Bow Hunting Bear Essentials...

I came across this article today and was amazed at the story Tom told.  Tom Nelson has been hunting bears for over 25 years.  If you're a bear hunter, I'm sure you'll enjoy reading what he has to say...

Tom points out a few great tips.  2 things he covers in detail are baiting tactics and the importance of being ready at the draw.

"It always baffles me how ones mind rambles and wanders while maintaining a marathon vigil perched high in a treestand. Tonight seemed no exception. I was doing a tremendous job of solving all the worlds problems. I was working on solving the national debt when a slight, almost muffled snap of a small branch jolted me back to reality. Slowly, ever so slowly, I turned my head to the right for a "look see". There perhaps 20 yards away, stood a small black bear. Cautiously he approached the bait site. Instantly two others appeared from the dense stand of cedars and rushed past the first bear to the waiting smorgasbord that lay ahead."

You can read the full article by clicking here.

He was using a 60lb draw with an Easton ACC Carbon arrow flying at 254 ft/sec.

Great Kill Tom!

-Michael

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