kingbeer Report post Posted July 27, 2014 looking to do the OTC bear hunt this fall and wanted some advise on where might be a good place to go? would like to go up north! thanks all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted July 27, 2014 You can find a ton of info to get you started right off of the az game and fish website. Do a lot of reading on the subject, put your boots to the ground, and start looking for bears. Can't find them sitting on the couch, haha. If you find a food source, you should be able to find bears if you put in enough time. These are real tough critters to locate. Are you planning to use archery equipment or a rifle? Good luck and be sure to post pictures and a story if you get one down. We love those. : ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbeer Report post Posted July 27, 2014 i hear you on that one, my thing is i would like to find an area that i can start at and then start putting the boots to the ground and scout for them. i will be useing rifle the first few times and then want to lead into archery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLance Report post Posted July 27, 2014 Look at the regs...there are several units opening and any of them would be a good choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted July 27, 2014 6A and 6B are good choices for northern units. Go on google earth and look for long, steep slopes covered in prickly pear, that are not close to main roads. Concentrate in the transition areas between Pines and desert. There will usually be a lot of juniper too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Presmyk Report post Posted July 30, 2014 Ill be in 6b with my crossbow and call Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted July 30, 2014 I will be in 6a , bears in the pears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hyperwrx Report post Posted July 30, 2014 No bear archery or muzzleloader in 6a Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted July 31, 2014 No bear archery or muzzleloader in 6a 6A is a general hunt. You can use rifle or bow if I am not mistaken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted July 31, 2014 There isn't a specific archery only hunt there, but you are permitted to use a bow during the general season for bear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcdinaz Report post Posted July 31, 2014 Anyone heading to 23? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LovinthehuntAz Report post Posted July 31, 2014 ill prob go look around aways do good in 23... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcdinaz Report post Posted August 7, 2014 Well I am heading out to 23 today to head up around the old road and Cherry Creek area. If you see a silver Sequoia or an Outback trailer, that will be me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roninflag Report post Posted August 8, 2014 did you see some?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted August 8, 2014 Saw this sow with Cubs today 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
