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Bear Hunting: Tree Stand Hunting
Tree stand hunting is slowly gaining popularity among bear hunters not utilizing baits. The key to success here lies in finding where bears naturally move. The idea is to intercept bears as they prowl for food, or are moving between a food source and sanctuary.
Streams, ravines or hillsides used by bears are prime locations for tree stand hunters. If you don't know where bears travel, don't put up a stand. But if you've located an area frequented by bears, perhaps hanging a stand is the way to go.
Given their powerful sense of smell, it's to the hunter's advantage to hang the stand fairly high, 25 to 30 feet is not unreasonable. It may be advantageous to hang a few stands to capitalize on wind changes and bear movement patterns.
Keying in on food sources can also be effective when hunting from tree stands. Falling acorns are bear magnets in many hills, and placing a stand over the food source can be productive. Once a food plot is located, you may find bears accessing it from a direction that's tough to slip in to. In this case, rather than focusing on catching the bear in the kitchen, back off and hang a stand in its travel corridor.
Article Source: Scott Haugen of www.ScottHaugen.com
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