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jan.wi97
02-05-2019, 07:39 PM
Hey Guys,
Newbie here.. will be going out for Spring Bear
this season in Region 8.
Does anyone have some pointers and tips?

Much appreciated in advance!
Slinky Pickle
02-05-2019, 08:16 PM
Spend some time on Google Earth looking for those south facing young cut blocks. Then spend the late afternoons and evenings watching over them.
jan.wi97
02-05-2019, 08:20 PM
Spend some time on Google Earth looking for those south facing young cut blocks. Then spend the late afternoons and evenings watching over them.

Thanks Slinky!
Will definitely do so..
guest
02-05-2019, 08:24 PM
Region 8 is like others.....big.
Where are you likely to concentrate your efforts. May help with others helping you.

PM on the way
jan.wi97
02-05-2019, 08:29 PM
Region 8 is like others.....big.
Where are you likely to concentrate your efforts. May help with others helping you.

I am almost centrally located so everything is more or less within a reasonable
driving distance for me.
Concentrated effort would probably be within 8-6,7,8,11 as those are the closest to me.

Thanks!
Slinky Pickle
02-05-2019, 09:28 PM
Concentrated effort would probably be within 8-6,7,8,11 as those are the closest to me.

Looks like the Google Earth data in the area is a bit behind. Bing appears to have more recent images.

You can overlay Bing images onto Google Earth. Take a look at this video around the 2:05 mark and then again at the 17:00 mark.


https://youtu.be/0ZWFQGlC9UE
HarryToolips
02-05-2019, 09:53 PM
Grassy deactivated roads with dandelion are your friend, as well as green up in clearcuts as previously mentioned..
jan.wi97
02-06-2019, 10:06 AM
Cheers guys!
Greatly appreciate the pointers..
.308SLAYER
02-06-2019, 03:46 PM
So many bears it's not even funny imo easiest hunt in bc good luck
Riverbc
02-06-2019, 04:18 PM
look for scat. Bright green scat, tells u, there's a bear in the area!
jan.wi97
02-06-2019, 04:20 PM
So many bears it's not even funny imo easiest hunt in bc good luck

Glad to hear! Best to ease into it in my opinion.
Again, appreciate all the feedback!
45freezer
02-06-2019, 07:26 PM
Skunk cabbage is another food source to look for in spring. Take advantage of some of the more open terrain region 8 has to offer and watch for cubs as long as possible before pulling the trigger...watching a youtube video or two on telling the difference between a sow and boar is a good idea. Good luck, post a story and photos of your bear when you get one!
jan.wi97
02-06-2019, 07:51 PM
Skunk cabbage is another food source to look for in spring. Take advantage of some of the more open terrain region 8 has to offer and watch for cubs as long as possible before pulling the trigger...watching a youtube video or two on telling the difference between a sow and boar is a good idea. Good luck, post a story and photos of your bear when you get one!

Thanks, if knowledge could be judged by the amount of youtube
videos watched I should certainly be prepared ;)
@Chrispryn also mentioned that.
My brother is in videography so he really wants to document
my first attempt. Hopefully it will give you guys enough to laugh at
with a good end for me.
From what I hear the recent clear cuts and deactivated logging
roads would be the best place to look?
Wild one
02-06-2019, 11:02 PM
Search the forum and you will find threads loaded with black bear advice

I type really slow and don’t want to retype the same long posts
jan.wi97
02-06-2019, 11:15 PM
Search the forum and you will find threads loaded with black bear advice

I type really slow and don’t want to retype the same long posts

I’ve done quite a bit and some of the guys here were super
nice by sending some PM’s with info.
I’ll do all the reading I can before heading out :) appreciate it Wild One!!