The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 362: Bear Hunting Secrets with The Hunting Beast - Dan Infalt
This week on the podcast Adam talks with the hunting beast Dan Infalt, a man very well known as an accomplished mature buck killer , to switch gears and talk bear hunting. Dan is also a very accomplished bear hunter and has had great success hunting bears in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We discuss bear baiting tactics, strategies on where to find bears, what types of baits and scents to use as well as what not to do.
Takeaways
Bear hunting requires a different mindset than deer hunting.
Bait placement is critical for success in bear hunting.
Understanding bear behavior can significantly improve hunting outcomes.
Scent management is essential when setting up bait sites.
Bears can smell bait from great distances, making scent a key factor.
Patience is crucial; bears may not come in immediately after baiting.
Using a variety of bait can attract different bears.
Hunting pressure affects bear behavior and movement patterns.
Tracking and monitoring bear activity with cameras is beneficial.
The experience of bear hunting can be rewarding and exciting.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Bear Hunting and Gear
02:23 Dan Infalt's Journey into Bear Hunting
05:12 The Chess Game of Bait Hunting
07:39 First Experiences with Baiting Bears
10:33 Lessons Learned from Early Hunts
13:07 Strategies for Successful Baiting
16:02 Understanding Bear Behavior and Patterns
18:55 Setting Up Bait Sites Effectively
21:40 Managing Baiting Volume and Frequency
24:08 Impact of Dog Hunting on Baiting
26:59 Navigating Bear Hunting Challenges
30:14 Differences Between Bear and Deer Hunting
32:54 Proximity of Bait Sites and Terrain Features
41:35 Bear Baiting Strategies
46:54 Hunting Success Stories
49:51 Bear Hunting Techniques
55:43 Timing and Location for Bear Hunting
01:01:54 Understanding Bear Behavior and Baiting
01:06:37 Passion for Bear Hunting and Knowledge Sharing
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