“Tag: black bear”

Contributor Philip Massaro shares some of his favorite rifles and loads for different bear hunting scenarios.

Field Editor Brian McCombie shares the gear he used on his recent Idaho black bear hunt.

A bear hunting ban was implemented on state-owned land by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, even though the state’s growing bear population is one of the healthiest in the Nation.

Field Editor Jeff Johnston recently had the opportunity to test the brand-new Hornady 6.5 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) on a black bear hunt in Idaho. Get an inside look at his trip with this photo gallery.

Prepping for a backcountry bear hunt? Here's the gear you'll need.

While you can access the heart of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, a bastion for big bears, on horseback, success could leave you wishing for a canoe upon your return.

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.

When a bear decides the buck you just shot is his, do you argue? A hunter from Michigan had to make that decision.

Is that black bear really trophy-class? It can be hard to tell. Here are a few pieces of advice from the experts.