Bear season 2010 Countdown.

[rasbo]

I have called in several..all my calling is in spring and early summer...Last year I called one in later for my son,but no shot,just shaky knees on my son.it was a close encounter but would not show its self,just huffed.very seldom do I hunt them later in the year,probably will this year..

[ttrmike]

I cant wait for August 1st! This will be my first year going bear hunting. I almost got a shot last year during Elk season, but i had my head down hiking back to the truck in the snow.

I Hope a week is long enough for me, because after that I cant do any more hunting till November because of football. 

I going to do some scouting on Thursday and find out where the berries are this year. Anyone else going to be hunting the Cle Elum area this August?

[Machias]

I would like to know how many of you have actually called in a bear...I have blind called numerous times without a response. If this does work does it work anytime or is it just a spring or fall thing?

I have called in 14 so far.  It is effective, but I figure I call one in every 15 to 20 stands, so it's not automatic by any means.  Stick with it and it will happen.

[Earshot]

Thanks for the info on calling, I plan on making it work this year, although I do like spot and stock...if you can figure out where they are. A few years back I found a high mountain berry patch that had seven bears working it...One was a grizzly sow with two cubs. when she was on the meadow the other bears would disappear and as soon as she would leave the blacks would come out....One of the bears was a big blonde boar that I just had to try to get and after a mile hike as the crow flies and up a 2500 ft elevation change I got my chance. from were i spotted the bears I couldn't tell how steep it was and when the big blonde came out and I got into position I was shooting almost straight up. 350 yards is not a hard shot if you are shooting fairly flat but I forgot to compensate for the angle and shot right over his back. Man was i bumbed at my stupid mistake...It had taken most of the day to get to the bear and then I blew it....OH well that what keeps me coming back for more if it was easy it wouldn't be as much fun.

PS  I haven't seen a single bear on that berry patch for the last 4 years...go figure.

[ML_Hunter]

Berries are still not ripe, and I'm still finding pockets where they are still flowering.  Apples have yet to ripen and fall...this may be the perfect year to more to play with calling.

[Houndhunter]

cant wait, i really want to do some work on the bear numbers this year

[runamuk]

well I went and got my tag today ...come on bear season....

[woodman]

Found this on my trail cam last evening, I can't wait also!

[FWilliams]

thank god for deet...snapped this crappy pic of one on our way down out of the high stuff....bears seem to be lower ...no berries at all high still flowering

[billythekidrock]

I would like to know how many of you have actually called in a bear...I have blind called numerous times without a response. If this does work does it work anytime or is it just a spring or fall thing?

I have called in quite a few in August and September.

[shedcrazy]

I cant wait, 10 days and counting!! Have had good success the last three seasons. On the opener of last year i saw three in the first two days, and took a nice one the second day. Ended up filling both tags last year, one blackie one chocolate. Have been up scouting, and seen two bears in two trips, looks like it should be a good year. Have only called in one and the shot never presented itself, love the spot and stalk. HIT THE BERRIES!!!

[D-Rock425]

I'm getting ready still not sure Where to go opening day.  Will go down to the range one last time just to check the rifle should be fine but I just like to shoot. 

[87Ford]

I'm getting ready still not sure Where to go opening day.  Will go down to the range one last time just to check the rifle should be fine but I just like to shoot.

I thought you had a spot picked out that you found on the spring bear hunt.  I know we found some spots to hunt bear this summer/fall.  Do you shoot at the Everett Sportsman's Club range on Ebey Island?  I guess it's closed for a couple weeks.

http://www.everettsportsmenclub.org/

[Wazukie]

Lets see, this time of year it'll be the hazlenutts and acorns and then at the end of August through part of September, it'll be the Mountain hucklberries.  Nothing like going hucklberrying and bear hunting in the same spot

good luck to all you bear hunters 

[Houndhunter]

wahoo next weekend, cant wait!