Swan Valley is home to the highest concentration of Black Bear in Montana. May is the best month for hunting Bear. At this time of year, the Bears emerge from hibernation and can be seen on the lower slopes below the snow capped peaks. Because of the deep snow over the high mountains, Bears are forced to feed between the valley bottoms and the snow line. Fresh out of hibernation, their ravenous appetites force them to look for food almost constantly. Because of these factors, Bears can be found in a very limited area for a short time. We hunt mountain side meadows, clear-cuts, logging roads, avalanche slides and valley bottoms where Bears can be found feeding on spring grasses, buds, grubs and winter kills. Bears are usually found by glassing these areas and a careful stalk is made taking terrain and wind direction into consideration. All hunts are strictly fair chase. Montana law does not allow baiting or the use of hounds. Black Bears in all color phases is our specialty: black brown, blonde, cinnamon and chocolate are frequently seen. We hunt the whole month of May. The boars start thinking about the rut the last two weeks of May. Very good success rate on fair chase Bear hunts. Guaranteed License.