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How to Spot-and-Stalk Black Bears

Here are a few tips for a successful spot-and-stalk black bear hunt.

11-Year-Old Stops Charging Brown Bear

Quick thinking and good instincts helped an 11-year-old boy save himself and his family from a charging brown bear on June 18, according to a report from the Juneau Empire.

Essential Guns & Gear for A Black Bear Hunt

Are you ready to hunt black bears? Here's the gear you'll need.

Boreal Bruiser

Fire, wind, water, ice ... it’s a wonder anything survives in Alberta’s northern woods. Though humans may be sparse, the bears thrive.

Top 5 Bear Bullets

All the best camouflage, riflescopes and accoutrement pale in comparison to a bullet that will settle the score between you and a mammal that is equal parts claws, jaws and brawn.

First Look: Federal Premium's Power-Shok Copper Rifle Ammunition

Federal Premium has released a new all-copper version of its Power-Shok ammunition. Here are five things you need to know.

Watch: Bear Locks Itself Inside Subaru

As anyone who has dealt with them knows, bears are pretty capable mammals. They're particularly adept at getting into things that are, typically, reserved for human use, likes houses and vehicles. Last month, we shared a video of a big ol' black bear spooking a family by opening the car door while they drove through a National Park. This latest video isn't quite as much of a close encounter, but it's worth viewing all the same.

Alberta Black Bear Challenge with Can-Am

Bears like to live in wet, swampy areas. Getting to them—and getting them out—isn't always easy. A vehicle like Can-Am's Defender Mossy Oak Hunting Edition makes the job a lot easier.

The Little Gun That Could: 20-Gauge Mossberg FLEX 500

Just how much gun do you need to take down a black bear? Probably not as much as you might think—so long as you know what you're doing.

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