2025 spring bear thread

[Sask hunter]

Wrapped it up today. Now to put away all my crap

 

[Mata]

I got back a few weeks ago from Vancouver Island chasing black bears. This was my second time going after the island bears and it was just as fun the second time around. The scenery was amazing but the bear population is huge! Total spot and stalk hunting scenario, so put a lot of miles on the truck and feet to find the best boar we could this time around in shooting distance. I was lucky enough to find this boar feeding in the road and he was bold enough not to run but to square up on me to act dominate. A clean shot and short recovery I was able to bring a good bear back to Texas! I am so grateful for him and this will be a hunt that I will remember forever.

Also got a cool photo of a sow and cub on a tree stump.

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Really nice bear congrats

 

[Badknees104]

Got back from a trip a few days ago, seemed slower than most years. In 8 days saw one nice boar (shooter couldn’t get on him in time) and a young sow, usually see around 5-7 bears. You are welcome Montanans for not shooting your sow, not all NRs are out there targeting boo-boo! I can’t complain too much, got a real nice bear last year.

Brought my oldest (6) along, he had a blast. Averaged about 5 miles a day with lots of glassing, slept 8 nights on the mountain in grizzly country, he’s harder than a lot of grown men I know! Lots of naps and snacks though…
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bringin that boy up right. congrats on a goodun

 

[six7]

We can not spring bear hunt in Louisiana. It is a lottery draw for a December hunt. This is first bear we have gotten a pic of on our property. Most of the bears live further east towards the Mississippi river area.

 

[dcarnell]

Late to the thread this year but got my spring bear this May! Still waiting on the age of this boar. Love getting out and chasing these guys.

 

[JMYERS84]

2025 Spring bear in Alaska

 

[wyoboypt]

Sorry for the late reply. This is from May 16th. Didnt make it to western wy this year. I did get to take my older boy. This was our third trip out. First bear of the year that i spotted. Shot him at 300 yds. He was skinny which i thought was odd since my other 2 boars were pretty fat. 83” claw to claw. 72 nose to tail. Skull 18 5/8.

 

[Houndsmen4571]

My brother has my hounds in the valle vidal right now hunting spring bear, had a buddy pull a tag. Havnt heard from them in a few days but I think they have been fighting bad weather. Hope they get a BB treed yet.

Update?