Public land that may allow hunting in Bear Lake County, Idaho
7 listed public land units overlap Bear Lake County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Idaho unit.
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribou National Forest National Forest land | 971,178 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Caribou County, Bonneville County + 5 more |
| BLM Pocatello Field Office Public Lands BLM public land | 600,192 | Bureau of Land Management | Open access | Oneida County, Power County + 7 more |
| Cache National Forest National Forest land | 263,732 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Bear Lake County, Franklin County + 1 more |
| Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge | 18,278 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Restricted access | Bear Lake County |
| Georgetown Summit Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 2,450 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Bear Lake County |
| Montpelier Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 1,901 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Bear Lake County |
| Dingle Swamp Wildlife Habitat Area State wildlife / game area | 201 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Bear Lake County |