bear calls

[Big P]

I've been reading some posts talking about calling in bears. What kind/style/brand of call are you guys using?

[furiouzgeorge]

Must be a secret ;-) I hear the break-squeal of a newer model Suburban hauling a half-ton of doughnuts bring em in pretty good! Ask this guy!!! http://www.king5.com/news/Eatonville-man-pleads-guilty-to-17-counts-of-bear-baiting-162670296.html?c=n

[rasbo]

I use bearmanricks calls,RnR calls..I like both the open and closed reed calls..dont expect bears to run in as often as coyotes..Im a fan of the smaller rabbit sounds,and use them as fawn sounds also...

[billythekidrock]

I've been reading some posts talking about calling in bears. What kind/style/brand of call are you guys using?

We have a couple of great call makers on this site. Contact Bearmanric or Rainshadow and let them know what you want to do and they will set you up. I have not tried Phelps calls, but I am sure they will work just fine as well.

Depending on the situation I use cow/calf calls, fawn distress and a variety of rabbit distress sounds.

There is a ton of calling info here if you use the search feature and there is more info at www.callingbears.com

[CAMPMEAT]

I've called bears in with : RRcalls, Primos Little Dog, Randy Andersons " Tweety ". I use the bear cub bawling sound mostly.

[EAS]

Lets talk conditions… what are the best weather conditions, and best time of the day to hunt bear? We have a few hot days right now, I’m guessing first and last light they move more? What have you guys seen as best conditions? 

[CAMPMEAT]

The bears I've called in have been around 9-11 am. I've also shot at bears @ noon and 90 degrees too.

[billythekidrock]

The bears I've called in have been around 9-11 am. I've also shot at bears @ noon and 90 degrees too.

Yep. Basically all hours here as well. Lots of hot days and some cool days, but never in the rain.

[bearmanric]

Almost yesterday cub squall. Rick

[bearmanric]

Heading the barrier long straight away. Seen big bear there in may. Going  to use cub squall and Raspy distress .Rick

[billythekidrock]

Rick,
Are you on the peninsula?

[wraithen]

Love Ricks calls. Just don't toot on them expecting a coyote or bobcat. He forewarned me that something bigger is the only thing that will be approaching with the call set I got. Haven't been *censored* enough to see if he's right while I'm hunting alone.

[grundy53]

Love Ricks calls!

[bearmanric]

Yes just went by your camp. Rick

[billythekidrock]

Yes just went by your camp. Rick

Bet it is miserably hot. Actually glad I am not up there.

[GEARHEAD]

I tried calling abit south of packwood, once, and suddenly started thinking lions and tigers and bears oh my, lol, i have called in a couple hundred coyotes, but i really felt like prey, and stopped after a few minutes and waited a half hour to leave lol.

[carpsniperg2]

I remember the first time we went out looking for bears and lions. It was a different feeling, after being around a ton of yotes. I did not think it would get to me as much as it did. It changes everything when you are hunting the big critters. I remember my first bear we called in. My heart was in my throat.

[wraithen]

I had the same feeling at a lion seminar at cabelas. Kain indirectly informed me mom and kid were talking smack about me after I walked through their area. I had myself almost convinced it was some weird bird until then. I should start trying to get the kitties though. Then I'm SURE I'd never have to worry about being near one 

[johnsc6]

fawn distress has worked for me better than rabbit,

[saylean]

I have called in bears with Sceery brand predator calls, RR Calls, Primos lil dog, Sceery elk calls...think thats bout it.

[DoubleJ]

I've always wanted to be up a tree when calling bear or cougar but, I never am, and I always get the skeevies when I'm doing it