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Black Bear Hunt: A Second Chance Down East

After striking out on a bait hunt for black bears in Maine, the author returns to strike paydirt with the same Ruger Super Blackhawk he used decades earlier to take his first bear.

Bear(ly) Armed—Bear Defense Calibers

A perusal of some fun and effective sidearm options for your spring black bear adventures.

Spring Bear Tactics: Why Late is Great!

Looking for tips to nab a late spring bear? Follow along with some tips from Scott Haugen.

Black Bear in Saskatchewan: Fortune Favors the Foolish

They pressed north through wildfire to their destination, a lakeside bear camp in Saskatchewan. Days later, they wondered whether their decision-making was bold or reckless.

52 Bears Harvested in Florida Season

There were 52 bears harvested during Florida’s first bear season since 2015.

Recipe: Green Curried Black Bear

Green curry sauce is an excellent base for simmering bear meat, making it flavorful, tender, and safe to consume. Read on for another instant classic recipe from Brad Fenson.

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.

Idaho Bear Hunters Now Required to Pass ID Course

Effective Jan. 1, anyone hunting black bears in Idaho must show proof they have passed a bear identification test to help them differentiate between grizzly bears and black bears.

Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill Allowing Floridians to Shoot Bears in Self Defense

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 87 (HB 87) into law on June 21, 2024.

Fatal Black Bear Attack in California

A black bear attack in the small California community of Downieville, which resulted in a woman's death, has proven to be the first such fatality in the history of the state.

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