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    First time bear

    Bears should be skinned a certain way if you're doing anything with the hide; best YouTube it. Cook meat well done.
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    308 bullets for black bear

    Typically, monometal bullets require higher impact velocities than lead bullets. Given that the .308 has lower velocities, this should impact the maximum range that it may perform well at. Personally, I don't use monometal bullets. Regardless of what bullets you choose, you will have more...
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    308 bullets for black bear

    .308 has a much lower velocity than a 7mm mag. I'm not sure how far away the bullet will expand well. Obviously, if it expands it'll be fine. As far as your blood trail issues, such a thing is common with bear.
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    For the ones running a 10 shot Ladder load for Load Dev

    Technically, you're only supposed to load one round per charge for ten shot ladder development. What you're describing, several rounds per charge, is just standard load development. Based on my experience I greatly favor standard load development where I primarily consider group size and...
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    What are your go to powders?

    IMR 4064
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    What can I rechamber my 308 to?

    Literally anything based on a .308 or 30 tc case, and you can get this list of cases on Wikipedia. If it happens to be on a long action (and many .308 actually are on a long action) you can include anything based on a 30-06 case perhaps with a change of magazine. You mention a ARC cartridge...
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    New rules on posting spots? Really Rokslide?

    It's good not to post specific spots. It would be good if the rule were consistently followed. For instance, I really don't buy the outlook that it doesn't matter if it concerns bears or predators. I also don't buy that it doesn't matter if it doesn't concern the core Western states...
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    Anti-hunting Hunters - Article by Fred Eichler

    It might depend on what your preconceptions are. As a hunter, many of us probably view him as a largely positive influence as he brings light to the consumption use common to hunting. In other words, he brings light to the fact that his practice is the rule for hunters. But I can see your...
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    Anti-hunting Hunters - Article by Fred Eichler

    Some of the issue comes down to different groups of hunters influencing regulations to the benefit of their specific group to the detriment of others. For instance, do we favor in state or out of state hunters or do we close access to vehicles to favor backpack hunters? In these cases, the...
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    Skinning knife for black bear?

    Main thing I'd be worried about is having a second smaller knife for getting the paws out. I can get the skull out with my main skinning knife but the paws I definitely prefer the smaller knife like a caping knife. You definitely want a knife that holds an edge or you can sharpen easily...
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    Has anyone used their bear spray?

    I'm not surprised you have more issues in National Parks as non hunted bears act differently and many are even habituated on humans. I've also had some interesting scenarios in wilderness areas where bears don't interact with humans but these bears usually at least keep their distance way out of...
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    Game bag for Bear hide

    Standard deer sized quarter bag technically fits for a (most) black bear. As others stated, I wouldn't leave it in there. If possible, you should be working on taking the skull and paws out if not fleshing and turning anyways.
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    Alaska black bear?

    Having done both, my vote is solidly for August over spring. With spring hunting it's as if you're too early or too late. As a nonlocal, you're definitely hitting it right time wise with August. Though if you were around for an extended time in May, that may be the way to do spring. While...
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    Alaska black bear?

    I'd look for transporters that have websites that advertise hunting particularly black bear hunting. These businesses usually cater to hunters, especially non locals. You're probably looking $3k+, a number that keeps going up. Black bear feed on hard and soft mast in the late summer and fall...
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    Alaska black bear?

    You're looking for a transporter. Actually I think they must be a transporter in order to transport hunters. They will generally cost way more than hourly air taxi and way less than a guide. The exception might be if you're a local and have a good idea of where to go. But it's hard to know...
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    First bear hunt, questions!

    From a practical point of view, if the 94 has iron sights I'd go with the Marlin or find a way to switch the scopes over. These bears are black (obviously) and show up in the dark woods at the end of shooting light. The bear I shot over bait I could not reliably see with my naked eye let alone...
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