Leavenworth

[dawgfatha81]

Hi guys, 
being that this is one of my first posts i dont expect too much information, but a buddy of mine and i are headed to Leavenworth area this weekend to see if we can find some bears.  If you have any little tips you could offer we sure would appreciate it. 
We hunt deer in the area, but have yet to search for bears and just need a few starting places.
thanks so much!

[Heredoggydoggy]

I hear the Lake Wenatchee area is good for bears, especially the White River area.  I don't hunt bears, so you won't be encroaching on my area.

[dawgfatha81]

Great thanks we will try there

[CAMPMEAT]

I went down there last year for bear. It was so thick you couldn't see 2 feet in front of you. I had not luck calling either. Plus, every open area seemed to have a million dollar cabin on it, not good. I'd try maybe Blewitt Pass area myself.

[dawgfatha81]

yeah we were looking up by the Sugar loaf moutain area....

[Blacktail Sniper]

Tagging, going to be there next month, so want to follow thread.

[snowshoes22]

Very thick around lake wenatchee the cuts are getting older now.  A lot of road hunters up there. 

[Heredoggydoggy]

The best tactic I heard was to float the White River.  Bears come down to drink.  Caution:  If you shoot one and it lands in the water, get to it quickly.  In spite of all the fat, they sink like a rock!

[dawgfatha81]

 

[CP]

We hunt deer in the area, but have yet to search for bears and just need a few starting places.
thanks so much!

Where exactly do you find the deer?

[dawgfatha81]

ALL over the unit.... We hunt far away from town.

[CP]

Well there are bears there too.  They are all over the unit, sometimes they are in town as well.

[dawgfatha81]

 
we wont be around town but good to know.

[Kola16]

I have hunted that area hard for the last two years. It isn't the best place, but it is ok. The White River area is very thick with brush.

The best tactic I heard was to float the White River.  Bears come down to drink.  Caution:  If you shoot one and it lands in the water, get to it quickly.  In spite of all the fat, they sink like a rock!

If you try this make sure you stop, or get out of the boat. I think thats what the law is, but I am not sure. Look into it, but I am just quoting waterfowl regs.

[snowshoes22]

You can shoot from watercraft as long as its not under direct power by a motor or still has momentum from the motor.