Yes, there are millions of acres open to the public here. However, it’s like finding the needle in a haystack, so much ground to cover. I’m tired of rifle hunting for elk in the rain and cold during the October rifle season. Dressing is such a chore in a freezing rain. Per Mr. Brooks, one month from today should have the bulls out actively rounding up their girlfriends. I’ve been practicing my most sexy cow calls at every chance, I’m identifying as a cow elk these past few weeks. Bear would be tricky. You would either have to call one, bait it, spot and stalk, or I guess you could dog it. Any of those methods could be a challenge and rewarding. When using hounds, the challenge is in the chase. With a bow, perhaps in the shot too. Don’t let any no nothing tell you it’s a cake walk. I’ve gone hound hunting for both bear and cougar when it was legal in my state, came back empty handed all three times. It is physically demanding in the extreme, more so than any other hunting I have ever done anywhere. Bait, not really my thing but to each his own. 4 hours north of me in Washington there are some of the largest black bear in the lower 48. Ocean Shores is the biggest town close to that area. The hunting grounds are on an Indian reservation so you would have to hire a guide, it’s bait station Hunting. I had a friend that got one there years ago.
just love them.
