Hello all,
It's my first post here, so I will try to keep it short. We are working on planning a spring bear trip to Wyoming. But have never done it before. We have spent tons of time in the fall, not so much in the spring. I guess what I'm asking is for just some pointers on what to look for, where bears generally are in the mornings and evenings, etc. I've read a bunch, but sometimes hearing guys who have done it chime in helps more! OnX suggest hunting the Sierra Madres, but last time we was elk hunting up there, the only way you would had spotted a bear was if it was 20 yards in front of you. Am I wrong? or is that a decent option? Anyways any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. We chose Wyoming just because it's a much closer drive for us. Obviously if we need to hear from guys who have done it before to make a final decision. Thanks ahead of time!
It's my first post here, so I will try to keep it short. We are working on planning a spring bear trip to Wyoming. But have never done it before. We have spent tons of time in the fall, not so much in the spring. I guess what I'm asking is for just some pointers on what to look for, where bears generally are in the mornings and evenings, etc. I've read a bunch, but sometimes hearing guys who have done it chime in helps more! OnX suggest hunting the Sierra Madres, but last time we was elk hunting up there, the only way you would had spotted a bear was if it was 20 yards in front of you. Am I wrong? or is that a decent option? Anyways any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. We chose Wyoming just because it's a much closer drive for us. Obviously if we need to hear from guys who have done it before to make a final decision. Thanks ahead of time!
Is there a general rule of thumb for when units start closing due to female mortality or is it just a crap shoot? Some of the Western units for example, have higher female mortality quotas, but also seem like they'd be locked up in snow and impassable roads longer as well. I would hate to be banking on a trip out to the western part of the state later in the season only to be closed down due to female mortality quota.
