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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: pjb3 on September 10, 2008, 10:39:57 AM

Title: bear hunting questions
Post by: pjb3 on September 10, 2008, 10:39:57 AM: I'm fairly new to the bear huntin' thing and need some advise
I found an area with large concetrations of bear and the area is very thick with trees and undercover. How can I hunt this area? No clear cuts or open areas to speak of.
I just walk the FS roads and logging roads, is this the best/only way?
Thanks in advance
Title: Re: bear hunting questions
Post by: Machias on September 10, 2008, 01:26:43 PM: I would set up cross or down wind and predator call this area. Very effective if you have smokin hot bear sign.
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Post by: X-Force on September 10, 2008, 02:00:13 PM: It sound like a good area to still hunt and predator call when you locate the bears.
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Post by: winston2789 on September 10, 2008, 02:15:13 PM: i agree with machias
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Post by: DeKuma on September 10, 2008, 08:33:45 PM: I think you should take me there to figure out the best approach. When I get it all figured out, I will then teach you.
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Post by: Rufous on September 10, 2008, 08:34:27 PM: I agree with the calling advice. I have called in several bears. It can be done. Give it a try- it is very exciting! Brian.
Title: Re: bear hunting questions
Post by: pjb3 on September 11, 2008, 08:59:43 AM: Thanks all
I will try a predator call, which would be best?
Title: Re: bear hunting questions
Post by: TeacherMan on September 11, 2008, 09:43:32 AM: I would look for a long stretch in a forest service road that has alot of bear activity. Do some calling, if there is any elderberries left along the road focus on them. That seems to be what the bears are focussing on now.
Title: Re: bear hunting questions
Post by: pjb3 on September 11, 2008, 11:28:56 AM: What if I call in a bear on the ground and its not a shooter or with cubs, could be dangerous??????
Title: Re: bear hunting questions
Post by: addicted on September 11, 2008, 11:32:57 AM: if a situation becomes dangerous :Prous, you've got a gun. i dunno how much bear spray is costing these days cuz it would suck to have to shoot a mothering sow in self defence. have you looked at using a treestand?
Title: Re: bear hunting questions
Post by: pjb3 on September 11, 2008, 07:20:16 PM: Thought about a stand but think I'm just gonna stay on the ground adn give that a shot.
Will let all know how I did if I go this weekned
Title: Re: bear hunting questions
Post by: billythekidrock on September 11, 2008, 07:48:54 PM: Here is a link to some bear calling info.

http://hunting-washington.com/calling-bears.htm

Good luck.
Title: Re: bear hunting questions
Post by: pjb3 on September 29, 2008, 02:09:34 PM: I'm getting fustrated, still can't get on one. Sign everywhere but to no avail.
Anyone want to go to my area and help?
Title: Re: bear hunting questions
Post by: DeKuma on September 29, 2008, 02:24:18 PM: Quote from: pjb3 on September 29, 2008, 02:09:34 PM
I'm getting fustrated, still can't get on one. Sign everywhere but to no avail.
Anyone want to go to my area and help?
I feel your pain! Have only seen one this season and it was 800+ yards away in the fog.
Title: Re: bear hunting questions
Post by: klikboom on September 30, 2008, 09:56:56 AM: Whats the general area you are going?
Title: Re: bear hunting questions
Post by: DeKuma on September 30, 2008, 10:02:28 AM: I have hunted multiple area up HWY 2 and a few around Snoqualmie and Easton with no luck. Need to get out more though. Hopefully the two on my property in Colville/Kettle are still fat and lazy and just waiting around for me............
Title: Re: bear hunting questions
Post by: saylean on September 30, 2008, 10:17:34 AM: I have called in a sow and cub...although she was not charging in like I have had others, she was still coming. All i did was cough and let her know I was human...off she ran very quickly. Try to find a spot where you can see around you, that way you (and the bear) will to have an OH *censored*E moment which can cause a problem.

Be careful, be ready and have fun.

Oh ya..take Dekuma too... ;)
Title: Re: bear hunting questions
Post by: DeKuma on September 30, 2008, 10:29:05 AM: I am pretty pathetic, huh? :'(
I hunted bears for years and never had a problem getting one. Then I stopped hunting them until this year, and I cannot get one to save my life.
Title: Re: bear hunting questions
Post by: saylean on September 30, 2008, 10:31:59 AM: Not pathetic Dekuma...I was thinking bout it last night...I think the spot you and I discuss is good for me, cause I go midweek...less berry pickers...sorry for the :jacked:

back to the topic!

Find berries, a high stump and hunt dusk/dark. ;)
Title: Re: bear hunting questions
Post by: rasbo on September 30, 2008, 11:05:13 AM: Quote from: pjb3 on September 11, 2008, 11:28:56 AM
What if I call in a bear on the ground and its not a shooter or with cubs, could be dangerous??????
just run them they are pretty good at leaveing.late blackberries this year is good on the west side.saw a nice one fri leaving somw berries.HANCOCK the place is loaded with them.