Bear Question

[jstone]

I missed a bear yesterday in an old burn. How long till he makes his way back to feed in that area? He didn’t see us but moved out of the area

[jrebel]

Very well could be there this morning....especially if he didn't smell you.  Not to mention....if there is one bear in that burn, there are likely many more. 

[dilleytech]

I don’t think bears are as smart as some like to think they are. He heard a noise and he ran away. Probably got to the edge of the trees and thought what am I running from?

[bkaech]

I agree, bears are not prey animals, they don't have a whole lot to be afraid of. A one time event isn't going to alter his behavior too much, especially if there is good food around.

[Seabass]

Very well could be there this morning....especially if he didn't smell you.  Not to mention....if there is one bear in that burn, there are likely many more.

Totally agree. I missed the same bear…shot at and missed…three out of 5 nights in a week.

[7t9cobra]

I missed a bear one night. I ended up catching him 400 yards away 2 days later and dumped him. I will say, he was a lot more alert the second time. 

[boneaddict]

Pretty much more interested in food than anything else.  One of the most famous bears I know of was chased day in and day out and he always returned to the same spot to eat.