This moderate terrain unit has a healthy bear population with a higher concentration of bears in the Nothern and Eastern areas. Within this unit, there are aspen-covered ridges, scattered lakes, and views of Capitol Reef National Park from Thousand Lake Mountain. This unit also has good public access which allows for high numbers of people to recreate and camp in some areas.

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.