Podcast 42 – Spring Bear Hunting with Jason Sibble

Today I’m joined by Jason Sibble, a resident of Montana who lives, eats, and breathes hunting in the mountain west. During the podcast, we cover everything revolving around Spring bear hunting where Jason provides some useful tips for beginners and how to get started with bear hunting. He shares a few of his secret strategies such as finding and locating bears, how to determine which areas to hunt, and what type of terrain to look for.

Jason also reveals how he is able to gain access to hunt spring bears on private land and ranches where problem bears live. If you’re considering a Spring black bear hunt in Montana, Idaho, or any other western state, this episode is for you!

Topics Covered In This Episode Include:

• Jason’s recent spring-time outings for shed antlers and turkeys
• Growing up in Montana and getting involved in the outdoors and hunting at a very young age
• Contacting wildlife agencies and biologists to determine which areas hold the most bears based on scientific data and numbers
• Digital scouting for bears and what terrain features to look for while using google earth and onXmaps
• Locating food sources and topography that bears love during Spring
• Accessing hunting areas and finding bears along logging roads
• Glassing for animals and why Jason prefers higher powered binoculars compared to a spotting scope
• Ideal scenarios Jason looks for to set up on a bear and make a potential stalk with a bow
• Realistic expectations for sightings and shot opportunities on a DIY week hunt on public land