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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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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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Black Bears by Bow & Arrow, Part One: A Starter Kit to Spring Bear Hunting

By Bill Vaznis, Editor of Bear Hunting Magazine The site intrigued me. It was situated at the confluence of two streams, a natural crossing for black bears, and well off the beaten path. It was also dark under the canopy … Continue reading

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Game Care After the Shot, Part 3 by Bill Vaznis

TROPHY CARE Rick Streeter is an award-winning taxidermist with a penchant for detail. Like Beckley and Mandell, he believes you must be prepared to take care of your trophy before it hits the ground. “On any do-it-yourself hunt,” advises Streeter, … Continue reading

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