Black Bear Hunting (Hardcover)

by Richard P. Smith (Author)
Key Phrases: hunter success, judging black bears, bear hunting over bait, North America, New Jersey, Michigan's Upper Peninsula (more...)

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Product Description
The more you know about the animal you re hunting, the better your chances are of having a successful hunt. Learning about the life history, habits, and behaviors of black bears is important for bear hunters because the animals are different from most other popular big-game quarry--and there s a lot of false information out there. This fully illustrated guide covers baiting basics, spotting, stalking, and calling black bears, as well as where to hunt, snow tracking, training bear dogs, and hound hunting--making it a valuable resource for the novice and expert alike. Loaded with practical advice from a noted hunting expert, this book not only explains the best techniques for the hunter, it also describes the behaviors and actions of the hunted.

About the Author
Richard P. Smith is an award-winning outdoor writer and photographer. His work regularly appears in Deer and Deer Hunting, American Hunter, and other publications. He is the author of numerous books, including Deer Hunting, Third Edition (9780811728867). He lives in Michigan.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books; illustrated edition edition (September 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811702693
• ISBN-13: 978-0811702690
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #84,492 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Uncovering the elusive bear, May 4, 2009

By	Cardo (New City, NY) - See all my reviews

I bought this book for tips on black bear hunting for the Northeast U.S. region. The book is well-made as others have stated, the paper is heavy and the photos are vivid color, which is nice to see in this day and age.
The book goes into a good deal of detail in explaining the habits and mindset of black bears. There were parts of the book that I did not find too useful such as the large sections on hunting over bait and with hounds,these practices are illegal in my state. I personally would have preferred to see more on spot & stalk,and hunting from a ground blind. The book also does not discuss preferred bullet construction for this potentially dangerous game species. Outside of these shortcomings it is an informative and helpful hunting book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A hunting book that is actually about hunting, June 6, 2008

By	Joe D "RealGuns.Com" (Raymond, ME) - See all my reviews

Black Bear Hunting is an exceptional book for the hunter. Unlike most hunting titles that quickly turn into a list of rifles, cartridges and retread ballistics table, Black Bear Hunting dedicates only 10 of its 370 pages to a the selection of appropriate weapon; smokeless and blackpowder rifles and handguns as well as archery equipment. The remainder of the book, in exceptional detail and clarity, covers animal behavior, habits and habitat, specific locations of dense population and high hunting success rates, and many very specific approaches to hunting. In the latter parts there is, again, very detailed information on everything from field dressing to preparing a trophy animal.

Excellent author; great writing style, easy to follow, clear and logical presentation of information. The production quality of the book is excellent, including the photography that appears throughout the book. I'm glad I bought the book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book! A must-have for the up-and-coming bear hunter., December 26, 2008

By	Joseph Classen - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I got this book in preparation for my first black bear hunt and have learned an incredible amount of information on many different relevant topics. This is an excellent book that I recommend to hunters of all experience levels.