Bear Hunting

Welcome to our official bear hunting guide. This article is designed to help you prepare properly for a bear hunting experience, while optimizing your ability to both locate and successful kill a bear. This is a generalized guide for all different types of bears however we will make notations if anything pertains to a specific species. We hope this guide helps you if you’re a first time bear hunter, and if you’re not […]

This is the practice of luring a bear to a specific area to arrange a kill. A hunter will place certain amounts of food in specific areas and check those areas to notice if food is being taken; along with bear tracks. Once a location is confirmed a hunter will arrange a period of time where he will ambush the bear near the bait trap; killing it when it arrives […]

Bears are omnivores and eat both vegetation and meat; however, most bear’s diet will consist of vegetation. The polar bear is the one exception which has a very high meat consistency in its diet. Meat sources can include insects, fish and small mammals. However, some bears will eat deer fawn and the polar bear is a fan of seal meat. You can review our types of bears web page to get a […]

There are several different ways to estimate the size of bear; however, even the most experienced hunter doesn’t always accurately estimate the size of a bear. If you see two or more bears traveling together it’s most likely a mother with her cubs. Cubs that are around the age of two years will be around the same size as the mother. Cubs tend to lag behind their mother and you […]

You’ll need to be ready to spend long periods of time patiently waiting and watching. Your best bet is to locate an area that allows you to view the variety of terrain you’re hunting in; of course without being conspicuous. River valleys, open south-facing hillsides, tidal flats, and openings in thick, brushy areas are good bets. Wind is not only an important factor with aiming it’s also important to prevent […]

Some states do require non-residents to have a guide while hunting bears. You may also want the assistance of a guide since it’s not very often you will stumble across a bear in the wild. A guild is a great way to learn how to track and stalk bears and help improve the chance of a successful hunt. Check with the local state requirements to see if you’re required the […]

Obviously, certain types of bears aren’t indigenous to certain areas of the US or have an extremely low population. If really varies state by state on the allowance of bear hunting and what type of bears you can hunt. We suggest you review the state’s official wildlife website you plan to hunt in for more details.

Yes, bear hunting is legal. However, there are restrictions put into place by each state which limits what type of bears you can hunt and also how many bears can be hunted each year. We suggest you review the state’s official wildlife website you plan to hunt in for more details. We provided a detailed list of each state’s official website in our hunting resources.

Welcome to our hunting equipment checklist, designed to make sure you have all the equipment you’ll need while hunting. This is a generalized list and is good for almost every hunting trip. However, this site is mainly geared to bear hunting so some items might not be required. Further more, some of the items might not be needed at all depending on your situation. For example, if you plan on camping […]

Many different types of bears are legal to hunt in the United States of American. However, there are many different laws and regulations in place when it comes to bear hunting. Thanks to the complex legal society in America you’ll find that laws vary between states and for different types of bears. It’s generally a good idea to find out all the laws and regulations prior to going on a bear hunt. […]