Bears are common throughout the majority of the unit. Most of the prime bear habitat is on private land, but bears are harvested on public land occasionally in this unit. They are much more visible and easy to locate during the dry summer months.

In the spring, the bear’s diet generally consists of grass, and forbs, and they will be relatively close to water sources. Most bear movement will take place during the early morning and evening hours. Their movement will continue to increase as hunts progress. The black bears’ mating season will reach its peak around the month of June. Expect bears to be covering ground and looking for opportunistic meals. Their diet will transition from grasses to more substantial foods such as acorns, pine nuts, and berries.