Spring Bear with a bow?

[Fl0und3rz]

Dreaming of being selected. Im going into the draw with 8pts this year. I'm in for SE units. Has anyone had any luck harvesting a spring bear with a bow? I make and shoot my own bows (longbow) and would love to hear of anyone getting into bow range of these spring bears. I know they tend to move alot. I am not opposed to a rifle and will have one with me as well if I draw. Lets hear some up close stories!

That would be awesome.

[konradcountry]

The bigger problem is with scouting.

You need to figure out the MO of the bear and then get a tree stand setup.

So for us west siders that is a lot harder if we are hunting the east side and only have so much time off.

The other problem is that they have a thick layer of fat and can speed through thick brush.

So even if you get a shot (which is hard) you might not recover it.

Not trying to dissuade you. If you can scout then go for it. I would take a carbine along if you can swing it.

[Big6bull]

I’ve shot two in the fall with my bow archery hunting. My last spring bear I shot wuth my rifle but he was less than 20 yards away. If your patent and have time you can definitely get close. They don’t see all that great too.

[boneaddict]

I’ve killed several bear with a longbow.   I’d say unless your part wild, you may want to stick to spot and stalk.   Calling in the spring can bring them in hard.  It will check your grit.

[huntinkid20]

Several @boneaddict? That’s incredible! Spot and stalk or from a tree? 

[h20hunter]

 Bone just whispers....cmere deer.....cmere elk.....cmere bear....I'm just ginna take a picture.....lemme just slide on up.....schwflit.....oh....was that an arrow....sorry my friend....

[Machias]