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Mt Baker bear hunting tips appreciated
« on: July 09, 2015, 04:39:36 PM »
Last year was my first year hunting bear.  I hunted 15 times at around 2000-2500 feet in elevation from Aug 1 to about September 15 on the South and North sides of Baker.  My last three times up I found a trail with berries and scat but never saw any bears.  This year I plan to hike in farther, maybe 2-3 miles from gates.  Any tips on date/elevation would be great.  I thought maybe it was a little too hot last year.  Thanks.

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Re: Mt Baker bear hunting tips appreciated
« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2015, 07:36:43 AM »
In earlier Aug. I find the surrounding areas where the higher creek draws begin and work my way down gradually.  If it is an area that provides ample berries along with a decent water supply, you are more likely to see something.  Also if you spot deer in the area, look real close for bear.  Seems like when it's hot they gravitate towards the same areas.  Back when I shot my first bear in that area, I noticed a deer grazing 60 yards away after I shot the bear.  You are probably not in the right area if you walking and your trousers are not stained with berry juice. 

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Re: Mt Baker bear hunting tips appreciated
« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2015, 07:51:20 AM »
Isn't there a newer book out....something about bears and bait.....wait...no bait, just bears....something like that?

Maybe somebody will post a link..... ;)


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Re: Mt Baker bear hunting tips appreciated
« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2015, 07:51:46 AM »
Get a predator call and learn how to use it. That works pretty well too. Call until you're blue in the face.
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Re: Mt Baker bear hunting tips appreciated
« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2015, 09:38:59 AM »
Find where the food and water is at right now.  Then +3500' level and hit it hard, especially weekend of the 8th-9th this year.  Be in place long before daybreak.

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Re: Mt Baker bear hunting tips appreciated
« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2015, 09:33:51 AM »
Isn't there a newer book out....something about bears and bait.....wait...no bait, just bears....something like that?

Maybe somebody will post a link..... ;)

I've heard of that book....see link below. Also, solid advice already given. However, I think baker is void of bears.... :chuckle:

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Re: Mt Baker bear hunting tips appreciated
« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2015, 09:58:17 AM »
I suspect those who have posted here, as have I, have passed and put the safety back on their rifles on quite a few bears already.

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Re: Mt Baker bear hunting tips appreciated
« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2015, 10:39:17 AM »
This could be a banner year for bears ..Salmon berries are ripe now and are some blueberries ...August 1st on should be good bear hunting ...Find water and berries and your on the right track .. :tup:

 


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