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Guns and Gear for a Backcountry Bear Hunt

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

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.

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.

Video: Thieving Bear Steals Hunter's Deer

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

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: 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.

Essential Guns & Gear for A Black Bear Hunt

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

Alberta Black Bear Challenge with Can-Am

Bears like to live in wet, swampy areas. Getting to them—and getting them out—isn't always easy. A vehicle like Can-Am's Defender Mossy Oak Hunting Edition makes the job a lot easier.

Bears at First Light

When you are hunting the largest black bears on Earth, things can happen fast.

How to Hunt For Bear and Actually See One

If you’re a bear hunter desperately searching for a way to up your odds, head west in spring, where regional traditions offer an unbeatable opportunity: spot-and-stalk.

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