Spring bear 2014

[Nick Muche]

Baits just not my thing Nick. Nothing against people who do it, just prefer spot and stalk myself

Me too but I also like to kill one every year... DIY Baiting is more work than most think.

Bear tags are also cheaper in Idaho than Montana for a NR... 20-30$ in several units that border Montana.

 

[Ryan Avery]

This spring is all about redemption. Had a few issues last spring/fall in Idaho. Let a few nice bears get away! Well not this effin year!!

 

[ftballman125]

Hunting the snake for spring bears is one of my favorite hunts (pic below)!!!! Just wish we had spring hunts here in CA.

Yeah, they should open up a spring season to meet the remaining tag quota left over from the previous fall season if there are tags left over (seems like it might be a good number of tags left over from this season)...

 

[Becca]

Not that I won't have plenty of chances to look for both black and grizz this spring with the trips Luke has planned anyway, but I am contemplating doing a short solo trip on my own this spring. After all our trips together, I am finally feeling confident enough to take off on my own for a night or two while Luke is at work. It won't be easy, and if I kill something I will likely be making multiple trips as it's unlikely I can get the meat and hide out in a single load on my own. If I don't kill one I will have a great time exploring a gorgeous area. Seems like a fun challenge and the next step in my evolution as a hunter....we'll see if I can make it happen.

 

[Grundy53]

what unit you putting in for?

Monroe and kapowsin for sure. Maybe North Skagit.

 

[OR Archer]

Not going to apply for any NE Oregon units this year. Pulled Sled Springs last year so no points for this years draw. Going to just buy and OTC SW tag.

 

[bcimport]

Already have 9 days of vacation booked. Try for a LEH Grizzly tag, if I don't draw I can still take two black bears. Come on spring!

 

[luke moffat]

Not that I won't have plenty of chances to look for both black and grizz this spring with the trips Luke has planned anyway, but I am contemplating doing a short solo trip on my own this spring. After all our trips together, I am finally feeling confident enough to take off on my own for a night or two while Luke is at work. It won't be easy, and if I kill something I will likely be making multiple trips as it's unlikely I can get the meat and hide out in a single load on my own. If I don't kill one I will have a great time exploring a gorgeous area. Seems like a fun challenge and the next step in my evolution as a hunter....we'll see if I can make it happen.

You'll be just fine....only thing I was around for is moral support and to keep you warm out night..just means you'll have to pack another quilt to double up to keep warm

 

[Darren Best]

Not that I won't have plenty of chances to look for both black and grizz this spring with the trips Luke has planned anyway, but I am contemplating doing a short solo trip on my own this spring. After all our trips together, I am finally feeling confident enough to take off on my own for a night or two while Luke is at work. It won't be easy, and if I kill something I will likely be making multiple trips as it's unlikely I can get the meat and hide out in a single load on my own. If I don't kill one I will have a great time exploring a gorgeous area. Seems like a fun challenge and the next step in my evolution as a hunter....we'll see if I can make it happen.

I'm sure you will do great Becca. The first time solo is the toughest, it gets easier after that.

 

[Jdog]

Grizzly and black bears off the road system near the house (with in a 3 to 5 hour drive) and flying down to Kuiu for some black bears as well next spring. Its all OTC to might as well right?

I killed a very big black bear on POW on a spring hunt a few years ago--cool hunts down there.

 

[Jdog]

Grizzly and black bears off the road system near the house (with in a 3 to 5 hour drive) and flying down to Kuiu for some black bears as well next spring. Its all OTC to might as well right?

Luke - let's do a spring bear hunt!
C'mon man!

 

[littlebuf]

Monroe and kapowsin for sure. Maybe North Skagit.

shoot me a pm if you draw kapowsin.

 

[TRIPLE]

I killed a very big black bear on POW on a spring hunt a few years ago--cool hunts down there.

That's a great looking bear J dog! I love the brown on his forehead, what did his skull go?

 

[cmeier117]

Not going to apply for any NE Oregon units this year. Pulled Sled Springs last year so no points for this years draw. Going to just buy and OTC SW tag.

You hunted with a SW tag at all in the past? I have an uncle with lots of land owned by his logging company. Trying to decide if I will do that or not?

 

[fillthefreezer]

doubt the wife or i will draw again, time to start building points

 

[Hoyts n Mulies]

Hope to get lucky enough to draw this year. Never hunted bear in the spring, only august. Washington guys, do you know how many points you generally need to draw?

 

[luke moffat]

doubt the wife or i will draw again, time to start building points

Negative its time to start hunting AK where its OTC

 

[fillthefreezer]

Hope to get lucky enough to draw this year. Never hunted bear in the spring, only august. Washington guys, do you know how many points you generally need to draw?

really depends on the area. some 0-1, others 2-3, other 4+

 

[fillthefreezer]

Negative its time to start hunting AK where its OTC

trust me, i think about it ALOT 8)

 

[Coveyleader]

For sure you NW guys (OR, WA) should be looking at AK. Especially the SE part. Airfare or the drive from there up would be nothing. Heck, throw your truck on a Ferry out of Bellingham, WA. and make a trip out of it. You could Spot and Stalk, or load your truck up with bait and have a blast. If I lived closer I sure would but CO is just a bit too far so I just fly up when I do it.

POW would be great but with the draw in place these days, you could hit surrounding islands or areas and kill some great bears. Plus the bears in the SE are giant compared to most places in the US. At least on the average.