I just found out I drew a 2009 spring Grizzly bear hunt open from April 1-June 10 2009 in the Quesnel highlands around Horsefly in British Columbia Canada. I am extremely excited and will be starting to do the preparitory scouting, talking to biologists, and shooting practice. I will keep you updated in new developments …
Category Archives: bear hunting
Did You See The 1016 Yard Black Bear Kill Shot?
I was on youtube and a friend showed me this long range shot on a black bear. I am just wondering if this is responsible hunting. I know the guys doing the shooting were highly skilled and had the right technical equipment as you can see in the video but it still seems like a …
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Trailer for a new Black Bear Hunting DVD and Book
The trailer is finished for my black bear hunting dvd. be sure to check it out and leave a comment on youtube. you can also check out my www.black-bear-hunting.com site for details.
Maryland’s Black Bear Update
Maryland emailed me this note and asked to post it: 2008 Maryland’s Black Bear Hunting Lottery is Underway – See what hunters say! Maryland’s Black Bear Lottery is now through September 1, 2008. You can participate by going to: http://blackbear.dnr.state.md.us/ We put together an online guide to hunting black bear in Maryland and other …
Grizzly Bear Trophy Hunting a Positive Sustainable Activity
A fellow asked me the other day if I support trophy hunting for grizzly bears and I of course do but the explanation I gave to him was well recieved. Could education of the purpose of Grizzly bear hunting help persuade the naysayers? I believe so, by educating anti hunters about the reasons why we …
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Bear Down with Rifle
It is always a joy to see a hunter take his first big game animal and I was very happy to take huntingtipsandtricks.com member Chris out for a bear hunt and help him have a successful black bear hunt. We started down an area we scouted last year that showed promise with all the bear …
Successful Black Bear Hunt
well just got back from yet another successful black bear hunt, all the planning and practicing payed off and I have another archery bear to add to the collection, I am looking forward to getting the bear rug done and eating bear meat. Click to read all the details of this years spring Bear Hunt. …
Getting Ready For Weekend Spring Bear Hunt
GPS check, Head lamp check, batteries check, sleeping bag check. "Looks like everything is here." Getting ready for any hunting trip takes time for preperation; preperation for scouting, groceries, gear, and unexpected problems. As I prepare for this years annual spring bear derby I am checking things off from a hunting trip checklist. You want …
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Spring Bear Hunting Story
Spring bear hunting is one of my most favorite hunts to do, the weather is exceptional, the game is plentiful, and the challenge exciting. I just wrote and uploaded the story of my first every archery animal which was taken on a spring black bear hunt, be sure to read it here: Spring black bear …
Clean Your Bear Skulls
Since spring bear hunting is just underway, I wanted to remind everyone to take your bear skulls home and clean them yourselves so you can have a great looking European Mount. Once cleaned and bleached a European bear skull makes a great trophy to be placed on the mantle beside your bear skin rug or …