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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: JeffRaines on August 05, 2020, 09:19:37 PM

Title: Putting a bear to bed
Post by: JeffRaines on August 05, 2020, 09:19:37 PM: So, an hour ago I spotted a AWESOME cinnamon bear. Way down in a steep canyon. I’m solo, not wanting to risk injury on a 3am pack out I decided to back out and be back at first light.

Will it be nearby? It was unaware of my presence. Good wind.
Title: Re: Putting a bear to bef
Post by: cbond3318 on August 05, 2020, 09:36:55 PM: Yes. But don’t be surprised if you don’t see him until the same time tommorrow! :tup:
Title: Re: Putting a bear to bef
Post by: JeffRaines on August 05, 2020, 09:44:20 PM: Man I hope that’s not the case! Him or one of his buddies better be at that spot at first light!
Title: Re: Putting a bear to bef
Post by: Jonathan_S on August 05, 2020, 09:53:47 PM: Morning bear hunting is pretty hit or miss. Less patternable IME.
Title: Re: Putting a bear to bef
Post by: teanawayslayer on August 05, 2020, 10:02:49 PM: Quote from: Jonathan_S on August 05, 2020, 09:53:47 PM
Morning bear hunting is pretty hit or miss. Less patternable IME.
:yeah:
Title: Re: Putting a bear to bef
Post by: huntnnw on August 05, 2020, 10:19:20 PM: Bears can wander, I cant count how many bears I have seen 1 day in places to never see again the following day.
Title: Re: Putting a bear to bef
Post by: huntingaddiction on August 06, 2020, 06:09:03 AM: If he has a goo d food source that will hold him there you might find him.
Title: Re: Putting a bear to bef
Post by: Fl0und3rz on August 06, 2020, 06:12:54 AM: Good luck.
Title: Re: Putting a bear to bef
Post by: Rob on August 06, 2020, 06:15:23 AM: Quote from: huntingaddiction on August 06, 2020, 06:09:03 AM
If he has a goo d food source that will hold him there you might find him.

This would be my assumption as well. I am no pro, but bears tend to follow their stomachs from what I understand.
Title: Re: Putting a bear to bef
Post by: nwwanderer on August 06, 2020, 06:20:38 AM: Pay attention, it could easily be where you were trying to figure you out. Have watched them trail people, their curiosity is epic.
Title: Re: Putting a bear to bef
Post by: JeffRaines on August 06, 2020, 12:05:00 PM: It was a no go this morning. The windstorm that blew in had the wind going a different direction every time it blew so 🤷🏻‍♂️
Title: Re: Putting a bear to bef
Post by: bearpaw on August 06, 2020, 01:05:25 PM: Quote from: JeffRaines on August 06, 2020, 12:05:00 PM
It was a no go this morning. The windstorm that blew in had the wind going a different direction every time it blew so 🤷🏻‍♂️

If there are loads of ripe berries there is a good chance that the same bear or a different bear will show up again. If there really aren't many ripe berries there then there is a good chance he was just passing through looking for his next meal. Good luck! :tup: