The Boulder Mountain, located at the south end of the state, has a great bear population and good public access, but it is a rugged, large area to hunt. Vehicle access is limited and the steep, rocky terrain makes it a challenging experience. The DWR has collared several female bears and would ask hunters to not harvest a bear with a collar on this unit.

The bear’s diet in the spring generally consists of grass, and forbs. They will be relatively close to water sources like springs or creeks. They move the most during the early morning hours and in the evening, and will continue to increase their amount of movement as the hunt progresses. Expect bears to be covering ground and looking for opportunistic meals as their diet will start to switch from grasses to more substantial carbohydrates like acorns, pine nuts, and berries. June is the peak month for the black bears’ mating season.