2020 Spring Bears Thread

[kansasdad]

Went out yesterday, our initial spot was too high (again). We hiked out and drove to another spot and ended up glassing 4 bears. A jet black sow with a cub, a large light brown colored bear, as well as a two toned bear. Spotting them is no problem, getting close is something completely different.

My Alberta bear guide knew he was talking to a complete bear rookie when he was teaching sow v boar, large v small, and he said that if you saw a bear with two colors, there is a reason it looks like that (not including a blaze on the chest area) The rubbed hide makes the two tone appearance. A rubbed bear will look black/brown or cinnamon/blond (or any combination).

Hope you find the bear you like and can seal the deal.

 

[220yotekiller]

Got my bait set up today, not the best location but l'll take what l can get!

 

[EYJONAS!]

We're due for a closer encounter, 1 last night. Came out to late in a deep hole. Glad to see him though.

 

[Carnage2011]

Headed to a completely random spot over the weekend just for something new. There were 4 of us and we seen 5 bears and killed two turkeys. One giant sow, 2 really little bears that I’d guess were fresh off mom, and 2 average sized bears. One of the average bears was a gorgeous cinnamon but just wasn’t quite big enough. Fun weekend though.

 

[BackofBeyond]

My hunting partner and I hit it hard this weekend. Saw one very large boar Saturday, as in 1200 yards away with the naked eye saying "yup, that's a big bear." Dropped into the canyon to cut the distance, and we lost him. Saw him again at 7:00 pm up at the top of the canyon opposite us, 1200 yards away. Saw a couple sow/cub pairs as well, but that big boar got our hearts racing... Now we're both scrambling to take Friday off work to head back up there.

 

[ZMT588]

6 days total and 1 sighting. Numbers are going to start turning around soon.

 

[Sasquatchewan]

UPDATE: I had two trash pandas hit the bait last night!

These two raccoons have scored big and should get fat quickly, I hope they die fast of high cholesterol.

 

[EYJONAS!]

UPDATE: I had two trash pandas hit the bait last night!

These two raccoons have scored big and should get fat quickly, I hope they die fast of high cholesterol.

Trash Panda has to be one of the greatest names I've ever heard. That's hilarious

 

[ZMT588]

UPDATE: I had two trash pandas hit the bait last night!

These two raccoons have scored big and should get fat quickly, I hope they die fast of high cholesterol.

High cholesterol

 

[Sasquatchewan]

Update 1: The boys have finally hit the bait! Set up the bait on 2 May 20 and had nothing but crap weather. Today was the day I figured I might finally get a hit, the weather forecast was hot temps by noon with an east wind which would finally push the bait scent in a decent direction.

Update 2: I haven't seen the trash pandas on cam lately, I hope they were brutally abducted by vultures. CAW CAW!!!

 

[EWpres]

Any Wyoming or Montana residents have some insight into non-resident bear hunting at the moment? I'm a Colorado resident and I know that both MT and WY both have restrictions but is there any chatter about those being lifted soon? In theory, I could self-quarantine after I got there with the exception of having to buy the license in person, which presents a problem. Any insight would be appreciated. Otherwise, I'm just hunting mushrooms this spring.

 

[mthillrunner]

My understanding is that, at this time, anyone that crosses the state line into MT must quarantine. The only acceptable time to break quarantine is to seek medical care. Recommendations specifically state no recreation for those in quarantine for 14 days from entry into MT.

 

[Scott85]

I’ll be heading out next spring hopefully for turkeys and bears.

 

[MTLabrador]

No shots fired yet, but I spotted a decent bear that I decided I didn’t want to swim the North Platte to retrieve. The glassing buddy and I cleaned up a lot of litter that those inconsiderate elk are leaving in the woods.

 

[EWpres]

My understanding is that, at this time, anyone that crosses the state line into MT must quarantine. The only acceptable time to break quarantine is to seek medical care. Recommendations specifically state no recreation for those in quarantine for 14 days from entry into MT.

Thanks for sharing that. That answers the question. I guess I'll have to wait until next year.

 

[MT_elk]

Great looking bear! Congrats!

 

[Sask hunter]

Sat last night. Bait finally got hit Monday. Passed one small one and one decent one. Probably close to 18”
Small one I passed and the one I would like a daylight look at

 

[amo16]

Glassed up what appeared to be a very large boar tonight. He was too far to make a stalk on with the light fading. Going to reposition myself tomorrow and try to make it happen.

 

[EYJONAS!]

Well bear number 10 presented an opportunity and unfortunately the shot didn't go mommas way. She's a little bummed but eager to continue the pursuit. I think she just didn't want to be done yet haha. God luck everyone!

 

[Hunter&Huntress]

Found these guys on thursday night. Also saw another bear far off and could never pick him back up the next morning.