Have any of ya"ll ever called in Bears?

[jedicazador]

I moved to TN about three years ago from Pahrump, NV...predator hunting was outstanding there, however I want to get me a bear. So after reading the regs, no baiting is allowed, I dont have access to dogs so that out. I'm left with still hunting or calling em in. Now I've called plenty of animals in on my foxpro, but never tried bear. Is there anyone here that has done this or can pass down some tips for me? Will be hunting em with my bow at first then as the season progresses the weapons will too. Thanks or any advice you might share

 

[Redfrog]

I've called in bears here in Alberta. I haven't used the Foxpro just hand calls. I don't cold call. I find some fresh sign and set up where I can see a ways. It's good to have a second shooter or at least a spotter. It's impossible to hear them coming in if you are blowing on hand calls.
I use distress sounds, fawn works well. Blow loud and loud. I call nearly continuously. Bears seem to have a short attention span, and I've watched them come in, only to stop and seem to forget what they were doing if I stop calling.
This can work to your advantage as it will give you a chance to look him over and decide if you want to take him. It also gives an opportunity to check for cubs.

Usually they wander in but occasionally one will come on the run. If you stop calling they will slow down or maybe get up their hind legs to check around.

Good luck.

BTW I never bother gutting a bear. I skin and use the gutless method for field dressing. I think bear roasts are well worht the effort.