Trail cameras could be the newest tool for estimating Idaho's black bear populations
The new camera-based method could offer another reliable way to estimate bear populations, adding another tool to Idaho’s black bear monitoring toolbox.
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
This summer, Idaho Fish and Game biologists are testing whether trail cameras can help estimate the number of black bears in one of the state’s most popular bear hunting areas, Unit 32A.
The pilot project is designed to determine if remote cameras can produce a reliable population estimate for the 60-mile-long unit, located east of Council. Known for quality bear hunting, the unit’s population trends have drawn increased attention from both hunters and wildlife managers following recent changes in hunting seasons.