The Best Black Bear Cartridges
Here’s a detailed look at the top black bear cartridges for rifles and handguns.
Top 8 States for Black Bear Hunting
Looking to tag a really big bruin? Here are the best states to do so.
Black Bears, Ponytails, and Close Encounters
In Alberta, hunters like to hold out for big bears. It’s another thing entirely to hold out for a color-phase bear when coal-black, record-book bruins climb into your lap.
My Mom's Elk
Instincts called for the shot. But fate created the environment, and a miracle brought it all together in a hunt that argues coincidence isn't random.
Boise Bears
Hard hikes through Idaho's wilderness challenged the author during a Western bear hunt. Can he rebound to finish what he started?
How to Hunt For Bear and Actually See One
If you’re a bear hunter desperately searching for a way to up your odds, head west in spring, where regional traditions offer an unbeatable opportunity: spot-and-stalk.
Eddie's Bear
Outfitters put us in treestands they’ve hung. They back us up on brown bears. They fly us in their planes. So you need to be sure you’re hiring a professional.
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