LonePineAZ
FNG
Hello, I haven't posted for a while and searched a few different terms for this topic before deciding to post. Forgive me if this a repeat, and if it needs to be moved, feel free to let me know.
Background:
I'm in my 2nd year hunting. Spring/Summer black bear archery hunt in 23N Arizona. I've spent about 30 non-contiguous days in the unit over the last 3.5 months. I've set cameras and scouted on foot and have one or more bears to pursue. Through some acquaintances who are accomplished archery bear hunters by my standards, I picked up some mouth calls:
Distressed Fawn
Jack Rabbit
Distressed Cub
Problem:
I mostly hunt alone. I'm scared to use the mouth calls alone because of mountain lions. Sure, I carry a sidearm, tourniquet/basic trauma stuff, HAM radio, and beacon, but I still can't get the stones to rip some calls in the morning. I've read about getting a good backing/flank protection, but don't know predator behavior, beyond my dog and cat, well enough to subdue my fear.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Background:
I'm in my 2nd year hunting. Spring/Summer black bear archery hunt in 23N Arizona. I've spent about 30 non-contiguous days in the unit over the last 3.5 months. I've set cameras and scouted on foot and have one or more bears to pursue. Through some acquaintances who are accomplished archery bear hunters by my standards, I picked up some mouth calls:
Distressed Fawn
Jack Rabbit
Distressed Cub
Problem:
I mostly hunt alone. I'm scared to use the mouth calls alone because of mountain lions. Sure, I carry a sidearm, tourniquet/basic trauma stuff, HAM radio, and beacon, but I still can't get the stones to rip some calls in the morning. I've read about getting a good backing/flank protection, but don't know predator behavior, beyond my dog and cat, well enough to subdue my fear.
Any advice would be appreciated.