Post by: yorketransport on May 02, 2009, 04:26:56 PM
The problem is that I don't know anyone who does any dedicated bear hunting. Everyone looks at bear as a target of opportunity while hunting something else. So my question is what are some good resources for a newbie to get information from. Are there any particularly good books or videos out there? Any little push in the right direction would be appreciated. Thanks.
Andrew
Post by: stumprat on May 02, 2009, 04:35:35 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on May 02, 2009, 05:42:37 PM
Everyone looks at bear as a target of opportunity while hunting something else.
Andrew
Blasphemy! :yike:
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on May 02, 2009, 05:44:40 PM
Post by: bobcat on May 02, 2009, 05:50:35 PM
http://www.amazon.com/education-bear-hunter-Ralph-Flowers/dp/0876911696
Post by: billythekidrock on May 02, 2009, 07:15:59 PM
As for videos I always suggest "Calling Bears, They come to eat" by Wayne Carlton.
The bear videos by Jim Shockey are good for learning some behavior as well as judging.
Post by: rasbo on May 02, 2009, 07:24:23 PM
Post by: yorketransport on May 02, 2009, 09:06:21 PM
Blasphemy! :yike:
When I tell people that I want to bear hunt, most of them look at me like I'm crazy. Everyone just wants to know why I would want to hunt them. After all, aren't they dangerous?
If any of you are familiar with Backpacker's Supply in Tacoma, I was there making a delivery about 3 years ago and one of the employees was telling me that he had to turn back on a hike because there was a big bear in the area. When I asked him were he was, he told me and asked why I wanted to know. When I told him that I wanted to go hunt in that area, he went on a rant about how wrong it was for me to go brutally kill a defenseless bear. :rolleyes: That guy wouldn't sign for any of my deliveries after that. I sure was glad when he left.
I'll track down a copy of Ralph Flowers' book and check out some of the videos. Keep the suggestions coming! Thanks.
Andrew
Post by: Sideswipe on May 03, 2009, 06:28:37 PM
Post by: Kain on May 03, 2009, 09:07:20 PM
I second the Flower's books. Both bear books will give you some great local insight.
As for videos I always suggest "Calling Bears, They come to eat" by Wayne Carlton.
The bear videos by Jim Shockey are good for learning some behavior as well as judging.
+1 on "Calling Bears, They come to Eat" very entertaining and educational. I will have to get those books now.
Post by: saylean on May 04, 2009, 09:46:12 AM
Post by: follow maggie on May 05, 2009, 12:13:37 AM
Post by: Kain on May 06, 2009, 09:54:15 AM
http://www.hunterspec.com/Updateable/update_display.cfm?pageID=1209&categoryID=12
http://www.hunterspec.com/Updateable/update_display.cfm?pageID=1219&categoryID=12
Post by: Kain on May 06, 2009, 09:58:37 AM
http://www.gameandfishmag.com/hunting/big-game-hunting/RA_1008_04/
http://www.gameandfishmag.com/hunting/big-game-hunting/gf_aa106303a/
Couple other articles with info on calling for bears.
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/article/article_read.asp?aid=145952&sid=3
http://www.outdoorlife.com/articles/hunting/2007/09/calling-bears
Post by: saylean on May 06, 2009, 11:09:20 AM
1. Bears are not defenseless at all. They smell several times better than us and are way stronger than us.
2. They are faster than us.
3. They have teeth and claws, when used, are extremely dangerous.
4. They can be dead quiet.
5. We have the most bears in the lower 48 states. Only Alaska has more than us.
6. We use the hide and meat. We do not just take the hide and waste the meat.
7. No animal in the woods are "defenseless". All have some sort of defense, whether it is camoflauge, brute strength, etc.
It is a kick to hunt something that can hunt you. It's addictive. If they have never hunted bears, they really have no clue or any room to talk.
Post by: Kain on May 06, 2009, 02:25:37 PM
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-DpfTHEmlY&feature=related[/youtube] Is this from a member on here?
Post by: billythekidrock on May 06, 2009, 05:43:10 PM
When asked about why you hunt a "defenseless bear" here are a few things to say:
1. Bears are not defenseless at all. They smell several times better than us and are way stronger than us.
2. They are faster than us.
3. They have teeth and claws, when used, are extremely dangerous.
4. They can be dead quiet.
5. We have the most bears in the lower 48 states. Only Alaska has more than us.
6. We use the hide and meat. We do not just take the hide and waste the meat.
7. No animal in the woods are "defenseless". All have some sort of defense, whether it is camoflauge, brute strength, etc.
It is a kick to hunt something that can hunt you. It's addictive. If they have never hunted bears, they really have no clue or any room to talk.
You forgot the best reason....they taste great!
Post by: saylean on May 06, 2009, 05:45:47 PM
that...and bear hunters are bad asses.... :chuckle: