Black Bears - Still moving about Oct 23rd???

[simpatico]

Happy Friday everyone!

I was looking at the long range forecast and it looks relatively warm going into next weekend out west.

I was thinking of giving it one more try to help get my son his first bear. We are thinking of going out in the Robb area east or west of Fox Creek. I'm sure the grizzlies will still be active but how about the black bears? Where would you go or our they in the den?

This quest for his first bear has been going on for 5 years. We lost 1 due to me being in a serious accident and we do not have the tools for baiting so it's always been spot and stock.

We would appreciate any help or pointers.

Thanks
Tony

[Desert Eagle]

I think it might be pushing it to be finding one on the 23rd, but you never know.

I saw 2 out and about last week and they both had great hides. If the weather holds I don’t see why they won’t stay out as long as the sources of food are still available. I would look for a nice pipeline full of clover, that will still have a bit of green in some low spots, hunker down and wait it out.

[slough shark]

There’s a decent chance they’ll still be out, no guarantees because it is getting late but some ought to be. Look for food sources and talk to oilfield workers, they drive the roads every day and if they know where one is they’ll point you in the right direction

[Big Grey Wolf]

The black bears seem to be out until major snow storm and real cold weather hits. Probably related to food availability.

[Stinky Buffalo]

Depends on where you look - where there are grain fields or foliage that is still green (clover) etc. you may have better luck. Relatively speaking, it's still kinda warm out.

[Hunter3006]

I am still looking as well. Been walking cut lines for 2 weeks, sitting and waiting…as well as checking out oil roads. Checked out the the Hutch Lake area recently, looks like a great spot but nothing out wondering around. Lot’s of grouse everywhere though lol.