bear hunting
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 9,230
Do you know anything about the area? How much hunting experience do you have? Is someone going with you? Have you ever hunted any sort of big game not to mention bear? Do you know how to dress and skin the bear and take care of the meat?
Nobody can give you any really valid advice until you give a lot more information. Mind you, nobody is going to tell you to go sit behind a certain bush and hunt there. Most are pretty protective of their honey holes. But if you pony up some info someone can probably point you into the right direction.
As for me, I've never hunted in MD for anything so I can't help.
Nobody can give you any really valid advice until you give a lot more information. Mind you, nobody is going to tell you to go sit behind a certain bush and hunt there. Most are pretty protective of their honey holes. But if you pony up some info someone can probably point you into the right direction.
As for me, I've never hunted in MD for anything so I can't help.
#7
Spike
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1
I also love hunting but I don't have much experience in this field and I think if you don't have much experience in field of hunting and area then you must not take any risk.Rest is your choice.Go and enjoy if you have experience and full knowledge of area.
#8
When you find a place that looks promising locate a place to set your stand. I prefer a climber, as bears are curious, and are prone to climbing ladder stands whether your in them or not. (More fun than some people care for.)
Do not use the bears approach path as your access. Find another way in, and be mindful of scent, and never leave any bait or food near your stand. Your season is short I believe, so any screw up will most likely ruin your chances for a bear.
On stand keep still, don't smoke, and don't use your mobile phone or other device. As bears are generally silent when they move you'll need to keep your eyes open and stay alert for their presence. If you hear something circling behind you it may be a bear. Sit tight, and don't look around. It's checking you out, and if it feels you are trouble it will leave the area. If it's satisfied it's curiosity it may go on to the crop field or mast crop.
Look over pictures of bears, to try to get an idea on the sex, and size of what you are seeing. Watch for bears traveling together, as this would indicate a sow with cubs. Often the cubs will move ahead of the sow, and may be serious or playful. It's generally a crime to shoot a sow with cubs. To shoot a cub for most hunters, is a matter of shame.
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Practice your shooting, and have fun!
#10
ATB