Bear help

[Seahawkfan]

Hello,

Not new to this site been on here since the site opened, typically don't post. Created a new account because it's been so long since I actually logged in to ask a question I had no idea what my password was or what email it was tied to. Mostly just like following everyone’s posts and learning from questions others ask. Long time bear hunter, typically Idaho and Montana. Way back when, actually got information from frequently banned troll/greenhorn and Randy that started my bear hunting in southwest Montana that area is my favorite place to chase spring bears. The Gravely and Gallatin ranges have been my May stomping ground for almost 20 plus years. Killed my largest bear in a canyon Greenhorn not knowingly might have led me onto just following all of his bear posts over the years. Did Northern Idaho, unit 1, one year to see some new country during Covid because the kids were out of school and could go further without missing their spring sports. Looking to see some new country again and California is one state I've never hunted or explored. Would like to plan a trip this fall, love seeing new country and having a bear tag in my pocket is an added bonus. I've done a couple hrs of research on bear densities, and on a good area to focus on. There definitely is a lack of information specific to hunting bears in California. any other state you're scrolling through article after article on places and areas to hunt. looking for an area with a good amount of public access. Hunting Montana and Idaho spot and stalk is always how I've hunted also calling has worked over the years pretty good in the right areas. I guess any info on hunting California would be appreciated. I’ve kinda narrowed it down to areas between Redding and Yreka along I-5, but any general area to look into would be great. My wife always comes with and as her health isn’t the best anymore I’m limited to day trips out of either a VRBO, cabin, or hotel. I’m in good shape and can hike as far as needed. I can spend a night on the mountain she just needs running water and electricity for her medical needs. Anyone looking to hunt Montana for bears, or anyone lucky enough to draw a deer or elk tag in Utah I am willing to help out with information. Grew up in central Utah and could share information on good starting points in Utah for sheep, mtn goat, elk, deer on units from Nephi, Utah south to the border, not great with northern Utah except for mtn goats. Would also be willing to meet for a weekend or day before a hunt to show around units.

Thanks

Thought I should share a few pics of some animals from over the years.

Anybody interested in a good Canadian goose hunt or Mexico deer hunt I can give a good reference for those as well.

 

[Rack Daniels]

Hello,

Not new to this site been on here since the site opened, typically don't post. Created a new account because it's been so long since I actually logged in to ask a question I had no idea what my password was or what email it was tied to. Mostly just like following everyone’s posts and learning from questions others ask. Long time bear hunter, typically Idaho and Montana. Way back when, actually got information from frequently banned troll/greenhorn and Randy that started my bear hunting in southwest Montana that area is my favorite place to chase spring bears. The Gravely and Gallatin ranges have been my May stomping ground for almost 20 plus years. Killed my largest bear in a canyon Greenhorn not knowingly might have led me onto just following all of his bear posts over the years. Did Northern Idaho, unit 1, one year to see some new country during Covid because the kids were out of school and could go further without missing their spring sports. Looking to see some new country again and California is one state I've never hunted or explored. Would like to plan a trip this fall, love seeing new country and having a bear tag in my pocket is an added bonus. I've done a couple hrs of research on bear densities, and on a good area to focus on. There definitely is a lack of information specific to hunting bears in California. any other state you're scrolling through article after article on places and areas to hunt. looking for an area with a good amount of public access. Hunting Montana and Idaho spot and stalk is always how I've hunted also calling has worked over the years pretty good in the right areas. I guess any info on hunting California would be appreciated. I’ve kinda narrowed it down to areas between Redding and Yreka along I-5, but any general area to look into would be great. My wife always comes with and as her health isn’t the best anymore I’m limited to day trips out of either a VRBO, cabin, or hotel. I’m in good shape and can hike as far as needed. I can spend a night on the mountain she just needs running water and electricity for her medical needs. Anyone looking to hunt Montana for bears, or anyone lucky enough to draw a deer or elk tag in Utah I am willing to help out with information. Grew up in central Utah and could share information on good starting points in Utah for sheep, mtn goat, elk, deer on units from Nephi, Utah south to the border, not great with northern Utah except for mtn goats. Would also be willing to meet for a weekend or day before a hunt to show around units.

Thanks

Thought I should share a few pics of some animals from over the years.

Anybody interested in a good Canadian goose hunt or Mexico deer hunt I can give a good reference for those as well.

Welcome! Just moved from Bozeman area to OK. Miss it bad.

Love the variety of mounts but buddy, you gotta tilt that pronghorn back up!

I have a good good friend in Paradise and he sees turkeys, big blacktail and the occasional bear. They are out there but getting far enough from people for a long enough time to actually visibly see a bear in thick cover is tricky. Calling may not be a bad option because not as many doing it. Watch out for cats if you do. Good luck and I look forward to seeing more posts from ya!

 

[Seahawkfan]

Phone is permanently logged on now so should be no problem posting and commenting more often. Love calling for bears, in Montana you definitely never knew what would come in, adrenaline rush for sure.

 

[David Gough]

Hello,

Not new to this site been on here since the site opened, typically don't post. Created a new account because it's been so long since I actually logged in to ask a question I had no idea what my password was or what email it was tied to. Mostly just like following everyone’s posts and learning from questions others ask. Long time bear hunter, typically Idaho and Montana. Way back when, actually got information from frequently banned troll/greenhorn and Randy that started my bear hunting in southwest Montana that area is my favorite place to chase spring bears. The Gravely and Gallatin ranges have been my May stomping ground for almost 20 plus years. Killed my largest bear in a canyon Greenhorn not knowingly might have led me onto just following all of his bear posts over the years. Did Northern Idaho, unit 1, one year to see some new country during Covid because the kids were out of school and could go further without missing their spring sports. Looking to see some new country again and California is one state I've never hunted or explored. Would like to plan a trip this fall, love seeing new country and having a bear tag in my pocket is an added bonus. I've done a couple hrs of research on bear densities, and on a good area to focus on. There definitely is a lack of information specific to hunting bears in California. any other state you're scrolling through article after article on places and areas to hunt. looking for an area with a good amount of public access. Hunting Montana and Idaho spot and stalk is always how I've hunted also calling has worked over the years pretty good in the right areas. I guess any info on hunting California would be appreciated. I’ve kinda narrowed it down to areas between Redding and Yreka along I-5, but any general area to look into would be great. My wife always comes with and as her health isn’t the best anymore I’m limited to day trips out of either a VRBO, cabin, or hotel. I’m in good shape and can hike as far as needed. I can spend a night on the mountain she just needs running water and electricity for her medical needs. Anyone looking to hunt Montana for bears, or anyone lucky enough to draw a deer or elk tag in Utah I am willing to help out with information. Grew up in central Utah and could share information on good starting points in Utah for sheep, mtn goat, elk, deer on units from Nephi, Utah south to the border, not great with northern Utah except for mtn goats. Would also be willing to meet for a weekend or day before a hunt to show around units.

Thanks

Thought I should share a few pics of some animals from over the years.

Anybody interested in a good Canadian goose hunt or Mexico deer hunt I can give a good reference for those as well.

California bears are just like all of the others....food, food, food. Where I hunt them in California is more arid country and we focus on water sources, especially with cameras.

 

[Mata]

B2,B6,C2,C1,X1 all of the potential zones you want to hunt listed in your area you’ve chosen have an ample amount of Bears, I personally don’t hunt Bear up there for no other reason than I live in a prime Bear D zone, I’m an archery hunter so when deer season opens for me so does bear, I’ll tell you this you can be picky, I personally like color phase bears and we got a lot of them, Last few years I’ve seen more bear than deer in the high country in August! and I’ve never in the last 6 years made it to general season with an unused bear tag in my pocket. Fawn in distress calls have been working like a charm for me and it’s not uncommon to call multiple bears in on one sit. Get as far away from a used forest service road as you can, find a nice basin with multiple draws coming in and set up for some calling sessions, hope this helped good luck and have a great hunting season