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Tips and Tactics for a DIY Western Spring Black Bear Hunt

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.

River of No Return Black Bear

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.

Guns and Gear for a Backcountry Bear Hunt

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

Photos: Idaho Black Bear Hunt with Hornady's New 6.5 PRC

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.

New Jersey Governor Bans Bear Hunting on State-Owned Lands

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.

Guns and Gear for an Idaho Bear Hunt

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

Top Bear Rifles and Loads

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

Alberta Black Bears Up Close

The black bears of Alberta's northern forest entertain a hunter for days with their lively antics, but soon their curious advances become unsettling.

Pope and Young Club Announces New World-Record Black Bear

On Feb. 8, during the Great American Outdoors Show, the Pope and Young Club convened a special panel of judges for a potential world-record black bear.

Two for Tyonek

The sights and sounds of Alaska alone are worth a cross-country trek. But a hunter should never forget there are bears aplenty in the 49th.

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