Black Bear
10-15-2009, 05:23 PM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 27
Black Bear
Hey guys i was wondering if some of you guys could give me some pointers... I'm looking into getting started in bear hunting, i've never even seen a bear in the woods or spotlighting.. how do i get started and what are some signs of them being around.. i been hunting deer since i was 12 and kinda getting bored with it and want to spice up my hunting skills .. i got a rem 700 30-06 is that a good gun for bear.. thanks guys all the help will mean the world!! 
10-20-2009, 08:50 PM
#4
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Trumbull County, Ohio
Posts: 9,520
The best way to do it in PA is to get a group of friends and put on some drives.
You need to be in an area with a good bear population than start doing drives. some still hunting too.
Good luck!!!
-Jake
You need to be in an area with a good bear population than start doing drives. some still hunting too.
Good luck!!!
-Jake
10-25-2009, 03:46 PM
#5
Spike
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: NYC suburbs...about as exciting as it sounds
Posts: 6
I plan on going to Maine this coming spring for black bear. Baiting is legal and really anything from a .270 and up will be sufficient to take one down....patience is also great haha
11-22-2009, 12:09 AM
#6
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Stumptown, MT
Posts: 152
This spring when I decided to go for bear, I bought a tag, whipped out the binocs, and glassed for 8+ hours/day for 10+ days. Saw 12+ grizzlies before I saw a black bear. Glassing may not work in your area, but it worked for me.
