Quick black bear question

[BB11b]

This time of year where would be the best elevation to look for bear? Still in the meadows? Thanks fellas

[Branden]

I've hunted them at 6000+ feet into October. Sightings start dropping though end of September early October. Instead of seeing 10-15 in a weekend it's down to single digits once October rolls around. That is depending on how berries are doing of course.

Regards, Branden

[BB11b]

So there's a great meadow at 3400 with tons of sign and berries but I haven't been there in a few weeks. So would it be better to hangout there or get up high like what you do?

[JimmyHoffa]

If the sign is fresh.  I've been finding the sign at around 4,000' but early morning frosts are starting to come on.

[Branden]

I would hunt where the sign is fresh. If you hit a meadow at 3400 feet and there isn't any fresh sign you could keep going up until you find berries.

Two things I look for when bear hunting. Their food source, and no human presence. If there is food and no people you should see bears.

Good luck

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[TriggerMike]

I've hunted them at 6000+ feet into October. Sightings start dropping though end of September early October. Instead of seeing 10-15 in a weekend it's down to single digits once October rolls around. That is depending on how berries are doing of course.

Regards, Branden

10-15 in a weekend? Jeeze.