Originally Posted By: SalemDawgerI know others have called in a lot more than me but I have called in 7 bears using a pinch elk call. I start with mews and cow talk then go into distress sounds. My buddy and I blind call in areas where we find a lot of bear sign. Every time we have tried to call to a bear we see first it has not worked for us, and i have no explination for this.
Every bear we have called have come in close (bow range) and fairly fast, within 20 minutes or so. Be careful though they are funny when they come in. They do not like to leave even when we yelled, shot at at ( one and missed) and after they smelled us. I think once they get their mind on an easy meal, they are focused and can't figure out what is happening. I would take knapper along for backup!
Our success rate is probably one in 7 or 8 stands. Make sure you watch your back, or have a solid backing.
They are very callable!
Oh ya, like Redfrog siam, I call almost continuously in short burst then very short pauses. I think that the bears I have called were close when we started calling.
I posted a video of one bear we valled in like 07 on here if you can find it.
Thanks for the tips. Knapper has a full plate this fall. I have a few areas I know the bears hit pretty hard. However the dry weather and lack of water where I hunt are going to be key. I am hoping that I can call in the day and spend the twilight hours at the water holes. I will give it a [beeep] of try.
