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Offline jstone

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Bear Question
« on: August 21, 2022, 09:27:41 AM »
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

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Re: Bear Question
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2022, 09:47:44 AM »
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. 

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Re: Bear Question
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2022, 12:18:48 PM »
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?

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Re: Bear Question
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2022, 09:22:58 PM »
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.

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Re: Bear Question
« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2022, 07:07:29 PM »
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.

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Re: Bear Question
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2022, 03:19:17 PM »
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. 

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Re: Bear Question
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2022, 06:48:32 AM »
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.   

 


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