I'm thinking of trying a little bear hunting here in Mass during the 6 day season in November. Mass doesn't allow baiting, so I am thinking of using some scents to attract bears. I already have spots scouted out, but what I'm wondering is as to the effectiveness of these scents in the later part of the year. Can anyone recommend a scent that might work well in November. I was thinking of buying the Bear Sense sticks from Cabela's.
Also, would calling be an option this time of the year?

Thanks
FB

The past 3 years, I've been using scents from Bear Scents. Ususally my dad orders it through the mail. I have no clue how he found it, but this stuff works great. It is really strong smelling, and we found that it works best with a spray bottle. As soon as i can find more information on where to buy it, I can update you.

i'm not much on the scent part but they don't allow baiting here in pennsylvania either. instead what the guys usually do is hunt in a big party, no bigger than 25 hunters are allowed. they usually just get in a big line and walk through the woods. i've never gone out but while scouting i found a nice secluded area that has no pressure that has tons of bear sign. if i were to go out, i would let those other guys do their thing and i would just sit there like most people deer hunt.........who knows maybe one will run right by me even better maybe one will just walk right by me

Hi I'm from Mass also, If you are hunting in an area where there is corn or other standing
crops try putting your clothes in a bag with that crop. I have also heard that bears love the smell of annisette. good luck