Black bear hunting is growing rapidly across North America, as bear populations continue to rise every year. Hunters looking to join in the action need look no further than The Ultimate Guide to Black Bear Hunting. Containing hundreds of valuable tips, long-time hunter Douglas Boze provides everything that you need to know to be successful this season. Here Boze shares information accumulated from a lifetime of hunting, including: • How to select the best locations for baiting • The best spotting and stalking tactics • The proper shot placement • How to pick guns and loads • The basics of predator calling • How to field dress a bear • And many other trusted tips and tactics With dozens of photographs and diagrams that add to the expertise that Boze provides, The Ultimate Guide to Black Bear Hunting is a must-have for every serious hunter looking to take home a good-sized bear this season. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

We're going on a bear hunt. Through the long wavy grass, the thick oozy mud and the swirling, whirling snowstorm - will we find a bear today?

Tips and techniques to locate your black bear and information on the best weapons, gear, and methods to make your hunt successful.

The how-to manual for hunting brown and grizzly bears. Written by the author of "Sheep Hunting in Alaska," this book contains information on gear, strategies, stalking techniques, bear behavior, rifles and loads, plus the other skills you will need to be a successful bear hunter.

### The Ultimate Guide to Black Bear Hunting Unlock the secrets to a successful and thrilling black bear hunt with "The Ultimate Guide to Black Bear Hunting." This comprehensive eBook is your go-to resource for mastering the art of stalking America's most elusive game. **Discover the Thrill of the Stalk** From the unique appeal of stalking black bears to understanding their behavior, this guide delves into the heart of what makes this hunting method so exhilarating. Safety considerations ensure you’re well-prepared to navigate the wilderness with confidence. **Essential Preparation** Preparation is the key to any successful hunt, and this guide leaves no stone unturned. Learn about the gear you’ll need for the perfect hunt, how to get physically and mentally ready, and the best scouting techniques to locate prime bear habitats. **Mastering the Terrain** Understanding the environment where black bears thrive is crucial. This eBook covers how to identify prime bear locations, the impact of seasonal changes on bear movements, and how to read natural bear corridors for an edge in your hunting adventure. **Advanced Tracking and Stalking Skills** Enhance your tracking capabilities by recognizing bear tracks and interpreting signs. With expert advice on wind and scent management, silence techniques, and navigating challenging terrains, you’ll learn how to get close to your target undetected. **Perfecting the Shot** When the moment of truth arrives, make it count. Dive into strategies for ethical shot placement, understanding ballistics, and selecting the right firearm or honing your archery skills for those intimate close encounters. **Post-Hunt Practices** From tracking a wounded bear to field dressing and meat preservation, this guide covers all post-shot protocols. Explore the nutritional benefits of bear meat and learn popular recipes to make the most out of your hunt. **Ethics and Conservation** Hunting isn’t just about the chase; it’s about responsibility and stewardship. Gain insight into hunting laws, ethical considerations, and the role hunters play in wildlife conservation. **Stories and Advanced Techniques** Learn from seasoned bear stalkers, hear memorable stories from the field, and discover advanced stalking techniques for different terrains and conditions. Whether you hunt solo or in a team, this guide offers invaluable tips to overcome common challenges. **Survival Skills and Continuous Learning** Equip yourself with essential survival skills, navigate with or without GPS, and build emergency shelters. This guide also provides continuous learning resources to keep your skills sharp and adaptable. Embark on your next black bear hunt with confidence and expertise. Get your copy of "The Ultimate Guide to Black Bear Hunting" and turn every hunt into a triumphant adventure.

Part 1 of 6 of Black Bear Hunting. This part covers the life history, biology and behavior of black bears in chapter 1. Other chapters cover how many bears there are in North America, interpreting black bear sign, the oldest black bear on record for North America, how to sex and size bears in the field and the world record black bear bagged by a hunter.

Part 5 of 6 about black bear hunting. More hunting methods such as calling bears to you, drives intended to push bears into other hunters and snow tracking are covered here along with excellent advice on what to hunt black bears with regardless of whether you choose to hunt with a centerfire rifle, shotgun or handgun, a muzzleloading rifle, vertical or horizontal bows and arrows. There’s also a thorough chapter about where to aim when you get a shot at a bruin and another about a huge hybrid black bear that is thought to have been a cross between black and grizzly bears.