Spot & Stalk
Feb 14 2022
Glassing Arizona
By Josh Kirchner and Eric Voris
A veteran hunter takes a new bear hunter into the backcountry & breaks the curse.Feb 04 2022
Overlooked Western Bear Hunting
By Jake Horton
The spring might be the most popular time to hunt western black bears; however, the fall is a great time to chase them as well. Some states only have a fall season which means that it is the only time to hunt bears. Before you buy a tag, do some research, do some e-scouting to find hard-to-reach trail-less basins, and give yourself an ample amount of hunting time to find and harvest a mature bear.Jan 28 2022
The Mountain Laughed
By James Jubran
The author's first trip to Montana proved to be a big challenge with a color-phased reward.Jan 11 2022
Helicopters & Bears
By Brooke Smith
A bear hunter on a spot and stalk hunt breaks her leg and is flown out by helicopter out of the backcountry.Aug 26 2021
Backpacking for Bears
By Brian Strickland | @backcountry_brian
Teddy Roosevelt summed it up best when he stated, “The farther one gets into the wilderness, the greater is the attraction of its lonely freedom.” As fitting as Roosevelt’s words may be, there’s more to a do-it-yourself backpack hunt than just throwing on a lightweight pack and pressing forward. The fact is, the realities of this endeavor have a way of driving the unprepared back into reality. Weather, injury, exhaustion and overall tough hunting conditions can all play a role in the outcome of the experience. With this in mind, here are some troubles to avoid when planning your next DIY backpack adventure bear hunt.Aug 05 2021
Rare Toothless Bear in Oregon: Anodontia
By the Bear Tech | @Kolby_Morehead
One of the great things about being outdoors is that you never know what you’re going to come across. Often the full story doesn’t come out until you get home. Tammy Russell harvested a once in a lifetime bear, though she didn’t know it until later.Aug 05 2021
Chaos on the Mountain: Grizzly Charge
By Boots Leyva
Usually, grizzly bears run the other way as soon as they see people or when a warning shot is fired. This grizzly wanted something and wasn’t afraid.By Carrie Kegler | @akpocahontas
A lifelong Alaskan gets a surprise on a solo hunt in the mountain taking a bear with no bottom jaw.By Jason Brooks | @jason_brooks_photography
A father recounts his son's five year quest for a Washington backcountry bruin.Jul 08 2021
Doubling Down in Bear Country
By Josh Kirchner | @dialedinhunter
Late August in Arizona has truly become one of my favorite times of the year and holds a hunt that is near and dear to my heart. It’s not just the hunt though; it’s the experience of the whole thing that really grabs ahold of me. The hunt is secondary to the special times I share in camp with a few exceptional individuals. You know, the kind of folks you could call at any time during the night to help you out of a tight spot. The kind of guys that thrive at living in the dirt and regularly practice laughing until they cry. Those guys. I’m lucky to say that I have a group of those very people in my hunting circle and each year we join together here in Arizona to hunt black bear and velvet bucks. In the process of doing so, we usually create some incredible memories, and every now and then even fill a tag or two. 2019 was a year to remember, and one that will remain in constant rotation among our future conversations.- Josh Kirchner | Dialed in Hunter -