Bear Hunting the Traditional Way

Bear Hunting the Traditional Way

Your chances will be fewer, but traditional spot-and-stalk bear hunting on horseback enables you to see more of the countryside and its wildlife. There’s nothing quite like the romance and tradition of hunting from horseback. Rather than concentrating on where you...
Ben Lilly The Last Mountain Man

Ben Lilly The Last Mountain Man

After the honorable David Crockett of Tennessee, Ben Lilly was said to be the greatest bear hunter in American history. He reputedly killed more bears with a knife in hand-to-hand combat than Ol’ Davy ever attempted to “grin” down. In truth, Ben Lilly no doubt killed...
Conservationist Tom Harrison has Bearolina on His Mind

Conservationist Tom Harrison has Bearolina on His Mind

One of the most remarkable—and little known—wildlife success stories in America takes place in coastal North Carolina. Tom Harrison eases just a few feet away from a 600-pound black bear—armed only with a camera. According to the 63-year-old naturalist, the...
Spring May Bring Black Bear Sightings in Georgia

Spring May Bring Black Bear Sightings in Georgia

Sightings of Georgia’s native black bears typically begin to pick up in the spring. These sightings are normal, and are to be expected across our state, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. Where have the bears been?...
Wisconsin Bear Application Period Delayed

Wisconsin Bear Application Period Delayed

The opening of the bear permit application period for the 2021 bear hunting season will be delayed this year while the new 2021 zone structure works its way through legislative review. The application period, which normally opens in March, will open shortly after the...