First Bear Hunt done and....

[SFD2015]

We found a track!!!!! We went out and incorporated a deer area scouting with looking for bear. The area we hunt is in Wynoochee. In the morning we scouted some (lower) areas for deer and while we were out there we were also looking for bear sign. After a couple of scouts, we headed up higher (only about 1700 ft elevations though). We found some areas with berries up high and open fields but only found more deer sign (And not that much either). We kept looking high and then decided to walk near some water sources. After soaking our boots and feet, we called it a day. We explored allot of new areas and got some deer scouting done. We saw a bear track and some AWESOME landscape. But aside from the one track, nadda on bear.

Now for a few questions regarding tactics;

Is 1700 to low?
Was walking the creek a good or bad idea? Are they going to be near the creek looking for fishies this early or is that a crap shoot?

We plan on heading out again soon. It was fun and it was also a definite learning experience (As is EVERY day in the woods for me).

One last question, are you all a sit and wait or walk and stalk for bear?

Thanks again next time I won't forget my camera in the truck all day!

[dirty24d]

 Im a sit and wait if i know they are frequenting that location often and daily at a minimum. With it still being early and there not being a ton of berries im a walk and stalk..

[bdwfan82]

if your up that high on the wynochee im fairly certain that you cant hunt their but could be wrong.. and idealy if your hunting bear youy should start their at sunrise.. you have more of a chance seeing them in the early morning hours.. mid day they do alot of lounging due to warmer daytime temperatures yet thats not to say you will see one occasionally..

[SFD2015]

You have me curious, why wouldn't I be able to hunt at 1,700 feet in the nooch?

[trophyhunt]

I would stay lower in tree'd covered dark canyons, this heat should keep them low for a little longer. At least till the berries ripen up high, if they ever do.

[NWHydroprint]

Go up pass wynooche lake up on the hill tops and glass the berry patches first thing in the morning.
Or go over to the Minot unit on the other side of the chealis river.
NWH

[Ironhead]

I would stay lower in tree'd covered dark canyons, this heat should keep them low for a little longer. At least till the berries ripen up high, if they ever do.

I agree with the above. Find some creek bottoms with standing timber that have clear cuts up against it. 1st hour of daylight and last 2 hours of the evening are the best.