Who calls in spring black bears?

[Jutang243]

So who all calls in spring black bears? Which calls have you found to be most effective?

Thinking I might give it a whirl this spring...

[Dewey Cox]

If you can find a call that sounds like a dozen day old doughnuts, I think that would be the ticket.

[Smoky buck]

I mostly use calls to bring in bears I have already spotted in the distance but are in a bad position to stalk. I have had very little results blind calling

Fawns and rabbit in distress calls work

[buckman]

Originally Posted by Smoky buck

I mostly use calls to bring in bears I have already spotted in the distance but are in a bad position to stalk. I have had very little results blind calling

Fawns day rabbit in distress calls work

Had this work for me also. I think if you set up in an area with sign you could probably call them in blind,worth a try. I mostly see bears when the day has warmed up into the teens.

[Osky]

I find an elk calf call to be best even here in Minnesota where we do not have elk. A fawn bleat works very well also. Be cautious if you call in bush, bears are incredibly good at getting in unseen.

Osky

[Jutang243]

Originally Posted by Osky

I find an elk calf call to be best even here in Minnesota where we do not have elk. A fawn bleat works very well also. Be cautious if you call in bush, bears are incredibly good at getting in unseen.

Osky

This sounds like a good idea. Will probably try this if I see one. I don't think calling blind will be very effective in our area.

I guess you never know though...

[Grizzly Adams]

Originally Posted by Osky

I find an elk calf call to be best even here in Minnesota where we do not have elk. A fawn bleat works very well also. Be cautious if you call in bush, bears are incredibly good at getting in unseen.

Osky

Not to mention, you don't have the big brown ones there.

Grizz