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By Apr 7, 2021
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Shot Placement on Bears: Aim for the Middle

Bears aren't any more difficult to kill than a whitetail or mule deer. You just have to know where to...
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How to Eat a Spring Black Bear

You've killed a spring black and have a pile of wild game meat. Here are the best ways to eat...
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Black Bears Are Suffering From a Mystery Disease in California

California black bears have been infected by a mysterious disease. One of the side affects is they are exhibiting no...
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Battle of the Black Bear Cartridges: .308 Win. vs. .338 Federal vs. .45-70 Govt.

Which one of these popular rounds will be named the best all-around black bear hunting cartridge
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An Outfitter’s Guide to Field Judging Black Bears

Learn how to assess the size of a black bear from a distance
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Alaska Grand Slam Adventure Photos

Sweepstakes winner Brand Steele recently accompanied contributing editor Chris Batin on a 12 day hunt for brown bear, caribou and...
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10 Myths About Hunting Bears Over Bait

Mistruths and misconceptions about bear hunting
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A Boy’s First Bear Hunt

A hunting adventure in Idaho is just what the doctor ordered
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27 Outdoor Life Bear Covers From 1989–2014

Our favorite illustrated covers of grizzly, black, and polar bears
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How to Decode a Black Bear’s Body Language

These three types of bear behavior will help hunters and anyone trying to avoid confrontation