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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: jtmoose on September 11, 2016, 10:25:33 AM

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Title: Spring vs fall, timber vs clearcuts
Post by: jtmoose on September 11, 2016, 10:25:33 AM

Going into my second year of hunting.  I read through the west side spring bear thread but wasn't sure what's different with fall bear.  Last year I stumbled on a bear but it was kind of thick brush and all i saw was him get up and then his back disappear into the brush.  It was really windy and rainy and I think the conditions allowed me to get within 20yds which is why I was even able see him at all. 

Without a good area to spot from a distance, can bear be still hunted well - maybe even with a call?  I don't have much opportunity to scout the area prior to hunting it so I will be hunting blind for the most part.   Can I hunt bear like elk?  I figure I will try to cover a lot of ground until I find some sign to start still hunting the area.  However, I don't know what to look for other than a bear get up and walk away :'( What should I be looking for while I'm scouting/hunting?

Title: Re: Spring vs fall, timber vs clearcuts
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on September 11, 2016, 10:39:50 AM

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