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Hunting Black Bear - What To Know Before You Go

Hunting black bear can reap big rewards. Here are a number of tips you will want to learn about before you head out to bag the very first bear:

• First, you should learn as much as you can on black bears: what do they eat, when do they eat, what are their usual behavior patterns?
• Once you're familiar with their habits, take some time before hunting season if you can to scout out the territory. If this is not possible, you might still be successful, contact an Outfitter!
• Among the most important things for you to remember is to remove your scent as much as doable. Bears possess a strong sense of smell, and they are aware of what people smell like.

They can smell your shampoo, your soap and whether you have been smoking. Instead of wandering right by you, they'll turn and go the other way. In order to do this, make use of unscented soap, shampoo and deodorant.

• When hunting black bear, wash your clothing in unscented laundry soap and then wash them again in plain water.
• Don't wear your hunting clothing around camp, where you could be likely to smoke or drink. You'd be surprised at how many scents your clothes can pick up. Don't wear any cologne, aftershave, perfume or hair spray or gels.
• If you are in a hunting stand, don't smoke or eat anything that may give you a detectable scent. If you have to, use a nicotine patch while you are hunting to help curb your urge. Bears are clever enough to smell tobacco, and they know tobacco comes with people.
• Stay still and silent. Bring some cough drops or throat lozenges in case your throat gets dry or scratchy. Clearing your throat or coughing will frighten off your quarry when hunting black bear.

Mint is a good choice for your throat drops, your tooth paste and your mouth wash. Bears truly like mint, so it may help attract them in addition to covering up any scent on your breath.

Movement will let the bears know you are there. Their visual acuity is based on movement for the most part, like many animals.

• If you plan on drinking in your camp the night before you hunt, choose beer rather than other forms of alcohol. The next day as the alcohol dissipates from your system, it will make you smell like bread instead of chemicals. Studies have shown that bears love bread and other carbohydrate- laden foods.

Feeding Station

If you choose to use a feeding station when hunting black bear, do your research. Most bear hunters who use feeding stations are highly serious about their hunting.

If you've ever seen bears eating at the dump, you'll notice that they choose breads, pasta, pastries and any carbohydrates they can find.

To prepare a feeding station, you'll want to load it with these same kinds of foods that attract them most. While the bears will realize these are human foods and will still desire to prevent contact with humans, many can't resist this temptation.

Before you choose to use a feeding station, be sure to check the regulations for hunting black bear to determine if this technique is legal in the region you plan to hunt.

Spot And Stalk Hunting

Spot and stalk hunting is another strategy that works well for bears. This approach works especially well in the coastal areas. The key to successful spot and stalk hunts is to spot the bear before he spots you.

This tactic is very successful in the fall when bears are extra focused on discovering food than watching what is happening around them.

Watch for bear tracks close to water sources: if you find them, you know this is a good place to find your bear. Bears must drink a lot during this time to prepare for hibernation.

Calling black bears may be either very exciting or very dull. When it works, your heart is going to be pumping extremely quick as you attract nearby bears. .

Make sure you position yourself somewhere you've got a good field of vision- the last thing you want is to be surprised by a hungry bear.

About the Author

Paul Bedard is an experienced hunter and outfitter in New Brunswick, Canada. Together with a team of other experts he run BlackBearKingdom.net, the ultimate resource on black bear hunting in Canada. Find out more at http://www.blackbearkingdom.net

What are good hamster foods for black bear hamsters?

what can black bear hamsters eat and not eat plz b honest i luvvvvvvv my hamster if any of u try 2 tell me something that will kill her u better watch ur back :l

Hamsters eat...alot of things. but as for the basic foods, just get your hamster food from pet stores (like petsmart) and not shopping centers with a place for pets. They tend to like food that they can hold and nibble on.

Fruits

Apple (seedless)
Banana
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cantaloupe.
Cherries
Cranberries
Grapes(seedless)
Lychee
Mango
Melon
Peaches (no stone)
Plums (no pits)
Raspberries
Raspberry Leaves (helpful for diarrhea)
Strawberries
Veggies
Asparagus
Bean Sprouts
Bok Choy
Broccoli
Cabbage (Limited amounts)
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Chard
Chestnuts
Chickweed
Chicory
Clover
Corn on the Cob
Cucumbers
Dandelion Leaves
Endive
Green Beans
Kale
Parsnips
Peas
Radicchio
Romaine Lettuce
Spinach
Squash
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet bell Peppers
Swiss Chard
Turnip
Water Chestnuts
Water Cress
Zucchini

Meats and Proteins foods

Cooked Ground Beef (Rinse well in hot water to remove any grease)
Cooked Chicken or Turkey (Steamed or baked)
Low Fat Cottage Cheese
Fish Cod (Cooked removing bones and skin)
Grasshoppers (Pet Shop)
Mealworms (Pet Shop)
Crickets (Pet Shop)
Bread(whole grain no white bread) soaked in milk ( Low Fat, Skim, Soy)
Eggs ( boiled or scrambled)
Plain Tofu
Plain Low Fat Yogurt
Dog Biscuits (No Garlic, onion, or onion powder)
Monkey Chow
Lab Blocks

Other foods

Buckwheat
Baby Food(low sugar and no onion or garlic)
Cheese (mild cheeses in moderation)
Cooked Plain Brown Rice
Cooked Pasta(Wheat or Spinach would be better)
Dry toast(Also helpful for diarrhea
Flax seed
Low or Sugarless Cereals
Pumpkin Seeds (unsalted)
Nuts (No almonds)
Sesame Seeds
Soybeans(Roasted no salt)
Squash seeds
Lentils
Oatmeal(dry or soaked in skim, soy or lowfat milk)
Nutritional Yeast
Bran and Wheat Germ (Refrigerated goes bad fast)
Peanuts (unsalted)
Alfafa
Unsalted Popcorn (no butter)

Foods To Avoid

Almonds (Contains Cyanic Acid)
Apple Seeds
Canned food
Chocolate
Candies
Chips and Junk food
Pork Products
Potatoes (Raw)
Raw Kidney Beans
Eggplant
Fool's Parsley
Grape Seeds
Avocado (Contains Cardiac Glycosides)
Raw Rhubarb
Tomato leaves
Oranges or Tangerines(no citrus fruits)
No watermelon (the water content is high causes diarrhea)
Cherry Stone
Peach Stone & Leaves
Apricot Stone
Lemon or Lime
Jams and jellies
Spices
Garlic
Onions
Leeks
Scallions
Chives
Pickles

GO HAMSTERS

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