Teo Report post Posted October 8, 2015 OK experienced bear hunters, I have a cow elk tag for early December, is it worth it to pick up an over the counter bear tag just in case? Or will they all be snoozing by then? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted October 8, 2015 Where and what elevation and weather is germane. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHALE Report post Posted October 8, 2015 I have gotten pics of them in late December right under the rim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost85 Report post Posted October 8, 2015 i saw two a year before last on a unit one late bull hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinB Report post Posted October 8, 2015 I have friends that have had bear tracks in the snow in their yards in January and February up her in Flagstaff. My brother studies bear up in Wyoming. Last year they saw their last bear on the valley floor in January. If they are still awake that far north at that time then I think it is safe to to say some are still walking around here in AZ. That said I think the majority have found a place to den up that late by January. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctafoya Report post Posted October 8, 2015 I've seen em in 22 north in mid December Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.270 Report post Posted October 8, 2015 it's like old people diapers. depends. Lark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roninflag Report post Posted October 9, 2015 many or most unit close or the harvest limit is reached. some are out in jan . few. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLance Report post Posted October 9, 2015 I have pics of big bears roaming around on Christmas day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
borntohunt Report post Posted October 18, 2015 Call the bear line to see if the unit is still open right before you go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
