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Tips hunting Mid November for bear

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Cwyatt4826:
So I plan on taking my friend bear hunting in the NE area mid November (this time frame corresponds with late deer season). I have never chased after black bear and looking for a little guidance and to set a good expectation for the trip.

1. Are bears still moving around?
2. What food sources are available this time of year?
3. Since it is late in the season are they more likely to be in the dark timber or out in the open?
4. Are they up higher in elevation or below the snow line?

Really any information and tips would be great.(Yes, I am searching the form but I am trying to target Nov time frame)

Dreaded Archer24:
I saw bears on my  camera around 3500 feet if that helps


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jrebel:
My experience is they are very lethargic that time of year and very close to where they den up.  The only food sources are snow berry, rose hips and stumping.  I have property in the NE and was checking cams last week and saw very few bear.  Two weeks earlier, their were bear everywhere. 

I would try calling....though that is not conducive to deer hunting.   :chuckle: :chuckle:  Otherwise, I think it is just having a little bit of luck.  I would think clear cuts with the right age stumps.  Also if you find an orchard or apple trees that have not been picked clean. 

I will be interested to see what others thoughts are as I would love to learn the secret to late season bear.  The fat layer has to be prime right now. 

Timberstalker:
Mid November, like around the 15th? Black bear season closes November 15th, FYI.

jrebel:
Late deer opens on the 9th.....so you have 7 days to still find a bear.   :tup:

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