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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.

Top 8 States for Black Bear Hunting

Looking to tag a really big bruin? Here are the best states to do so.

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.

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