leilacl Report post Posted June 19, 2018 Hey all, I'm wanting to know how easily, or not, a bear will be spooked out of his area. I'm doing my first ever bear hunt and I've had two good bears on camera. They're in an area that has one [known] water source, and they have been hitting it hard for the last two weeks when I started setting up my cameras. They have consistently come in at 7am and 7pm. Well yesterday was my first day out hunting, and one came in (around 6:30pm) but left when, I think, it either heard or smelled us. He just walked off, didn't panic. This morning, my big black one came in, appeared to know something wasn't right but proceeded to drink. I was able to get my pin on him, but he took off when my a cell phone's camera function went off. He ran hard and fast. I know very little about bear behavior, so in your opinions, are these bears gone for good? Do they spook easily? I feel blessed for even having the honor of pulling back on him, but I'm scared they might be done with that area. Hoping for positive, helpful feedback. Thanks! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted June 19, 2018 Depends, if he can get water elsewhere he may. That may not be a given though. I have spooked bears and found them right back the next weekend. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted June 19, 2018 Yes they will return. Keep the faith! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesPursuit Report post Posted June 19, 2018 Your area had the right combination of food and water at a time when it isn't easy to find, stay positive, you are in a great spot for those 2 or the next new bear(s)! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted June 19, 2018 With the right feed, water they usually stay put, hopefully they come back. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ready2hunt Report post Posted June 20, 2018 Yes they will. I've scared bears off multiple times...they ALWAYS come back. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted June 20, 2018 Make sure to pay attention to the wind and thermal currents. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireplanes Report post Posted July 5, 2018 bears are very smart and tough, they know whats a threat or not. bears hunt and eat fishes so they will sure be back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted July 5, 2018 bears are very smart and tough, they know whats a threat or not. bears hunt and eat fishes so they will sure be back.Capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and a modicum of common sense. Try it, for the love of Pete. Bears are very smart and tough. They know what's a threat or not. Bears hunt and eat fish (from a trick tank???) so they will surely be back. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
