BC black bear.

303carbine said:
Chopperhead, I can't believe you can't find a bear in Prince George...:eek:
Do you even have a licence to hunt in BC?? :rolleyes: Jeez have you even read the friggin' regs???:confused: If you did you would see that its ILLEGAL to hunt bears with bait.:mad: If you can't read the regs and stay on top of the laws then stay home and watch Bugs Bunny and that stupid Roadrunner.:mad: I see big bears here on a regular basis probably because I don't actively hunt them anymore. PG is infested with bears by the way.....
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Since I think 5-6 people have already pointed out those facts why not cut the kid some slack and give some constructive advice?

We have a new, young hunter here interested in doing a little bear bustin' and every feels the need to unload on the guy.

Jeesh!! :rolleyes:

How about advice like finding the lush green growth along the edges of logging roads, bear #### and tracks and stuff that will actually help?
That is the preferred method here in Alberta, prime time is definitely spring and around central Alberta it is from about the end of the first week right to the end of May. When the dandelions first really all start blooming you know the bears will be feeding!
They especially like nice sunny afternoons, from about 5:00 'til 8:00 and early mornings.

B.C. is different. I have not hunted there. The types of plants the bears are seeking are different (I think). B.C. is also much wetter climate. Around here rainy days seem to make the black bears hold up, but from videos I have seen of B.C., where it rains a lot more the bears seem to feed happily in the drizzle.

The other thing to know is that breeding season for black bears starts from about the 20th of May on into June, so this causes increased movement of the big boars as they seek sows to breed.

Hope this helps and slam a big one kid!! ;)
 
303carbine said:
What pisses me off is the fact he did not take the time to read the regs. And baiting bears is not a good topic for me anyways.
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303carbine, I don't know what Chopper did or did not do.
It is correct to point out the obvious stuff about proper licensing, training, understanding the reg's etc...
I just thought the point had been made.



Baiting is a sore point, eh!? Why?

I have never baited bears but I think it would be really interesting, a helluva pile of work and no guaranteed thing. From what I have read on the subject it takes a helluva an effort. It is just another technique IMHO.

Of course if you live in B.C. spot and stalk is such a slam dunk that baiting is completely unnecessary anyway...;)
 
Yeah lets all slam the new guy... what does he think this is a hunting forum?:eek:
Why should we share any knowledge with this young fella... lets all join the Selfish Sarcastic Screw the New Guy Hunting club... PM 303carbine for a membership application.:rolleyes:
 
The fact that he did not read the regs is what bothers me if he did then he would know that baiting is illegal in BC.
I'm not slamming the new guy either , just pissed that he was prepared to hunt bears raiding a garbage can.
 
Chopperhead,
Don't wait till Fall.get out there now and get er done. The Big Fellas are just popping out now looking for love. Lots of time left, most Fellas I know haven't even tagged out yet ;)
I never get serious about Spring Blackies till June 1st.
Lots of good advice already.....PG is Loaded with them (as is BC period)
Best of Luck and don't forget to let us know how you did;)
 
Chopperhead, go out highway 16 East then turn left at Blackwater Rd. When I hunted there last you could shoot after you pass Frenkel Rd, its shotgun with shot only up till then. But check the regs as its been along time since I hunted the area. The sides of the road are all trimmed back and this allows fresh greenery for bears and most of your shots will be made under 100 yards and this time of year is the best opportunity and the coats will be the nicest just before the season closes. I have shot countless bears on this road all the way out to Baldy Hughes airbase that is located further out the Blackwater Rd. Bring a suitable caliber ,some extra gas,a thermos of coffee, your regs , a map of the area and a sharp knife. If you are hunting to eat them all you are required to bring out is the hams. Make sure not to take the gall as you can see some serious fines and maybe lose your guns or worse.
 
If you are hunting to eat them all you are required to bring out is the hams
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Now it's your turn to read the reg's, 303. It clearly states that all edible portions including the 4 quarters and loins are to be taken home or to a meat packer.
 
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thanks guys. and 303. I did read the regs. I just must have missed where it mentioned the No baiting thing. Ive since looked after being told this and I still cant find where it says that.

this is why I ask these things on here. the regs can be difficult to find specific things in especially f you dont know specificly whatur looking for. ;)
 
Chopperhead said:
this is why I ask these things on here. the regs can be difficult to find specific things in especially f you dont know specificly whatur looking for. ;)
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Here's some relevant info from the Regs pertaining to Bears........

The harvest of bears in BC has increased in recent years. If overharvest
becomes a problem, bear seasons and bag limits may be
restricted. However, if hunters are selective by harvesting male
bears, it should not be necessary to do so.
Bear hunters are requested to:
1. Be patient. Bears can look deceptively large. Adult males have
larger home ranges and will tend to be encountered less frequently
than females and younger males.
2. It is illegal to shoot a sow with cubs (bears in a family unit). Don’t
shoot the moment you see a bear! Take the time to ensure that
cubs are not nearby.
3. Be aware there is no open season on any bear (grizzly bear or
black bear) less than two years old or any bear in its company.
4. Be aware there is no open season on white (Kermode) or blue
(Glacier) colour phases of the black bear.
5. Contact a MWLAP office immediately for important information
if you shoot an ear-tagged or radio collared bear.
6. Select an adult, male bear, especially a male grizzly bear(LEH only)

Also this from Page 16 under "Notes"

#6 bear may not be hunted by placing bait or by using a
dead animal or part of it as bait

Hope this helps and Good Luck:cool:
 
The harvest of bears in BC has increased in recent years. If overharvest
becomes a problem, bear seasons and bag limits may be
restricted. However, if hunters are selective by harvesting male
bears, it should not be necessary to do so.
Bear hunters are requested to:
1. Be patient. Bears can look deceptively large. Adult males have
larger home ranges and will tend to be encountered less frequently
than females and younger males.
2. It is illegal to shoot a sow with cubs (bears in a family unit). Don’t
shoot the moment you see a bear! Take the time to ensure that
cubs are not nearby.
3. Be aware there is no open season on any bear (grizzly bear or
black bear) less than two years old or any bear in its company.
4. Be aware there is no open season on white (Kermode) or blue
(Glacier) colour phases of the black bear.
5. Contact a MWLAP office immediately for important information
if you shoot an ear-tagged or radio collared bear.
6. Select an adult, male bear, especially a male grizzly bear(LEH only)
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I love that. what a heap of bull####. so before I shoot Mr.Blackbear I'll go roll it on it's back and see if it has a #####?

pretty hard to determine ### otherwise.
 
Amphibious said:
I love that. what a heap of bulls**t. so before I shoot Mr.Blackbear I'll go roll it on it's back and see if it has a #####?

pretty hard to determine ### otherwise.
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Come on Phib, just rub em in the right spot and they will roll right over for ya :D
 
The harvest of bears in BC has increased in recent years. If overharvest
becomes a problem, bear seasons and bag limits may be
restricted.
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What a bunch of baloney. Sounds like the ranting of BearWatch or some other such garbage. There is no shortage of them varmints in B.C. If anything, their beady-eyed numbers are increasing.
 
It's only "Suggested" to try and take a Male bear when possible.
I've shot several dozen bears(?) over the years in BC..guess what not a single Sow yet, nor have any of my Bear Hunting Buddies dropped a Sow to my knowledge either :confused:
True they are virtually impossible to tell apart, the suggestions are put in place so hopefully the Road warriors take a little more time before Blasting away Momma Bear while the cubs watch from the bushes :redface:

I did find a dead sow on a FSR a couple years back.....my buddy located 3 cubs about 20 meters into the bush.....all bears had obvious gunshot wounds:(
It happens...what's wrong with encouraging otherwise ?
 
bears

The part about taking all four quarters of the bear sounds correct but I don't read the section on bears because I no longer actively hunt them. Its been a lot of years since I have taken one. I regularly run into big bears here on the Island and I have had to turn a couple away with a shot into the dirt next to him. But I will take one if it presents a danger to me or someone else other than that I would rather watch them do their thing. I'm glad there is no baiting in BC but I'm sure there are some that still do it because they know no other way ,may as well shoot bears at the garbage dump.
 
Let face it some people just don't get it right, and shooting a sow and cubs is just not on. Go to the frecken range and get your fix.:(
Hunters do not practice this needless killing, only wanna be hunters. Hunters which will never be as it takes a sound mind and body to be a true hunter.
Frank
 
303carbine said:
. If you are hunting to eat them all you are required to bring out is the hams. Make sure not to take the gall as you can see some serious fines and maybe lose your guns or worse.
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Oh ahahahahaha that is priceslesss...

You go on about the kid not readin ghte regs and here you are confirming that *you* don't know the regs...

HAHAHAHA


:) :) :)
 
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