RE: Best Black Bear Preadator call / scent attractant?
I can't help with the calling but I can get you started with scents. In the spring I use anise oil with a touch of tinctured beaver castor. In the fall I like fermented fruits. Mash up what ever fruit you want to use. Fill quart jars 3/4 full then add a 1/2 cup of sugar and let it ferment for about a month. You should have some liquid on pour it off and add some kind of nut flavoring. I just use walnut for the grocery The pulp makes pretty good early fox and marten bait if you can't use it for bear.