bear hunting

[shorthair15]

 this is probably a stupid question but do you think it is too late to look for bears. never hunted them. i have a 270 wsm i use most of the time. i use winchester sivertips in 150 grains. my son wants to see some bear as he has never seen one. i live in lexington. should you be still looking for berry patches  this time of year. any recommended areas to go i live close  to the coweeman. the winston,margaret,toutle,ryderwood are close to where i live. which do you think would be the best to try. have some calls from bear man rick to try as well. thanks

[50CalJim]

Its definately not to late! Starting now with the Berries getting ripe is one of the best times to go.

[Ray]

I agree - it's just priming up right now for berries up high.

[shorthair15]

areas that hold huckleberries are where you want to be. you probably want to get up high as you can this time of year to glass. kind of funny i see elk and deer all the time but never seen a bear. thanks

[Guy]

It's not at all too late! I shot one yesterday and my son got one the day before that...

Get your rifle & binos up into the hills overlooking some berry bush patches and have at it!

[shorthair15]

heading towards st helens. to do some glassing for deer and bear will let you know. i only live a few miles from spirit lake hwy. thanks

[littletoes]

Heck, I was more worried about it being EARLY! The cool temps are NICE. You get up there a ways, a big cooler is nice on the hot days to cool the meat and hide. Hate to waste any.