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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: BuckHunter23 on April 06, 2013, 03:13:53 PM

Title: 49 Degrees North Spring Bear Hunt
Post by: BuckHunter23 on April 06, 2013, 03:13:53 PM: After trying to get drawn over in the Huckleberry for past 3 years, I finally drew my spring bear tag, but got my third choice of 49 Degrees North. I've been with my brother to Huckleberry twice for his hunts, but never ventured over the highway to 49 Degrees. I've already got some great info from another member here to get me started, but was hoping some of you might be able to provide some additional insight into the unit.

Is it similar to Huckleberry? Such as the private land situation and similar terrain? I've planned two hunt trips, May9-12 and May 31-June 2 in case I don't seal the deal the first time out. Will this time of year be good? I know we didn't have very favorable weather in 121 in May. Are there plenty of areas to setup camp or would I be better off finding a motel and driving in each morning?

Any thoughts or guidance would be appreciated. Not looking for a bear tied to a tree, I want to earn my trophy. I have no problem putting miles on my boots either while I'm up there.

Thanks in advance for any advice. Hope to see some spring bear success pictures soon!
Title: Re: 49 Degrees North Spring Bear Hunt
Post by: BuckHunter23 on April 14, 2013, 12:18:51 PM: Wow, nothing? :dunno: Well, I signed up to stay at Bearpaw's place and get a DIY map. I'm stoked for the trip and hope I can update this thread with some success photos.
Title: Re: 49 Degrees North Spring Bear Hunt
Post by: Killmore on April 15, 2013, 08:34:17 AM: Your in good hands with Bearpaw, His maps are spot on!!
Title: Re: 49 Degrees North Spring Bear Hunt
Post by: Jburke on April 15, 2013, 10:41:53 AM: For future reference, there are lots of places to camp in that area. A couple small motels in Chewelah and might be one in Cusick/Usk on the other side as well. I have never been up there this early in the year though so I cant say really what it will be like with the snow level and such. If you can access it, check out the ski hill. :twocents:
Title: Re: 49 Degrees North Spring Bear Hunt
Post by: CoyoteCowboy on April 15, 2013, 03:36:31 PM: Good luck. Just got back from 4 days in Huckleberry. No bears/sign yet. Had a blast behind the binos tho.

Saw a bunch of moose and turkey tho.
Title: Re: 49 Degrees North Spring Bear Hunt
Post by: BuckHunter23 on April 16, 2013, 10:43:08 AM: We ran into a young moose a couple years ago. It actually spooked a bear we were attempting to put a stalk on. Climbed up the hill and came around a bend, and the moose was bedded down under a tree. Jumped up real quick and took off. No bear to be seen after that :bash:

A few years prior we were up there as well, and we saw tons of turkey. Funny thing is, we weren't seeing any bear on that trip, but when we ran into turkey hunters, they would ask if we had seen any because they weren't :chuckle: Funny how that works sometimes.

Good luck on your hunt :tup:
Title: Re: 49 Degrees North Spring Bear Hunt
Post by: saylean on April 16, 2013, 08:48:38 PM: Dont know Huckleberry or I would have helped. Good luck, im sure your in good hands with bearpaw.
Title: Re: 49 Degrees North Spring Bear Hunt
Post by: wehunt on April 27, 2013, 08:27:34 PM: I hunted 49 yesterday and saw a real nice boar, didn't close the deal, today got blown off the mountain, lots of snow up high and with the cooler weather moving in it may be a few weeks before its gone.
Title: Re: 49 Degrees North Spring Bear Hunt
Post by: Austrian Hunter on April 27, 2013, 08:33:15 PM: I know where, just don't know how to explain it on an online forum. If I had the time I take you out, sorry.
Title: Re: 49 Degrees North Spring Bear Hunt
Post by: BuckHunter23 on May 08, 2013, 02:31:40 PM: Heading out in the morning, can't wait :rockin: :whoo: Hope to have a success story to share by the end of the weekend!
Title: Re: 49 Degrees North Spring Bear Hunt
Post by: Austrian Hunter on May 08, 2013, 04:10:16 PM: :tup: Good Luck! Keep us updated!!
Title: Re: 49 Degrees North Spring Bear Hunt
Post by: vandeman17 on May 08, 2013, 04:11:48 PM: I have a spot that I deer hunt in 49 degrees north where we see bears often. PM me if you are interested.
Title: Re: 49 Degrees North Spring Bear Hunt
Post by: RightPlace-RightTime on May 09, 2013, 03:21:33 AM: Good luck Mark. Be safe and hope you have SUCCESS!!!
Title: Re: 49 Degrees North Spring Bear Hunt
Post by: TriggerHappy on May 09, 2013, 12:07:24 PM: Good luck Mark seal the deal and come back to play some softball... :tup: