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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: kglacken on April 13, 2013, 09:41:37 PM

Title: Spring Bear Calling tactics
Post by: kglacken on April 13, 2013, 09:41:37 PM: Ok lets talk Spring calling tactics. WHat have you guys had success with? Fawn in distress? Small game distress? Does anyone use a decoy? I drew a copalis tag so i know it is flat. I was thinking about setting up on grassy spur roads and small clearings to do some calling, but I am curious what calls/ tactics you guys use when trying to call bears?
Title: Re: Spring Bear Calling tactics
Post by: bobcat on April 13, 2013, 11:49:59 PM: I called in a couple bears with fawn in distress. This was in the last half of May, Capitol Forest. Seems that both times they showed up at about 1 hour and 15 minutes into it. So you need lots of patience.
Title: Re: Spring Bear Calling tactics
Post by: Turner89 on April 14, 2013, 07:54:02 PM: I'm going to give that a try also. My son and I are going to be hunting out of tree stands at times, so were gonna try a little calling.
Title: Re: Spring Bear Calling tactics
Post by: kglacken on April 14, 2013, 09:36:57 PM: I think with how flat copalis is, I need to try calling. I will be out as much as possible, but definitely hoping to call one in close on film! So I have learned that I need to wait a while? Do you use loud calling, quiet? Ive never called bears
Title: Re: Spring Bear Calling tactics
Post by: bobcat on April 14, 2013, 09:42:54 PM: I used the "Fawn Bleats" sound from Western Rivers. That's what worked for me.

I'll attach it here so you can hear what it sounds like.
Title: Re: Spring Bear Calling tactics
Post by: oldschooltrucks on April 14, 2013, 10:30:57 PM: What do you think about a rabbit in distress call?
Title: Re: Spring Bear Calling tactics
Post by: bobcat on April 14, 2013, 10:32:31 PM: Take a look at this site: www.callingbears.com (http://www.callingbears.com)
Title: Re: Spring Bear Calling tactics
Post by: oldschooltrucks on April 14, 2013, 10:38:05 PM: Quote from: kglacken on April 14, 2013, 09:36:57 PM
I think with how flat copalis is, I need to try calling. I will be out as much as possible, but definitely hoping to call one in close on film! So I have learned that I need to wait a while? Do you use loud calling, quiet? Ive never called bears

Spent the whole day out there today scouting. There was only a few spots I found that would be over 150 - 200 yard shot. Most of what I saw was 100 yds. I think the problem you might have is getting that clear line of sight with your cam. There are no ridges that overlook any great distance.