Category Archives: Bear Hunting

Tips for Booking Hunting Guides and Outfitters

An Interview With Karl Badger, Regional Pro Staff Manager at Mossy Oak Q: Should I hunt Western Big Game on my own or with a guide or outfitter? A: Many premium hunting areas are in wilderness areas, which require a … Continue reading

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Black Bears by Bow & Arrow, Part Four: Taking the Shot by Bill Vaznis

One of the advantages of shooting bears over bait is that you generally have ample time to size up the animal, and then wait for the perfect, one-shot kill. All bets are off however when you are out on a … Continue reading

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Black Bears by Bow & Arrow, Part Three: Attractors by Bill Vaznis

Many outfitters, guides and do-it-yourself hunters use “stink baits” as a primary attractor, hoping the outlandish odors will quickly attract bears to the bait station. Where legal, rotting fish or beaver carcasses work great as does a pail of dated … Continue reading

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Ten Bear-Baiting Blunders (from Bowhunting World)

Are you making these bear-baiting mistakes?  Take a look at the ten bear-baiting mistakes listed in this story from Bowhunting World. Mistakes include: Picking a Bad Site Focusing on a Bear’s Sweet Tooth Overfeeding Using Expired Bait Check out the … Continue reading

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Black Bears by Bow & Arrow, Part Two: Treestand Rules by Bill Vaznis

By Bill Vaznis, Editor of Bear Hunting Magazine  TREESTAND RULES For best results, locate a suitable tree for your tree stand BEFORE beginning your baiting operation. On more than one occasion I have visited a hot bait site teeming with … Continue reading

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