rancilio Report post Posted April 7, 2013 Since the March bears thread was a good one, and its April now, how about the bear updates here! I was up and out in the Huachucas yesterday and did not see any bear sign at all. Above 7000ft there is still a small amount of snow on north faces. The melt is keeping water flowing but I suppose its still cold enough at night to keep the green shoots from growing and becoming bear food. Manzanitas are still blooming high up and the oaks are beginning to push out new leaves up to about 6500. Above that I did not see any new oak buds. The deer are still wearing antlers. The bear sightings must be coming soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowhunter81 Report post Posted April 8, 2013 Been seeing fresh tracks in 33 two weeks ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimberx2 Report post Posted April 8, 2013 Saw bear tracks in unit 23 this weekend, several different areas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rifle2Bow Report post Posted April 9, 2013 I'm planning on scouting 23 as well this weekend. We're u in 23n or 23s? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimberx2 Report post Posted April 9, 2013 We were in 23s scouting for turkeys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidso Report post Posted April 9, 2013 Had a buddy in 22N and 23N this past weekend. No bear sign, but tons of water. Water will not be a variable for another month or two. Bears will start appearing in numbers once the OTC spring bear hunt closes at the end of April. It typically works out that way each year to the bears' advantage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rifle2Bow Report post Posted April 9, 2013 Bears are incahoots w az game and fish it appears haha. Anyway, I was in 23s over near Valentine ridge campground a month ago and saw plenty of gobblers. I had to yield once in my truck and once on my quad for them to cross the road for what it worth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted April 9, 2013 Are there any OTC tags for rifle spring bear available in any units? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLW Report post Posted April 9, 2013 Bears are incahoots w az game and fish it appears haha. Anyway, I was in 23s over near Valentine ridge campground a month ago and saw plenty of gobblers. I had to yield once in my truck and once on my quad for them to cross the road for what it worth. that's 23n Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rifle2Bow Report post Posted April 10, 2013 Mistype. Too many vodka sodas while on the message boards last night Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buckhunter Report post Posted April 10, 2013 bears are on my cams in 23 two days ago before the storm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLW Report post Posted April 10, 2013 bears are on my cams in 23 two days ago before the storm nice, already warm enough for a midday swim! was 69 deg on easter sunday. the area I was in 23 the leaves and kindling on the ground were pretty darn dry. still moist under the top layer but just barely. I could see a few tracks in the thick oak leaves where they were draggin their feet. hung a camera on a trail so we'll see. James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rifle2Bow Report post Posted April 12, 2013 Well I can't go this weekend so Imy friend and I are planning on going Monday am and glassing all day in 23s. Anyone want to tag along? or we'd be open to keeping someone company on their scouting and meeting a fellow sportsman. Six eyes is better than two as they say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted April 12, 2013 Well I can't go this weekend so Imy friend and I are planning on going Monday am and glassing all day in 23s. Anyone want to tag along? or we'd be open to keeping someone company on their scouting and meeting a fellow sportsman. Six eyes is better than two as they say. I might be able to go along on Mon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowhunter81 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 .300 rem ultra mag topped with vortex 6.5x20x44 4 inch sunshade and a gunwerks turret... Been deadly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
