I went to unit 39 a few years ago and my three buddies and I only saw one bear. We set up baits and spot and stalked the only one we saw and shot just happened to be on the way to making our first camp. It was small but it was a bear. I was the told by local fish and game the area was good but I should have researched more. The next time we went I got on the internet and looked up outfitters and called some to find out where they hunted and made sure it was a spot and stalk not baits or hounds. Ps if you talk to the outfitters make sure you dont tell them you are a DIY guy they dont like us much. when I went that time I had a lot better hunt many many bears. Idaho I awesome with the over the counter tags. GOOD LUCK!