I want to start bowhunting for black bear?..need help

[BowhuntingMachine]

I want to start bowhunting for black bear next year..... But I need some help on some of the following things...

1) How hard does my bow need to shoot to kill a black bear?

2) How can you tell if a bear is using an area?

3) What is the best sign to look for when scouting for black bear?

4) What is a bears best senses?

5) What is a big "no-no" in bear hunting that could get me attacked by a bear?

6) Where should I hit the bear...(broad-side,quartering away...ect.)?

Answering my questions and maybe some more things you just want to tell me would be awesome!....Thanks

[yellowlabman]

Some answers to your ?'s

1) Draw weight varies according to the law from state to state...50 lbs would be adequate.

2) Look for tracks in soft mud or after a rain. If baiting is allowed in WV, you should have no prob discerning the presnece of a bear over bait. They will thrash buckets/barrels and chew them up.

3) Really is no "best sign". I would hunt where you see the MOST sign.

4) Probably nose and ears in that order.

5) Don't get between momma and her cubs!!!

6) Broadside shot would be best...1/4ing away is not too bad either.

Good Luck!

YLM

[Adrian J Hare]

Can you bait bears in your State ?...BT

[BowhuntingMachine]

nope...no baiting