Question for you bear callers

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Mainiac

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When calling in the fall do females with yearlings respond as readily as males? What is the best and quickest way to judge in the field between the two?

Thanks
 
I don't think you can tell the difference without looking under their tail. In my area if you see one over 175lbs. It will more then likely be a male, but not for sure. The males run about 250lbs here but of course you are going to find much bigger at times. I have one in my living room that was 325lbs from the area I hunt and that was a real good bear for that area. But you can go 50 miles south and that would be aveage. Back to you your questions. Yes a female will come with her cubs so keep an eye out and you will also get more then one bear at times too. LIke I said I know of no way to tell them apart in the field. rupe
 
Rupedog,
Thanks for the reply.

I see you are handgun hunter. I also have the SBH Hunter in 44 mag and also have a Ruger Bisley I had converted to 475 Linebaugh. This will be the gun I carry bear hunting. I really love hunting with both of them.
 
Your welcome, I started hunting with a handgun back in about 97 and got hooked after getting a spike deer in 99. It is a blast and it so much easier to pack around with just a handgun.
It is so exciting calling in a bear and then taking it with a handgun.
 
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