLY dawn and at last light. Find an area that is not commonly tread. Almost all coyote hunting is done by calling. Setting up looking downwind and using a caller (either electric or handheld is fine) should produce results readily. Hunters usually move stands every 20 minutes. It is VERY important to watch scent and to wear camoflauge as coyotes have a highly tuned senses of vision and smell. Most shots on coyotes are from 120 yards, but it is not completely uncommon to have them come in to within 40 feet.
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Bear Hunting
Bear hunting in Idaho can be done by implementing several different strategies. The most common are (by order of popularity): baiting, spot and stalk, and hound hunting. For the beginner, the best method is baiting. After securing the proper baiting permits, set up a bait in the mountains in an area where you know bears to be. Bears live in about every corner of wooded (and bare) land in Idaho. Most people use doughnuts, used cooking grease, dog food, meat, and many other foods as bait for the bears. However, to start a bait, it is important to get the scent out. This is most commonly done by doing a honey/molasses burn. To do this, simply put a small amount (a few table spoons) of honey/molasses in an aluminum can and burn it at the bait spot on a small hiking stove. Once the bears come in, most people hunt (for obvious reasons) from a tree stand. Baiting is a favorite of bowhunters as it gives them the opportunity to get close to the animals. Bears do not have incredible vision, but their sense of smell is something that you need to keep in mind. REMEMBER THAT SOWS WITH CUBS ARE PROTECTED.
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Bear hunting
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