Spring bear 2019

[Ohwildwon]

Hate to break it to you OhWildone one....but from where i'm sitting, you're in violation of the regs one way or the other....no grey area

either you are baiting bears to hunt them = illegal
or
you are baiting bears not to hunt them = also illegal under the following regulation from the "it is unlawful" section

18. To intentionally feed or attempt to feed
dangerous wildlife (cougar, coyote, wolf
and bear), except when lawfully engaged in
hunting or trapping where baiting is authorized
(cougar, coyote and wolf only).

You can NEVER feed dangerous wildlife "just because". You can however bait cougar coyote and wolf while hunting them as there is no provision against hunting them over bait.

you may NEVER feed bears " just because", and you may not hunt bears by baiting.......you clearly stated the purpose of your bait was for bears.....so which is it? are you illegally hunting bears with bait?, or illegally feeding dangerous wildlife....has to be one or the other

I highly reccomend you cease this practice

With all do respect Mr willyqbc, I talked to 2 Conservation Officer's at the Boat Show booth, @ BC Place, last weekend.

Told them exactly what I posted on here.

They both, one male, one female, thought it was a good idea!

As long as you are not hunting, OVER the bait.

Using a trail cam, as a tool, to identify Ursus Americanus, in the area,

was a good idea with both these conservation officers.

Reason, help to assist hunter in identifying any Sow with Cubs, Dominate Boar etc, in the area.


OVER is obviously the grey area.

Let's clear that up ethically?

As long as your ethics in obeying the law, that, "shall not bait bears", antenna is working?

Here is an example; the bear's behavior, can in no way, be influenced, by your baited trail cam.

Thoughts?

[HarryToolips]

Hunting over green up at the right time of year and covering lots of ground is just as easy as baiting anyway....

[RackStar]

What about colour phase bears?
Is there more south then north?
I have seen more myself in reg 3 & 8 then here in 7a.

[Ohwildwon]

Hunting over green up at the right time of year and covering lots of ground is just as easy as baiting anyway....

Especially in region 9!

This is part of the conversation...

How to hunt bear in your region, let alone hunting area..

Where I hunt in 2-6, its steep wet coast jungle.

[drift6969]

Almost time!

[Takla]

North Okanogan bears look out..

[Ron.C]

Regions 1 thru 8 ?

Hunting shows are constantly showcasing Van Island - hunters just walking up the FSR until they see something black, then stock it on the road to within 200 yards and POP - dead bear on the road.

When (months) do the young ones get set on their own from the Sows?

In my experience on the Island , you usually start seeing breeding activity in June. And if you hunt cut block areas or stalk old skidded roads, you have ample time to make sure the bear is without cubs regardless of when you hunt. Compared to island blacktail hunting, Island bear hunting is an easy hunt and probably one of the best hunts for a young or new hunter

[Bubbacanuck]

tags just came out today!! now i'm getting pumped

[jan.wi97]

It is going to be my very first lone
hunt and I am so stoked to be getting out there... spent a ton of time
on the range and now I just have to get out!!

[moosinaround]

Almost time!

Huh?? Where do you live? We are at 107-115% snow pack up here in 7a! Could get another couple feet up high before April 1st. I like your enthusiasm though!! Moosin