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Entries Tagged black bears

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Loaded for Bear — Archery Style

When it comes to equipment for bowhunting black bears, the author has three suggestions.
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DIY Black Bear: Start Planning Today!

Summer is great for offseason archery practice — it’s also an ideal time to begin planning a DIY black bear adventure for next spring.
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Black Bear Grand Slam: Quest for a Blonde

The author’s quest for a blonde bruin to complete his black bear grand slam continues.
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Washington Likely Has More Wolves Than Previously Believed

A University of Washington researcher, based on information from his trained scat-sniffing dogs, says Washington may have more wolves within its borders than previously believed.
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Proven Tips for Calling Black Bears

Black bear seasons are opening across the country, so are you ready to supersize your predator calling experience this spring?
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Win a 2020 Black Bear Hunt and Archery Prize Package

Several bowhunting manufacturers have joined forces to offer a spring 2020 black bear hunt in Saskatchewan and archery prize package, with a total value of more than $5,500.
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8-Year Obsession for the Black Bear Grand Slam

A quest for the black bear Grand Slams turns into an 8-year obsession as a dedicated bowhunter attempts to tag all four of the major color phases.
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Spring Bear Season Has Finally Arrived

Spring bear hunting seasons provide great opportunities for hunters to get into the woods. Here are some reminders for safety tips around bears.
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How Many Black Bears Live in Alabama?

Auburn University has received a $1.1 million grant to study denning behavior in Alabama's black bear population and its impact on reproduction and cub survival.
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5 Reasons to Experience a Spring Bear Hunt

Spring is a great time to be in the woods and arguably the best time of the year to shoot a mature black bear.
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Some Black Bears Are Bigger Than Others. A Lot Bigger. Why?

Surprisingly large black bears aren’t just turning up more frequently. They are being killed in places that didn’t even have a stable bear population two decades ago.
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Deadly Black Bear Shot Placement for Bowhunters

Bowhunters: Don’t make the mistake of aiming too far forward on a broadside black bear.
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5 Top States for DIY Black Bear Hunting

A do-it-yourself black bear hunt is rarely easy, but you can increase your odds by choosing one of these five bear-rich destinations.