Part 1 of 6 of Black Bear Hunting. This part covers the life history, biology and behavior of black bears in chapter 1. Other chapters cover how many bears there are in North America, interpreting black bear sign, the oldest black bear on record for North America, how to sex and size bears in the field and the world record black bear bagged by a hunter.

Part 3 of 6 about Black Bear Hunting. Most of this book is about black bear hunting with hounds, but part of the chapter about the advantages of trail cameras also applies to hunting over bait. All aspects of dogging bears are covered, including training bear dogs, and there’s a chapter about a pioneer houndman who probably killed more bruins ahead of dogs than any other person when he worked for timber companies in Washington State.

Part 2 of 6. All you want to know about black bear hunting over bait including dealing with nocturnal bears, why this method doesn’t guarantee success, one of the biggest myths about this form of hunting, how I got my biggest bear and other wildlife that can be seen while using this hunting method.

The BEST BOOK ever written about black bear hunting just got better! Six additional chapters have been added to this 2nd edition and new material has also been added to many of the other chapters. This book explains not only the best techniques for the hunter, it also describes the behavior and habits of the hunted. Loaded with practical advice from black bear hunting expert Richard P. Smith. It is the most comprehensive book on the subject. All aspects of bear hunting are covered in detail. There is in-depth coverage of the most popular methods of baiting and dogging bears. All other hunting methods are also covered including spotting and stalking, calling, drives, hunting cornfields, hard and soft mast, fish runs, water hole ambushes and snow tracking. There is also detailed coverage of field judging bears, shot placement, reading bear sign, trailing wounded bears, caring for your trophy, hiring a guide, the value of spring seasons and much, much more. The chapter on field judging black bears alone is worth the cost of this book. So is information about how to score on bruins that only visit baits after dark. This book is loaded with color photographs to illustrate information covered in this ultimate reference to black bear hunting.

Part 5 of 6 about black bear hunting. More hunting methods such as calling bears to you, drives intended to push bears into other hunters and snow tracking are covered here along with excellent advice on what to hunt black bears with regardless of whether you choose to hunt with a centerfire rifle, shotgun or handgun, a muzzleloading rifle, vertical or horizontal bows and arrows. There’s also a thorough chapter about where to aim when you get a shot at a bruin and another about a huge hybrid black bear that is thought to have been a cross between black and grizzly bears.

Part 6 of 6 about black bear hunting. One of the most important chapters in this book is about recovering wounded bears. It contains excellent advice about not only how to recover all of the black bears you shoot, but how best to do so without risking injury to yourself. Another chapter covers how to field dress bruins, how to get them out of the field, skinning carcasses and how to handle the meat so it will provide many memorable meals. Still one more chapter is devoted to dealing with skulls, so they can be cleaned and preserved as treasured trophies. More valuable chapters touch on selecting a reputable bear guide, in support of spring bear hunts and how to protect bear hunting for the future.

Widely recognized for his contributions to wildlife science, a naturalist draws on his experiences of raising orphaned wild black bears as he refutes stereotypes and reveals previously unknown facets of bear behavior. 8-page color insert.

Black bear hunting is growing rapidly across North America, as bear populations continue to rise every year. Hunters looking to join in the action need look no further than The Ultimate Guide to Black Bear Hunting. Containing hundreds of valuable tips, long-time hunter Douglas Boze provides everything that you need to know to be successful this season. Here Boze shares information accumulated from a lifetime of hunting, including: • How to select the best locations for baiting • The best spotting and stalking tactics • The proper shot placement • How to pick guns and loads • The basics of predator calling • How to field dress a bear • And many other trusted tips and tactics With dozens of photographs and diagrams that add to the expertise that Boze provides, The Ultimate Guide to Black Bear Hunting is a must-have for every serious hunter looking to take home a good-sized bear this season. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

What causes bear attacks? When should you play dead and when should you fight an attacking bear? What do we know about black and grizzly bears and how can this knowledge be used to avoid bear attacks? And, more generally, what is the bear’s future? Bear Attacks is a thorough and unflinching landmark study of the attacks made on men and women by the great grizzly and the occasionally deadly black bear. This is a book for everyone who hikes, camps, or visits bear country–and for anyone who wants to know more about these sometimes fearsome but always fascinating wild creatures.