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Spring Bear Calling tactics
« on: April 13, 2013, 09:41:37 PM »
Ok lets talk Spring calling tactics. WHat have you guys had success with? Fawn in distress? Small game distress? Does anyone use a decoy? I drew a copalis tag so i know it is flat. I was thinking about setting up on grassy spur roads and small clearings to do some calling, but I am curious what calls/ tactics you guys use when trying to call bears?

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Re: Spring Bear Calling tactics
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2013, 11:49:59 PM »
I called in a couple bears with fawn in distress. This was in the last half of May, Capitol Forest. Seems that both times they showed up at about 1 hour and 15 minutes into it. So you need lots of patience.

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Re: Spring Bear Calling tactics
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2013, 07:54:02 PM »
I'm going to give that a try also. My son and I are going to be hunting out of tree stands at times, so were gonna try a little calling.
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Re: Spring Bear Calling tactics
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2013, 09:36:57 PM »
I think with how flat copalis is, I need to try calling. I will be out as much as possible, but definitely hoping to call one in close on film! So I have learned that I need to wait a while? Do you use loud calling, quiet? Ive never called bears

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Re: Spring Bear Calling tactics
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2013, 09:42:54 PM »
I used the "Fawn Bleats" sound from Western Rivers. That's what worked for me.

I'll attach it here so you can hear what it sounds like.

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Re: Spring Bear Calling tactics
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2013, 10:30:57 PM »
What do you think about a rabbit in distress call?   

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Re: Spring Bear Calling tactics
« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2013, 10:32:31 PM »
Take a look at this site:  www.callingbears.com

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Re: Spring Bear Calling tactics
« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2013, 10:38:05 PM »
I think with how flat copalis is, I need to try calling. I will be out as much as possible, but definitely hoping to call one in close on film! So I have learned that I need to wait a while? Do you use loud calling, quiet? Ive never called bears

Spent the whole day out there today scouting.  There was only a few spots I found that would be over 150 - 200 yard shot.  Most of what I saw was 100 yds.   I think the problem you might have is getting that clear line of sight with your cam.  There are no ridges that overlook any great distance.

 


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