Radical Bear Hunter

by Dick Scorzafava

Overview

Radical strategies for hunting the elusive and challenging black bear. Detailed guide to bear biology and population information, including where to find monster bears and color-phase bears. Essential bear country tips, including staying safe, field-judging trophy bears, and reading bear body language along with a complete rundown of North American bear hunting hotspots.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811746564
Publisher:	Stackpole Books
Publication date:	08/02/2007
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	27 MB
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About the Author

Dick Scorzafava is a well-known hunting guide, speaker, and outdoor writer. He and his wife, Stackpole author Lorelei, live in Massachusetts.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments     vi
Foreword     viii
Introduction     xi
The Beginning of My Love Affair with the Bear     1
Understanding the Black Bear     10
Reading Bear Sign     20
Reading a Bear's Body Language     31
Baiting the Black Bear     36
Spot and Stalk     61
Hunting with Hounds     71
Special Hunting Techniques     81
True Trophy Black Bear     93
How to Field Judge a Bear     106
The Well-Equipped Bear Hunter     114
Deciding on a Hunt Location     127
Picking an Outfitter     141
Do-it-Yourself Trophy Bear Hunting     149
Live Smart in Black Bear Country     162
Favorite Hunts     176
Radically Close Calls     197
Resources     203
Index     207