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Off topic - Bear hunting #6994581
09/19/20 01:37 PM
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BernieB. Offline OP
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So much politics these days, how about just enjoy some trail cam photos and videos of bears!

Re: Off topic - Bear hunting [Re: BernieB.] #6995017
09/19/20 11:27 PM
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Tell me about the one with ear tags.


“What’s good for me may not be good for the weak minded.”
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Re: Off topic - Bear hunting [Re: BernieB.] #6995018
09/19/20 11:28 PM
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I like it! Always enjoy your videos.


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Re: Off topic - Bear hunting [Re: Leftlane] #6995127
09/20/20 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Leftlane
Tell me about the one with ear tags.


I know nothing other than it's been tagged by the DNR. He's a TOAD.

Re: Off topic - Bear hunting [Re: BernieB.] #6995132
09/20/20 07:06 AM
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I have never shot a bear. I petted one when I was a lad, and it ruined me for life.
A rug. Not a real one. tired
Maybe it's a good thing my uncle didn't have coyote pelts in his hunting cabin.
Might've never been a trapper. smirk


Re: Off topic - Bear hunting [Re: BernieB.] #6995140
09/20/20 07:19 AM
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The ear tags are interesting. Could be a study bear or a problem bear.

Re: Off topic - Bear hunting [Re: BernieB.] #6995179
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You're going to guide next year, Bernie? Do you have to lease bait sites or is it land you get permission to hunt? That's a lot of work baiting bears you don't intend to hunt this year. I've been lugging bait seven days a week for the last seven weeks. Had two hunters take two bear. Nothing big. 235# dry sow and a boar about the same size.

Re: Off topic - Bear hunting [Re: BernieB.] #6995190
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Nice production, thanks for sharing. I baited and shot some nice bears with compound bow several years ago. Kind of rekindles the interest!

Re: Off topic - Bear hunting [Re: BernieB.] #6995192
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I've never shot a bear either. Never have hunted for one. We have black bear in these parts (public land) but baiting isn't legal. Any tips on hunting bear without baiting?


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Re: Off topic - Bear hunting [Re: BernieB.] #6995207
09/20/20 09:02 AM
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In Ontario ear tags are put on a bear 🐻 when it gets trapped by Mnr. Identify location of catch and release information. They usually get 2 strikes your out ,but some get lucky. Having a lot of problems with them this year. Three in the past week snooping around camp biggest about 350 got a slug for him if he starts to be a fool. But otherwise I let them go about their business so long as they don't bother stuff.

Re: Off topic - Bear hunting [Re: J Staton] #6995235
09/20/20 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by J Staton
I've never shot a bear either. Never have hunted for one. We have black bear in these parts (public land) but baiting isn't legal. Any tips on hunting bear without baiting?

Save up and go To open country. WEST


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Re: Off topic - Bear hunting [Re: 330-Trapper] #6995273
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Originally Posted by 330-Trapper
Originally Posted by J Staton
I've never shot a bear either. Never have hunted for one. We have black bear in these parts (public land) but baiting isn't legal. Any tips on hunting bear without baiting?

Save up and go To open country. WEST

I will be going west, about ten miles to the Ouachita National Forest. smile
Do adult male black bears tend to use the same denning site year in and year out as long as food is available?


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Re: Off topic - Bear hunting [Re: BernieB.] #6995280
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Girl by me shot one. They say about 760 pounds live weight.

Re: Off topic - Bear hunting [Re: virgil1972] #6995344
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Originally Posted by virgil1972
Girl by me shot one. They say about 760 pounds live weight.

Dang


Originally Posted by BernieB.

I know nothing other than it's been tagged by the DNR. He's a TOAD.

Which eat better the young ones or the big fluffy lookin' bears like him?


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Re: Off topic - Bear hunting [Re: BernieB.] #6995523
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Western States ...open terrain...spot and stalk hunting


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Re: Off topic - Bear hunting [Re: BernieB.] #6995572
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back on topic

Might have to give that a try. I probably have to apply 3 or 4 more years the way they are managing bears here now. i read they are trying to bring the sow age up?

Last edited by Born; 09/20/20 06:19 PM.

Help yourself.



Re: Off topic - Bear hunting [Re: Posco] #6995574
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Originally Posted by Posco
You're going to guide next year, Bernie? Do you have to lease bait sites or is it land you get permission to hunt? That's a lot of work baiting bears you don't intend to hunt this year. I've been lugging bait seven days a week for the last seven weeks. Had two hunters take two bear. Nothing big. 235# dry sow and a boar about the same size.


Baits imprint on the bear's memory so it's good to get them going early. Really planning to provide a high quality experience and I want to do my best to put a good bear in front of everyone. That's the reason for the extra work and expense.

Re: Off topic - Bear hunting [Re: Born] #6995576
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Originally Posted by Born
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Might have to give that a try. I probably have to apply 3 or 4 more years the way they are managing bears here now. i read they are trying to bring the sow age up?


The two zones I am hunting in require 2-4 points to draw.

Re: Off topic - Bear hunting [Re: J Staton] #6995580
09/20/20 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by J Staton
I've never shot a bear either. Never have hunted for one. We have black bear in these parts (public land) but baiting isn't legal. Any tips on hunting bear without baiting?


There are some areas of Arkansas where baiting is legal.

Re: Off topic - Bear hunting [Re: BernieB.] #6995585
09/20/20 06:26 PM
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Bear hunting guiding for next year: https://www.bucksbullsbears.com/bear-hunting-outfitting/[url=https://www.bucksbullsbears.com/bear-hunting-outfitting/][/url]

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