Getty Images: mirceax These are some classic hunting rifle pairings for black and brown bears Bear hunters have similar needs to most big game hunters, to take down their quarry with a single shot. To do this, they need a reliable rifle and a cartridge that will pack enough power to do what needs to be done. For a close range […] The post Bear Hunting Rifle: Calibers and Models to Consider appeared first on Wide Open Spaces.

Field judging the size and sex of a black bear in the field can be a challenge. These tips should help you determine if that next bear is a shooter or not.

Bear hunting is a physically demanding activity, especially removing a harvested bear from the woods. Pre-hunt planning is very important to a successful and rewarding bear hunting experience.

Are black bears color blind? Knowing the way the bear sees can help with your hunting methods and the way you dress. Check out the real answer here!

Canadian bow hunter fights off attacking black bear

YouTube/Old Skull Outdoors This 10-minute clip proves the power and tenacity of a black bear as well as the toughness of a wild boar. Gatlinburg, Tennessee is home to a lot of wild animals, and sometimes different species come into contact with a less-than-friendly encounter. "Less-than-friendly" isn't exactly how we'd describe this interaction. More like "brutal." A passerby […] The post Black Bear Brutalizes Feral Hog on Roadside in Front of Gawking Motorists appeared first on Wide Open

Aiming towards the center-mass of the body cavity is important, I like to shoot about 4 to 5 inches back from the shoulder on a broadside bear.

YouTube: deermeatfordinner Bear hunting does not get much more intense than this. Hunting for bears is always exciting, but there is something about bowhunting for them that makes the whole experience much more intense. Especially if you are hunting on the ground and going eye-to-eye with the large omnivores. In one of the more intense and exciting […] The post Bowhunter Smokes Black Bear After Bluff Charge At Extremely Close Range appeared first on Wide Open Spaces.

If you're searching for a good DIY bear hunt, head to the West this spring, where several million acres of public land offers hunters unbeatable opportunity. Here are a few tips and tactics to help up your odds of success.