The Bear Man and Me: Bear Hunting 101
The Bear Man has pursued jumbo bruins for nearly 50 years and owns one of the most written about outfits in North America.
Cheap Spring Black Bear Hunts for 2011
Bob Robb shares six outfitters with comfortable camps, good equipment and high success rates for black bear hunting this spring.
Virginia Hunter Takes 674-Pound, 9-Foot Black Bear
25-year-old DJ Lacks has landed a potential state record with this giant 674-pound black bear from Lunenburg County, Va.
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.
Guns and Gear for a Backcountry Bear Hunt
Prepping for a backcountry bear hunt? Here's the gear you'll need.
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.
Top 8 States for Black Bear Hunting
Looking to tag a really big bruin? Here are the best states to do so.
Member's Hunt: Three Times Charmed
This latest Member's Hunt comes from Theodore Verbrugge of Oxford, Ohio.
Bears Over Hounds: Chasing Black Bears in Western Idaho
Of bayed bears and broken branches—a week with dogs and houndsmen in western Idaho is a “paws-on” experience.
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