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Bears have always been Incidental as part of deer season. I want to start chasing them intentionally.
I glasses up a bear on a mule deer hunt last weekend and it brought up some questions.
Are black bears traditionally on the move night to night or will they return back to bedding and feeding areas over days. It was last light and I could not get a shot I was comfortable with. I was curious if I stayed in the same spot for the next day or two, would a bear likely stay in the area, or are they more nomadic?
I was focused on the deer tag so did not want to sit for a couple days as I had not seen any bucks in that area and not much in the way of sign.
I assume feed is the driving factor if they stick around, but curious what more experienced bear hunters think.
If anyone is an experienced California or south Oregon Bear hunter I would really appreciate the chance to ask a few questions about feeding habits in the area.
Thanks
Phil
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I glasses up a bear on a mule deer hunt last weekend and it brought up some questions.
Are black bears traditionally on the move night to night or will they return back to bedding and feeding areas over days. It was last light and I could not get a shot I was comfortable with. I was curious if I stayed in the same spot for the next day or two, would a bear likely stay in the area, or are they more nomadic?
I was focused on the deer tag so did not want to sit for a couple days as I had not seen any bucks in that area and not much in the way of sign.
I assume feed is the driving factor if they stick around, but curious what more experienced bear hunters think.
If anyone is an experienced California or south Oregon Bear hunter I would really appreciate the chance to ask a few questions about feeding habits in the area.
Thanks
Phil
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