Author: Dick Scorzafava
Publisher: STACKPOLE BOOKS, Sep 2007
Binding: Softcover
ISBN: 0-8117-3418-8
Synopsis
Presents innovative approaches to give hunters an edge for success. Included is valuable biological info, tips for reading bear sign & determining a trophy, as well as proven strategies for baiting bears, hunting with hounds, spotting & stalking, & setting up scouting cameras. Learn how to choose the right outfitter, or if they prefer, how to coordinate a do-it-yourself hunt. 140 color photos; 6x9 inches, 224 pgs.
More Information
* Radical strategies for hunting the elusive and challenging black bear
* Detailed guide to bear biology and population information, including where to find monster bears and color-phase bears
* Essential bear country tips, including staying safe, field-judging trophy bears, and reading bear body language
* Complete rundown of North American bear hunting hotspots
The black bear population has exploded, and as their numbers increase, so do hunting opportunities. Twenty-eight states now offer black bear seasons, and much of Canada boasts healthy, huntable bear populations. Radical Bear Hunter presents innovative approaches to give hunters an edge for success. Included is valuable biological information, tips for reading bear sign and determining a trophy, as well as proven strategies for baiting bears, hunting with hounds, spotting and stalking, and setting up scouting cameras. Hunters learn how to choose the right outfitter, or if they prefer, how to coordinate a do-it-yourself hunt. Scorzafava recounts his favorite bear hunts and shares some hair-raising close calls--radical experiences that will resonate with would-be adventurers.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Dick Scorzafava has spent a lifetime studying and hunting black bears. He serves as a staff writer for Bear Hunting magazine and is also the author of Radical Bowhunter. He lives in Westfield, Massachusetts.
