Bear hunting with a bow

[ghost]

Is there any advice out there for taking a bear with a bow. Broadheads , distance shot placement etc. I am shooting a 60 pound bow with Montec g5 100grain. Any tips would be appreciated.

[Ron.C]

Is there any advice out there for taking a bear with a bow. Broadheads , distance shot placement etc. I am shooting a 60 pound bow with Montec g5 100grain. Any tips would be appreciated.

Any deer set up will work for bears. Your bow/broadheads will be just fine.

IMO, only one shot on bears. Broadside, double lung. Center body height, about 4-5 inches back from elbow. They are not made of steel and will expire quite quickly when double lunged. That said, don't be in a hurry, give em lots of time.

Shot distance is subjective and I'm not interested in starting a debate, but consider this. You are shooting an animal that will be very dangerous if wounded by a bad hit. I suggest if you are a 40/50/60 yards deer/elk shooter to seriously consider decreasing your max shot range on bears. If anything about your shot opportunity is questionable, pass on the shot.

[IronNoggin]

... If anything about your shot opportunity is questionable, pass on the shot.

This. In spades.

Been a few times I've crawled through the tight bear tunnels with the stubby 12 in hand due to someone rushing their shot.
NOT a good feeling!!

Cheers

[walks with deer]

Broad heads have to be super sharp
This is most important with bears to get the blood glowing.. i have had many bears die on impact with a arrow. I had a hard time getting monetec sharp as needed to kill bear.. i use thunderheads.

[ghost]

Thanks for the tips