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iamnutzy1975 asked:

May 27th – Black bear hunting in Alberta Canada.

iamnutzy1975 asked:

May 27th – Black bear hunting in Alberta Canada.

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Dan Bodinger takes us to northern Wisconsin for a black bear hunt. Bear Solis Outdoors; Copyright 2009; bearsolis.com

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May 2010: Marty Fischer of TNT Outdoor Explosion and Chuck Tholl of Global Sporting Safaris in a Saskatchewan Archery Black Bear hunt. Join us for this Televised hunt in 2011. Go to: www.gssafaris.com

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Abitibi Outfitters is your destination for big, high success black bear hunting. Great food, lodging, and guides on some of the most breathtaking wilderness ground imaginable. Please contact today for more information. www.abitibioutfitters.com

apgs01 asked:

Alaska Spring black bear hunting with Master Guide Smokey Don Duncan in Alaska Game Management Unit 20. Fly to Fairbanks and hunt black bear the same day.

If you haven’t tried black bear hunting, these bulky black beasts will give you a thrill that’s tough to compare to a typical whitetail hunt. There is just something about hunting a carnivore that gets your blood pumping. The great thing about a black bear is they are spread all over the United States and Canada, are a reasonable priced hunt, and normally are not an extremely physical hunt.

In my experience, a great way to start hunting for black bears is by finding an outfitter that hunts for bears over bait. Although you don’t have the fulfillment of back breaking hikes and spotting and stalking the animal, hunting over bait presents challenges of it’s own.

Normally the baiting begins before the season opens with sweets such as donuts, marshmallows, or any other sweet smelling tasty foods, supplemented with more fulfilling items such as dog food or meat scraps. Many outfitters will find an available supply of reasonable priced or soon to be discarded food and begin putting it out for the bears before hunters arrive. The bears grow accustomed to the food supply and often return year after year to the same area, sniffing around for the smell of sweets and a free meal.

The hunting is usually done from an elevated stand shadowed by the darkness of timber with an effort to keep it on the downwind side. In my opinion, the wind isn’t a huge factor as long as the outfitter doesn’t go to great lengths to remain scent free when he is refreshing the bait. The more human scent he leaves when refreshing the bait, the better in my opinion. Once the bears grow used to the scent, they are not as spooked when they do catch the smell of a human near the bait. Granted this doesn’t work very well if you begin baiting several days before hunting, but if you give the bears some time, they will grow more accustomed to the human scent.

One of the biggest difficulties is sitting in a stand hour after hour and trying to remain quiet and with very little movement. Some people (often women more than men) have a knack for this skill, but personally this is a grueling workout for me. To complicate matters, many times the areas where black bears flourish are thick with mosquitoes during the late spring, as well. Even if you are covered from head to toe with mosquito proof netting, they find a spot to reach you ,or never let you rest with continual buzzing in your ear. For me, it’s nearly impossible to remain still with these pestering bugs swarming the entire time. Black bears are extremely weary of odd sounds or movement, so this is a necessity. Occasionally you will hear a bear coming to stand, but many times, sight will be your first contact with a bear. Keep still and quiet and you will have a good chance at killing a bear. One option to slow down the mosquito swarm is a Thermacell. They are quiet, relatively scent free and do a fairly good job of keeping the mosquitoes at bay.

The second challenge is keeping your calm. When a bear comes into the bait it is very tempting to rush the shot. Bears are extremely difficult to judge, but if you spend a little time, you can often tell whether it’s a male or female. Males are blockier with a square face and often a sagging belly. You don’t want to shoot a sow with cubs and boars are normally larger, so take the time to judge the bear. A great reference for judging bears is watching some bear hunting videos before you go. I recommend Cave Bears on the Pacific Rim by Jim Shockey. There are numerous black bears taken on this video of all shapes and sizes. Another very important factor is placing the shot in the right place. I’ve found it’s easy to shoot a bear too far back. Be patient and wait until the bear has his front leg angled forward toward the front of his body. Place the shot right as you would on a deer, just behind the shoulder. Don’t take the shot if he is in an odd position or his leg is vertical with the ground. You may miss his vitals and have an injured bear on your hands. They will head for deep dark cover and it’s no fun tracking an injured bear.

The main thing is to get out and have some fun. Black bears are exciting to hunt and hopefully you’ll have a beautiful bear rug when you return.

By: David Dukat

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If you’re looking for the right place to hunt black bears than Vermont might be the best location for you’re next bear hunting trip. Bears are considered one of the most reclusive big-game animals in that state. Vermont has one of the largest black bear populations in the United States. It’s estimated that there is one black bear for every 3 square miles. Vermont can thank their health bear population due to proper monitoring and hunting regulations.

You’re allowed to hunt black bears in Vermont during their regulated hunting season. This is a 2 1\2 month season opening on September 1st and ends on the first Wednesday of Vermont’s firearm dear season. You’re not allowed to use bait stations or baiting methods to hunt black bears in Vermont. However you can use dogs as an aid as long as the owner or person in charge has the proper bear-dog permit. You’re restricted to only six dogs and cannot use this in a commercial guide setting.

The key to tracking a bear in Vermont is the same as any other. You need to find a concentrated area containing its natural food source or in an area that is prime for a bear habitat or den. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department claims that early in the season their black bears prefer food such as berries, black cherries and standing corn, while towards the end of the season wild apples, beechnuts and acorns become more important to their diet.

You’ll find that Vermont has some of the best hunting opportunities, especially when it comes to hunting bears. As with any state you need to make sure you have all the proper hunting license, permits and tags, along with following all hunting laws and regulations. If you want to learn more about bear hunting or Vermont hunting laws and regulations then please visit the links below.

By: Noah Riddle

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Bear hunting in Canada is a hunting experience that goes unmatched. Canada’s black bears roam from Ontario to the west coast and grow to a much bigger size than what they do in the U.S. For a hunter who’s looking for a spectacular black bear hunting experience, Canada is the number one destination.

Due to citizenship laws, planning a Canadian hunting trip requires a few extra steps. Hunters must at all times be wearing an orange hunting vest and cap. There are no exceptions. If you’re using an ATV, a helmet is also required, as is up to date insurance. For a hunting license to be issued in Ontario, the hunter must have a previous hunting license from their state. Handguns are not allowed in Canada, and any non-residents will need to register their firearms with the Canadian Customs at the border crossing. Proof of U.S. citizenship and auto insurance (if you’re driving) will also be expected upon crossing.

Manitoba is a place to consider for your Canadian hunting trip. Riding Mountain National Park is notable for it’s bear hunting. The park grows some of the largest bears in the world, and the park has the highest population density in Canada. Manitoba also has a high population of color phased black bears, which means they range from black to white in color. A black bear doesn’t necessarily have to be black to be considered a trophy bear.

There are many outfitters to choose from throughout Canada to assist you in finding the perfect bear. Some hunt camps may charge a Non-Resident Hunting Preservation Fund payment. Bow hunting is welcomed by most outfitters, and many will allow you to take a second bear for an extra fee, however if the bear is only wounded and not caught, the fee is still charged. British Colombia has many hunting camps catering to the black bear hunter. The bears here grow large, ranging six to seven feet high, with skulls 18-21 inches, and many of the outfitters here welcome both the experienced, and the inexperienced hunter.

Canada has two options for bear hunting. The chosen method is often baiting. Most outfitters that offer baited bear will supply the bait and ask you not to bring your own, or add to the existing bait pile. The hunter sits in a ground blind or a tree stand waiting for his trophy bear to come by. The other method is to spot and stalk the bear. This is often considered the more humane way to hunt. This method requires a lot of trekking, but the catch is all the sweeter when it comes. This method is also more agreeable to British Colombia’s open terrain.

By: Abhishek Agarwal

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With there being endless black bear hunting outfitters to choose from, the task of selecting the right outfitter can prove to be difficult.