Blog · October 14, 2026 · Idaho
The Bear Lake County Hunting Map: an Idaho guide
Scouting private and public ground in Bear Lake County with the official parcel map, starting near St. Charles.
Main page: Bear Lake County, ID GIS & Parcel Viewer (official map link, Bear Lake County facts and neighboring maps).
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Every season, hunters around Paris ask the same thing about Bear Lake County hunting map: who do I call? The Bear Lake County, ID parcel map does that for free, with no login.
We'll cover owner lookups for tracts near Paris, how to approach a landowner, and the agency that sets seasons for Bear Lake County.
How to use the Bear Lake County hunting map
On the Idaho statewide Parcels layer in ArcGIS Map Viewer, scan the wooded draws and creek bottoms near Paris and click each tract you like; the record lists the landowner of record and mailing address. Big ownership blocks near Paris mean fewer letters to write; small splits mean more neighbors to ask.
Finding the tract on the Bear Lake County map
There's no separate Bear Lake County parcel site to hunt for; the Idaho statewide Parcels layer in ArcGIS Map Viewer carries the county's parcels along with the rest of Idaho. Click any Bear Lake County parcel near Georgetown to open its record: owner, parcel ID and assessed acreage are generally listed. For a backup route to the map covering St. Charles, our Bear Lake County directory entry keeps the link current.
Where to hunt around Georgetown
Public ground in or near Bear Lake County, such as Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Cache National Forest and Caribou National Forest, lists as large unbroken blocks, and private tracts along those edges are some of the most sought-after near Georgetown. Regulations change every year, so confirm Bear Lake County seasons and public access with Idaho Department of Fish and Game well before you go.
From Paris to the back roads
Paris is the county seat, and Bloomington, Georgetown, Montpelier, and St. Charles are among the other towns on the county map. Smaller places such as Bennington, Bern, and Dingle appear on the county map as little clusters of lots. Bear Lake County had an estimated 6,766 people in 2023 (Census Bureau), spread across about 976 square miles. Outside Paris, most of the county map is farm, ranch or timber ground with large, irregular tracts. Bear Lake County was organized in 1875, so deeds for older farms near Montpelier can run back a long way.
Near the Bear Lake County line
Near the edge of the county, check the next map over: Caribou County, Franklin County, Cache County, UT, Rich County, UT, and Lincoln County, WY all border it. Every map bordering Bear Lake County is listed on our Idaho directory.
How to approach an owner near Georgetown
Offer the landowner near Dingle something useful: a copy of your license, proof of insurance if you lease, and a promise to report problems you see. Get permission in writing if you can, and carry it while hunting the Bear Lake County tract.
Staying on the right side of the line
Lines near Georgetown aren't marked on the ground, so load the county corners into a GPS before the hunt.
Picking tracts to ask about near Montpelier
Creek bottoms and fence-row cover near St. Charles display clearly on the county imagery, and the parcel lines tell you who to ask about them. Owners near Montpelier change, so recheck the county record before each season's letters.
Cover, water and owners in Bear Lake County
Terrain around Bear River changes how Bear Lake County tracts lay out, and steep or wet ground near Montpelier commonly stays in large wooded parcels. Liability worries stop some owners near Montpelier; a signed release or proof of insurance can ease that, and Idaho recreational-use law is worth a read.
Recorded documents in Bear Lake County, Idaho
Deeds and plats behind the Bear Lake County map are kept by the county's recording office; the official Bear Lake County website names which office that is. Copy the parcel number and legal description from the county record well before you request a deed for land near Bloomington.
Bear Lake County hunting land questions
How can I find the landowner of the woods near Georgetown?
Click the tract on the Idaho statewide Parcels layer in ArcGIS Map Viewer; the Bear Lake County record lists the landowner of record and a mailing address.
Can I lease hunting land in Bear Lake County?
A lease on county ground near St. Charles is a private deal; write down dates, game, guests and insurance.
Does the Bear Lake County parcel map display hunting boundaries?
No; the county map only tells you who holds the land, so permission still comes from the landowner near St. Charles.
Can I hunt unposted land in Bear Lake County without permission?
Always get permission; posting rules vary in Idaho, and the landowner of land near Georgetown decides who hunts.
Where is public hunting ground near St. Charles?
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game publishes public-land maps covering Bear Lake County; confirm boundaries before hunting near St. Charles.
Open the official Bear Lake County, ID parcel map Bear Lake County in the Platbookmapper directory
Not a survey. County GIS and tax parcel maps are assessment and planning layers. They are not a substitute for a recorded plat, deed, or licensed survey, especially for fences, setbacks, or boundary disputes.