Thank you

[billythekidrock]

I dang near popped one right in my mouth. Smelled like berry pie....

but then I thought about what the hell I was doing...

Michelle tried to get me to eat some of these. Mostly evergreen huck. Very sweet smelling.



Here is some info on those berries http://www.rainyside.com/features/plant_gallery/nativeplants/Vaccinium_ovatum.html

You can eat the berries or let the birds and other animals forage for them, including bears. Granted, you probably do not want to attract bears to your garden.

[ICEMAN]

Yummy....

Yep,  a gut full of that...makes for piles of this:

[NGOWENS]

Agreed!  You all have been great with info!  I am new tot he bear hunting thing, but have wanted to do it for years.  Now I am gaining the know how from all your input and next is putting the boots on and getting in it this spring/summer!  Can't wait and thanks for the honest info!

[MtnMuley]

I had a feeling ICEMAN would turn this post into a bunch of s*#t!

As for when to start scouting, I would start right now.  Hike the areas you find and look old scat.  They should be tearing up stumps as soon as they're out of hibernation looking for a wormy/larva meal.  If berries are the prime food source in the area you're hunting, get out there now and find the most secluded patches and look for old sign.  Just being in the area gives you a good feel for what your up against during the season.  Getting a 'lay of the land' early, might help you find an easier access in or good places to set up a vantage point.  This will also get those legs in shape for the upcoming season.

[MikeWalking]

!!!!!   I wanna find the Bear that poops S&W's

[Skyvalhunter]

Holy Krap I didn't know they could pass a whole pistol!!

[ICEMAN]

No kidding....all I found was the pistol, some chewed up boots and a hat...