Calling Bears

triple_deuce

triple_deuce

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This year I plan on trying to call in a black bear. I have never shot a bear and since I have started calling coyotes with good results. I thought it would be fun to try a bear. I have no idea what type of call to use or how I should start with my first set up. It will be no problem for me to find tracks because I see them every year. I have also seen many bears during the season and have passed them up. I guess I just havn't felt like messing with a bear in the warm weather and it just don't seem fair or sportsmanlike when they just sit there and look at me when I drive up. I know where to go. I'm just not sure how to set up and call one to me. I plan on using my Winchester model 94 44 mag so, I think I need them to come in close. I bought this gun about a month ago and I'm not sure what my range is yet. I have a few months to do some shooting and learn how or what is the best way to trick a black bear into hunting me. Does anyone have any advice for a first time bear caller?
 
I havent done it yet myself but there is a great video out there by wayne carlton caled calling bears (they come to eat) He has lots of tips on there and calls in a bunch on the video.
 
I'd try to spot a bear first, than try calling it in. I don't claim to be an expert bear caller, but I have had much better luck calling one in when you know a bear is close by. I have had no luck calling a bear from a long distance away and poor luck cold calling. I get all types of reactions calling for bears. Some ignore you, some leave, and some come your direction. I prefer to be above the bear and have them come uphill, or around the hill to me. If the wind is right and they are interested it can be quite easy to call them close, even if you aren't camoed and hidden all that well. Bears can't see that well and if you hold reasonably still they don't seem to be able to spot you. As far as calls go, I just happen to use what is in my pack and usually a standard CritR-Call or Screery jack rabbit call get the nod. Let the bears reaction tell you how much calling to do.

It sounds like you already know where to look for bears so you should have some luck. Good luck.
 
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