spring bear hunt

[nano]

I am looking into bear hunting this spring and I just wanted to known what gear I need and how to fielddress one. Your tips would be great.

Thanks
nano

[green machine]

truck,gas,gun,knife

[NaStY]

Dont forget the green garbage bags....

[nano]

but how do you field dress a black bear.

[sfire436]

but how do you field dress a black bear.

Same as you would any other animal. I do not know if you are interested in making a rug or get the hide tanned but if you od there are many sites off of google that will show you where to make the cuts. Perhaps someone can show a link. There are also a few vids on youtube. Remember to bring a bone saw as well cause you will have to cut the paws and skull. Some people also like to wear gloves when gutting bears because of parisites and tricinosis.

sfire436.

[ALPINE]

The same as a deer or moose etc. Have a sharp knife and start at the top work your way down. If your going to get rug or a mount there is a different way.:smile: If that is the case ask your taxidermist he/she will tell you how and where to cut. lol If you need specifics PM me and I will tell you how I do it.

[jessonml]

Have a buddy to help you as it is a big job if you plan to tan it.

[jessbennett]

if you plan on getting a rug made, i reccomend just skinning the legs down to paws then cutting it off. let the taxidermist skin out the paws. also do the same for the head, its a tricky job skinning out the head if you havent done it before. turning the eyelids, ears and lips is really tricky. and doing them properly can make or break a nice rug.