NE bear hunting question

[dwils233]

I'm fortunate enough to marry the love of my life this year....unfortunate enough to be getting married in October. Most of my hunting season this year will be disrupted so I wanted to put some effort into a few weekends of bear hunting early on.

I don't mind being unsuccessful. I've scouted a bit east of Usk but haven't seen much fresh sign. I know that 49 degrees north has some bears, and I know the Tiger Pass area has bears as well. I can't focus on both of these areas at the same time......Anybody able to recommend hunting off either Flowery Trail or Tiger Pass over the other? I do appreciate a recommendation very much!

[snowshoes22]

There are bears in the areas you have mentioned. I have had good luck from 49 all the way South to Deer Lake.

[Eric M]

You realize your anniversary being in October is....well good luck with that.

[tracksoup]

I recommend continuing your efforts and scouting NE of Usk. Find the the huckleberries At high elevations and you'll find what your looking for.

[Jpmiller]

You realize your anniversary being in October is....well good luck with that.

Nothing more romantic than getting away for a week in the woods just the two of you.

[Mudman]

I feel your pain, my wedding aniv is late Sept.

[WAcoyotehunter]

I would stay north of 49, there tends to be more bears the further North you go.  Get a hold of me and I can give you some.specifics.

[hunter399]

I would go with where ever you know the area the best.
I think this will be a good bear year in the northeast corner,got a lot of bear pics on game cams compared to other years.Goodluck.

[n_mathews13]

You realize your anniversary being in October is....well good luck with that.

Not a good start to a marriage. Lol jk, it can be done.wife asked me when we could get married, I told her may since I don't hunt that month. Now I hunt ID in may, just make both work

[dwils233]

Thanks for all the advice!

As far as the wedding goes...she wanted an October wedding and I told her I was okay with disrupting this year's season for that-but we have an understanding regarding the anniversaries. If she wants venison in the house (and she does), she'll have to be more flexible about how/when we celebrate.

I think next year we'll be going pronghorn hunting for the anniversary and she's okay with that. I'm a lucky guy

[boneaddict]

all good.  Which ones saves you the most gas

[dmoua]

I would go with where ever you know the area the best.
I think this will be a good bear year in the northeast corner,got a lot of bear pics on game cams compared to other years.Goodluck.

Whoever finds the last berry patch that has not dried out yet will definitely come out on top.

[JL]

That's SOLID advice.

[Ripper]

Look up North in Alladin also, don't limit yourself. Congrats on finding the love of your life.

[jasnt]

Bears all over ne but food in large amounts... Not so much. Find a good food source and you will find bears. Early September I like to hunt the hawthornes and service berries