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Title: Aladdin Spring Bear-2020
Post by: TLEVIN40 on March 17, 2020, 11:45:42 AM
I drew Aladdin, first time drawing spring bear! Any advice, help or information is greatly appreciated.

What I have read so far:

-Bears aren't out and about til late April/ early May

Title: Re: Aladdin Spring Bear-2020
Post by: MooseZ25 on March 17, 2020, 11:50:06 AM
I sent you some information and you are correct May-June are the best months. 
Title: Re: Aladdin Spring Bear-2020
Post by: ChesapeakeMan on March 17, 2020, 02:27:56 PM
My brother in law and I drew that tag in 2016.  We connected on one gorgeous cinnamon bear.  Wasn't able to fill the other tag because of unrelated circumstances.  I would plan on spending at least a week hunting.  We camped at Big Meadow Lake.  That spot was great.  A quad, side by side or dirt bike is a great tool for that area.  You will probably cover a lot of ground on dirt roads and trails.  We bought Bear Paw's map.  I would highly, highly recommend buying his map and talking to him.  It made all the difference for us.  It would take weeks or months to learn all the information that you will get from Dale.
Title: Re: Aladdin Spring Bear-2020
Post by: TLEVIN40 on March 17, 2020, 03:29:38 PM
Great info guys. Thanks
Title: Re: Aladdin Spring Bear-2020
Post by: Joeykon123 on March 22, 2020, 09:45:29 AM
Yes what ChesapeakeMan (i mean my brother n law:) says
Title: Re: Aladdin Spring Bear-2020
Post by: TLEVIN40 on March 30, 2020, 10:16:21 AM
Was the campground busy? It seems like a nice place to camp in that area and would imagine few people around.

Title: Re: Aladdin Spring Bear-2020
Post by: ChesapeakeMan on March 30, 2020, 11:43:11 AM
We were there before Memorial Day.  It was not busy.  The camp host said that Memorial Day weekend is when it started getting packed.  My son and I went back on Memorial Day weekend and camped North of there.  FR 300 off of Smackout Creek Road.  Didn't see very many people.  Used my Polaris Ranger when we camped at Big Meadow Lake.  Used my TW200 when we camped up around Smackout.  Both methods worked very well.     
Title: Re: Aladdin Spring Bear-2020
Post by: TLEVIN40 on May 01, 2020, 08:09:28 AM
MY buddy and I are wanting to come over and hunt still, but with camping potentially being closed in some areas. We are both coming from the same area on the westside.

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It doesn't prohibit travelling but suggesting limiting it. Anyone in the area have a land/cabin they are willing to let us stay at or rent? This is still very preliminary and still in the planning stage.

Please DM with any help/advice.

Thanks
Title: Re: Aladdin Spring Bear-2020
Post by: jrebel on May 01, 2020, 10:16:36 AM
Just truck camp on NF land and you will be fine.  It is 100% legal and a way better option than traveling multiple times back and fourth.  Bring your food and supplies and plan accordingly so you don't have to stop at every grocery store in the area. 

I would think a lot of bears are coming out and starting to move with this nicer weather.  Any time from now till the end can be fruitful.  Good luck and travel safe. 

Tip:  Wash your hands after pooping and before eating a peanut butter sandwich......   :tup:
Title: Re: Aladdin Spring Bear-2020
Post by: buckfvr on May 01, 2020, 11:24:40 AM
Colville NF is 1.1 million acres...…..truck camp at any landing, lots of fire wood, have it all  to yourself,  I know your unit is significantly smaller, just saying. 
Title: Re: Aladdin Spring Bear-2020
Post by: TLEVIN40 on May 04, 2020, 11:39:04 AM
Thanks for the advice, sounds like truck camping is the way to go. We are targeting late May. We intend to bring all of our food and groceries.

Thanks for the pro tip on hand washing.
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