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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: jtrammell on September 16, 2015, 09:54:30 PM

Title: HELP WANTED
Post by: jtrammell on September 16, 2015, 09:54:30 PM: So I have been chasing bear on JBLM(Fort Lewis), since bear opened. I've tried sitting over berries, calling(probably doing it wrong), and walking around. I'm seeing TONS of scat, nice big piles. I think I'm doing the right things, but what else is there to do?
Title: Re: HELP WANTED
Post by: elk247 on September 16, 2015, 09:59:54 PM: Try not calling, go to a sign heavy location and sit. Early morning late afternoon evening show. Play the wind.
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Post by: pashok23 on September 16, 2015, 10:10:14 PM: When i hunt bears in Montana i drive alot ,that way you can cover lots of ground and its always works for me,2 years in a row.
Good luck,post some pics with your bear :tup:
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Post by: heronblu on September 16, 2015, 10:12:01 PM: What are you doing for scent? Bears have an insane sense of smell.
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Post by: Eric M on September 16, 2015, 10:13:36 PM: Remember they have sense of smell twenty times better than a bloodhound. Run your washing machine empty a couple times then wash your hunting clothes without scented detergent. Cut up a bunch of brush and bag your clothes up in with it for a couple days even your underwear and socks. I got within 60 yards of one on JBLM this year before I got winded. They can even smell what's on the bottom of your shoes. Some people say to chew mint gum also (?) If you're interested PM me and we can compare notes. There is sign in almost every training area I've been in but a couple good spots, and I almost hit one with my truck the other day. Had to slam on the brakes so hard the dog flew into the front seat.
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Post by: jtrammell on September 16, 2015, 10:21:33 PM: For scent control I use the super charged scent cover(I believe that's what it's called. Scent cover spray in a yellow bottle. I spray all over myself, my clothes and the bottom of my boots.

Quote from: heronblu on September 16, 2015, 10:12:01 PM
What are you doing for scent? Bears have an insane sense of smell.
Title: Re: HELP WANTED
Post by: Eric M on September 16, 2015, 10:24:56 PM: Quote from: jtrammell on September 16, 2015, 10:21:33 PM
For scent control I use the super charged scent cover(I believe that's what it's called. Scent cover spray in a yellow bottle. I spray all over myself, my clothes and the bottom of my boots.

Quote from: heronblu on September 16, 2015, 10:12:01 PM
What are you doing for scent? Bears have an insane sense of smell.
I think that's ok if your hunting elk and staying downwind. I don't think it'll cut it for bears.
Title: Re: HELP WANTED
Post by: jtrammell on September 16, 2015, 10:29:50 PM: Quote from: Eric M on September 16, 2015, 10:13:36 PM
Remember they have sense of smell twenty times better than a bloodhound. Run your washing machine empty a couple times then wash your hunting clothes without scented detergent. Cut up a bunch of brush and bag your clothes up in with it for a couple days even your underwear and socks. I got within 60 yards of one on JBLM this year before I got winded. They can even smell what's on the bottom of your shoes. Some people say to chew mint gum also (?) If you're interested PM me and we can compare notes. There is sign in almost every training area I've been in but a couple good spots, and I almost hit one with my truck the other day. Had to slam on the brakes so hard the dog flew into the front seat.

I'll have to give that a try. At this point, I'll try anything.
Title: Re: HELP WANTED
Post by: jtrammell on September 16, 2015, 10:34:54 PM: Quote from: Eric M on September 16, 2015, 10:13:36 PM
Remember they have sense of smell twenty times better than a bloodhound. Run your washing machine empty a couple times then wash your hunting clothes without scented detergent. Cut up a bunch of brush and bag your clothes up in with it for a couple days even your underwear and socks. I got within 60 yards of one on JBLM this year before I got winded. They can even smell what's on the bottom of your shoes. Some people say to chew mint gum also (?) If you're interested PM me and we can compare notes. There is sign in almost every training area I've been in but a couple good spots, and I almost hit one with my truck the other day. Had to slam on the brakes so hard the dog flew into the front seat.

Did you get my message? It's not showing up in my sent folder.
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Post by: Eric M on September 16, 2015, 10:38:48 PM: Quote from: jtrammell on September 16, 2015, 10:34:54 PM
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Did you get my message? It's not showing up in my sent folder.

Got your messages sent you a couple more.
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Post by: Eric M on September 16, 2015, 11:16:39 PM: also meant to tell you I see them all times of the day this time of year. They are feeding like crazy to prep for winter. So I don't just think dawn and dusk when I'm looking for bears this time of year.