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Essential Guns & Gear for A Black Bear Hunt

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

Black Bear or Bigfoot?

The forest can hide its share of surprises, and a group of hikers in Utah learned just that last week. In this video, posted to YouTube on Oct. 30, a hiker and his companion appear to be observing a bear in Provo Canyon. When the furry beast realizes its not alone, however, it stands up—revealing a form that's more than enough to scare the upstart camera crew away at a sprint.

Female Hunters Aplenty Featured in American Hunter’s Annual “Members’ Best”

In step with women being the fastest growing segment of hunters, this year's "Members' Best" feature highlights more than a few trophy shots of women with their bows and guns.

Man Goes Hand-to-Hand with Wounded Bear, Wins

When game's wounded, though, we're aware that all bets are off. Such a scenario played out in Duxbury, Minn., earlier this fall, when an unarmed hunter was attacked by a wounded, 525-pound black bear that he and a few companions had been tracking. The twist ending? Not only did he survive the encounter; he won the fight.

Black Bear Magic

Leave the tourists behind in Maine to find an adventure Downeast.

How to Identify a Shooter Black Bear

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

Recipe: Corned Black Bear

Corning meat to flavor and preserve cherished protein is a method steeped in tradition, and it is a great way to turn a tough cut into a tender meal.

Recipe: Candied Black Bear Backstrap

Black bear is one of the most overlooked red meats hunted in North America. You'll be wondering why once you try this recipe.

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.

Recipe: Brined Black Bear Loin

When most of us think of a brine, our minds conjure up juicy, big hams and delectable bacon, while others start drooling at the thought of sinking their teeth into some smoked salmon. Brines do make meat taste good, and if you haven’t been experimenting with different concoctions its time you did.

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