Bear Hunting

News & Tips: Alaska's Giant Brown Bears
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Alaska's Giant Brown Bears

December 24, 2013
Ever since I saw a photo on the cover of Petersen's Hunting Annual of legendary outdoor writer Craig Boddington with a giant brown bear he'd taken in Alaska, I've been dreaming of the day when I too…
News & Tips: Hunting Safely in Bear Country
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Hunting Safely in Bear Country

October 14, 2013
Seeing a bear while hunting is always thrilling. Sometimes it's a good thrill like seeing your first bald eagle. Other times it's a scary thrill, like seeing a rattlesnake coiled near your feet.…
News & Tips: Prepare for Black Bear: A Bowhunter's Guide...
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Prepare for Black Bear: A Bowhunter's Guide

August 28, 2013
While technically easy to prepare for, my first black bear bowhunt proved to be more of a lesson in black bear research than I imagined. Here are some basic pointers to help you prepare for your…
News & Tips: Black Bear Basic Baiting and Hunting Tips...
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Black Bear Basic Baiting and Hunting Tips

August 20, 2013
American black bears live only in North America. These familiar bruins are primarily woodland animals, occupying forests as far north as forests grow in Alaska and Canada and as far south as Florida…