What is the best time of day to hunt bear?

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Time of Day: If you are hunting in the fall, chances are, you will spot a black bear at any given time throughout the day. However, as a general rule-of-thumb, the best time to hunt black bear is in the morning or early evening when they are most certainly on the search for food.

Where is the best bear hunting in Pennsylvania?

Potter County led the state in bear harvest; hunters got 188 there. Lycoming County was next best, producing 186 bears, followed by Tioga, with 185; Clearfield, with 158; Monroe, with 152; Clinton, with 150; Elk, with 140; Luzerne, with 125; Centre, with 117; and Bradford, with 108.

When can you shoot bear in PA?

The first statewide season, the bear archery season runs from October 17 through November 7, while the bear muzzleloader season runs from October 17-24. A special-firearms bear season runs from October 22-24 for junior and senior license holders, active-duty military and certain disabled persons’ permit holders.

What hours are bears most active?

Bears are most active at dusk and dawn, usually around water.

What time of day are black bears most active?

Bears are most active during early morning and late evening hours in spring and summer. Mating usually takes place in July. Both female and male bears may have more than one mate during the summer.

How long is bear season in PA?

BLACK BEAR (WMUs 2B, 5B, 5C and 5D): Nov. 27, Sunday, Nov. 28, Nov. 29-Dec. 11. Only 1 bear may be taken during the license year. ELK, ARCHERY: Sept. 11-25. ELK (Antlered or Antlerless): Nov. 1-6.

Can you eat bear meat?

As omnivores, bears often carry the larvae of a nasty parasite, Trichina spiralis. Eating undercooked bear meat can cause trichinosis, which can cause severe sickness or even death in humans. That’s why bear is most often cooked in stews, chilis, braises, or in well-cooked sausage. Skip the medium-rare bear steak.

What 3 Sundays can you hunt in PA?

Last year, the legislature approved three Sundays for hunting. The Game Commission created a Sunday for black bear season, a Sunday for archery deer hunting and a Sunday for rifle deer hunting.

What time of year are bears most aggressive?

Most attacks occur in the months of July, August and September, the time when the number of outdoor recreationalists, such as hikers or hunters, is higher. People who assert their presence through noises tend to be less vulnerable, as they alert bears to their presence.