Saskatchewan Traditional Black Bear Hunt

Hummer3T · May 10, 2014, 11:14:00 AM

Well finally, its spring in Saskatchewan, seems like the longest winter ever here. I am going out to set up my tree stand. I will do a combination sitting on bait and spot and stalk bear hunt this year. First year the Zone I'm hunting in is open for black bear hunting. Hope this means some huge, colored Saskatchewan River bears.

threeunder · May 10, 2014, 11:17:00 AM

Good luck!

Looking forward to you taking us along with your hunts.

Hummer3T · May 10, 2014, 03:19:00 PM

Never did one of these follow along threads before, but always enjoyed others, so here goes.

Hummer3T · May 10, 2014, 03:26:00 PM

bait setup:

Camera setup:

This bait is on a Jack Pine ridge adjacent to a huge blow down area to the north, creeks to the south and east and a black spruce bog to the south west. My stand will be placed between the bog and bait to the south west of the bait, 17 yards. looks to be a natural corridor for game.

Several wolf tracks in the area, but no bear sign (YET!), I started with oats and bacon grease, for an appetizer with the bottom of the barrel holding some meat.

Once it starts getting hit I will put up stand. hope camera tells all Monday or Tuesday night.

May 10, 2014, 03:37:00 PM

Good luck!

I'm headed to Alberta next Saturday!

Bisch

cacciatore · May 10, 2014, 03:41:00 PM

Good luck,I am been hunting your Province a couple of time always with good luck.

Keith Zimmerman · May 10, 2014, 04:00:00 PM

Good luck! Please keep us posted.

Brock · May 10, 2014, 04:49:00 PM

Good luck my first and only time bear hunting was near Carrot River in Sask...loved it. My plan is to take my longbow up there again Spring 2015. Shoot straight...

South Fork · May 10, 2014, 08:39:00 PM

Best of luck!! Post pics when it's over...

tradhunter · May 10, 2014, 08:56:00 PM

This one is starting out good already!

Jayrod · May 11, 2014, 12:22:00 PM

GOODLUCK I can't wait for June 1st i am headed to Manitoba! Keep us posted!

Wudstix · May 11, 2014, 12:46:00 PM

Following along.

JimB · May 11, 2014, 02:22:00 PM

Good luck.I'm looking forward to this one.

Hummer3T · May 11, 2014, 02:37:00 PM

Well I could not wait until early next week to check if anything was out there.

likely a smaller bear than I want, but a good one night start to the setup.

Hummer3T · May 11, 2014, 02:41:00 PM

Some shots of the area and the stand

Stand right in middle, bait to the right.

creek to SE of stand

tree Stand

Well he liked oats and bacon grease, 1/5 of barrel gone. WELL IT IS TRUE BACON MAKES EVERYTHING BETTER!

Stay tuned in for trail cam shots

Hummer3T · May 11, 2014, 02:46:00 PM

my name sake on this site. Saves a quad ride.

Hummer3T · May 11, 2014, 02:56:00 PM

sorry for the crappy video, but looks to be sow with three cubs, bummer.

Whip · May 11, 2014, 03:10:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Hummer3T:
Well I could not wait until early next week to check if any thing was out there.

likely a smaller bear than I want, but a good one night start to the setup.

Looks like you got it on your finger. Is that how you check for freshness?

I'm headed to Manitoba 2 weeks from now. Following this thread will help keep me primed! Glad to see the white stuff appears to be gone. I'm hoping the lakes where we are headed will be open as well.

Hummer3T · May 11, 2014, 03:57:00 PM

Whip, that is blood on my finger, a minor pruning saw shredding of the adjacent thumb. check for freshness by putting a little on the tongue.

Snow is not all gone but mostly. I doubt ice will be off the larger lakes for you, still 4 feet on most lakes around here. Good luck in Manitoba.

ron w · May 11, 2014, 04:19:00 PM

Great start.....