This hunt encompasses National Forest, BLM, Utah DWR, tribal lands, and private property. The majority of the bears harvested will be on National Forest lands in the Vernal unit or BLM and DWR property on Diamond Mountain. Hunting the National Forest land can be difficult due to road closures during a majority of the season. Most bears are harvested towards the end of the hunt.

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.