Bear Baiting
Guided Through Grief
Carrying Heavy Burdens Into The Wilderness
By Dan Towsley
'“We loaded our horses with hopes of packing out heavier than when we headed in. Emotions on our sleeves, we grew closer to the adventure of a lifetime, but this hunt was about more than harvesting a spring Wyoming black bear; we carried a heavy burden up into the wilderness,” recalled Scott Knap. Just six months before this hunt, Scott, his wife, and daughter lost their 14-month-old son, Redding. That experience is a burning memory that will never ease its way from those who knew the Knaps and their precious Redding, and it was the true reason for this experience."Join the Author in a story of a hunt involving much more than a bear.
Every Hunt Is A Predator Hunt
A Newfoundland Adventure
By Jake Downs
“I’ve shot a couple bears, so I don’t really need another one...” I’ve heard this phrase muttered many times from fellow hunters and I can’t wrap my head around it. Over the years, I have always taken advantage of adding a bear tag to my pocket whenever possible. So when Barb, my Newfoundland outfitter, asked if I wanted to buy one while I was hunting Woodland Caribou, I jumped at the opportunity!'Join the Author in a multi-species hunt in the Newfoundland wild.
Baiting Bears
A Labor Of Love
By Jana Waller
Join our new western bear hunting columnist Jana Waller as she dives into some tips for bear baiting from her experience, and the experience of others in the bear baiting world.Dark Timber
Baiting Bears DIY In The Unforgiving Mountains Of Idaho
By Travis L. Adair
"Baiting black bears in the alluring high country is a rewarding process and thrilling way to hunt. The exhilaration of an up-close and personal encounter with a deadly carnivore is something bear hunters crave and that must be experienced firsthand to fully appreciate."The Author tells of his search for success DIY in the mountains of Idaho.
Where Did My Bears Go?
Five Things That Cause Bears To Disappear From Your Bait
By Bernie Barringer
"All across the U.S. and even parts of Canada, there is a phenomenon that takes place every year. Bear baiters are excited as the fall season approaches and the bears are hitting the baits in August—big bears, little bears, multiple bears. Then right about the first of September (the opening week of the seasons across much of North America), the activity at the bait sites plummets."The Author dives into 5 things that cause your bait site to lose traction early season.
By John O' Dell
Join the Author on this hunt in his home state of Arkansas, as he waits for his target bear of 3 years and over 500lbs.
"Hunt big, hunt color” is the motto of Todd Wohlgemuth of Baldy Mountain Outfitters. His outfit backs up those words. His outfit takes big and color phased bears including multiple booners a year staying in line with the legacy of the prior outfitter over his territory, Tom Ainsworth."
The Author joins great hunter, and outfitter Tom Ainsworth in the Canadian wilds in search of a bruiser.
The Author joins great hunter, and outfitter Tom Ainsworth in the Canadian wilds in search of a bruiser.
"My life path took me towards a career in the hunting industry and eventually in nonprofit work: taking veterans on outdoor adventures across the country. Randy piqued interest in teaming up for an event on his home turf in Northwest Wisconsin. For the last three years, we have been able to put a total of five Purple Heart Veterans on bear hunts." The Author tells a story of camaraderie, determination, and brotherhood in this article taking place in NW Wisconsin.