Bear Hunts
Bear hunting is extremely popular with our hunters. They are among the most successful and widely distributed terrestrial mammals on earth. They have at one time or another lived in the wild on all continents but Australia. The bear family, which is predated by other carnivores, is believed to be about 40 million years old.
- American Black Bear (Urus americanus)
- Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus)
- Brown Bear (Ursus arctos)
- Giant Panda Bear (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)
- Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos)
- Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus)
- Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus)
- Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus)
- Sun Bear (Helarctos malayanus).
World Record Grizzly Bear
The new world record grizzly bear goes 9 ½ feet with a 28 ½ inch [...]
Where to Hunt the Biggest Black Bears in the World
If you want to hunt the biggest black bears in the World, here are the [...]
Where to Hunt Black Bears
Choosing where to hunt black bears go can be daunting, but there are some places [...]
Where to Find Spring Black Bears
The habits of black bears just coming out of hibernation and how to use them [...]
Utah Conservation Permits
The Utah Conservation Permit Program provides hunting permits to conservation organizations to be auctioned at [...]
Top 5 Dream Hunts According to a Poll of Over 1,000 Hunters
We recently completed a survey asking hunters what their top five dream hunts would be. [...]
The Biggest Brown Bears Come From….
Everyone knows they come from Kodiak Island in Alaska...right? Wrong! Most people are under that [...]
Super Slam of North American Big Game
To qualify for the Super Slam of North American Big Game®, a hunter must have [...]
Spring Black Bear Hunting Gear List
The gear you take on a spring bear hunt is much different than what you’d [...]
Russ Meyer: Hosted Alaska Brown Bear Hunt Report
TRIP TAKEN: Baited Bear Hunt in Alaska CONSULTANT/HOST: Russ Meyer, Outdoors International June, 2018 Russ [...]
Russ Meyer: British Columbia Archery Black Bear Hunt Report
In the past when I had asked him about his black bear hunting he always [...]
Planning a Polar Bear Hunt
Hunting in the Arctic is undoubtedly the most physically demanding hunt that a modern day [...]
Over The Counter Hunts in Arizona
Many hunters don't realize that Arizona hunts aren't all limited entry and hard to draw. [...]
Our 10 Most Popular Hunting Destinations
Every year hunters from all over the world are drawn to our top 10 most [...]
OI PODCAST: Planning a DIY Hunt in Alaska with Kyle Hanson
This podcast is absolutely loaded with information that will put your mind at ease as [...]
Non Resident Hunting in Alberta – What you need to know.
Alberta is a hunter friendly province with lots of opportunities for non-residents. Here is a [...]
New World Record Brown Bear
On May, 2018 on the Alaska Peninsula, Chris Cammack, broke Jack Brittingham’s record for the [...]
Learn to Call Coyotes – A guide to predator calling.
Predator hunting during the off-season is great fun and no other type of hunting quite [...]
Learn How to Hunt Black Bears – OI Podcast with Russ Meyer
Baiting for bears is really pretty easy if you just want to have a few [...]
Learn How to Call in a Black Bear – OI Podcast with Clay Owens
Clay Owens and Cory Glauner talk quickly about predator calling for black bears. This podcast [...]
Kyle Hanson: Idaho Spring Black Bear Hunt Report
HUNT: Idaho Frank Church Wilderness Spring Black Bear Hunt CONSULTANT: Outdoors International April, 2021 Another [...]
Kyle Hanson: Idaho Spring Bear Hunt Report
HUNT: Idaho Frank Church Wilderness Black Bear CONSULTANT: Outdoors International May, 2022 Another epic Idaho [...]
Kyle Hanson: Idaho Black Bear Hunt Report
My Idaho Black Bear hunt was simply amazing. I honestly had no idea I would [...]
Kyle Hanson: BC Archery Black Bear Hunt Report
HUNT: British Columbia Spot & Stalk Black Bear Hunt CONSULTANT: Outdoors International May 29 – [...]
Inconvenient Truth About Polar Bears
Let’s discuss the “inconvenient truth” about polar bears. Did you see what I did there?
Hunting in Europe
Europe offers a diverse range of locations that cater to every hunter’s preference. From breathtaking [...]
Hunting in Asia
Hunting in Asia is a grand adventure. The world’s largest continent, it holds more varieties [...]
Hunting During the Black Bear Rut
Arguably, the best time to hunt black bears is a magical few weeks in the [...]
How to Square a Bear Hide
Most hunters are more interested in how to square a bear hide than it's official [...]
How to Measure a Bear Skull
Most hunters are more interested in how to square a bear hide than it’s official [...]
How to Hunt Brown Bears
Brown bears don’t like being surprised, so you need a solid game plan, the ability [...]
How to Hunt Black Bears
With so many choices it can be hard to ow to hunt black bears. Do [...]
High Water Bear Hunt
Idaho spring bear hunting was quite an adventure to say the least. Idaho had WAY [...]
Grilled, Spice Bear Tenderloin Recipe
Black bear is great eating, and this is a highly recommended recipe.
Gear List for a Guided Grizzly Bear and Caribou Hunt
Guided Alaskan grizzly bear and caribou hunts are some of the most sought after hunts [...]
Field Judging Grizzly Bears
Bears are notoriously difficult to judge in the field, and can sometimes be the hardest [...]
Field Judging Brown Bears
When booking their brown bear hunt, every hunter envisions taking a monster boar. But that’s [...]
Field Judging Black Bears
Field judging Black Bears can be a tricky proposition. Add in identifying and sorting boars [...]
Eurasian Brown Bears – Where and How to Hunt Them
This is a different spin on brown bear hunting with a higher success rate than [...]
Difference Between Brown and Grizzly Bear
More than 32,000 brown bears call Alaska home! Even though there are technically two subspecies [...]
Cory Glauner: Washington Black Bear Hunt Report
Cory Glauner and Brandon Couchman head to Washington state to hunt over-sized black bears.
Cory Glauner: Kodiak Island Brown Bear Hunt Report
I knew for a fact that at any moment I would either spot a huge [...]
Cory Glauner: Idaho DIY Archery Black Bear Hunt Report
I hardly ever draw tags, but this season, all that changed. I drew a coveted [...]
Cory Glauner: Idaho Black Bear Hunt Report
Last weekend while archery elk hunting I spotted this color phase black bear and even [...]
Cory Glauner: Idaho Archery Black Bear Hunt Report
After a long season of guiding hunts, Cory Glauner shoots a small bear with his [...]
Cory Glauner: Idaho Archery Black Bear Hunt Report
My 2016 bear hunting season was one for the books. Hunted down to the wire, [...]
Cory Glauner: Alaska Peninsula Brown Bear Hunt Report
OI Founder and Co-owner Cory Glauner went on a brown bear hunt in Alaska Peninsula with [...]
Color Phase Black Bears
Black isn't the only color they come in. Color phase black bears range from black [...]
Charcoal Grilled Leg of Bear Recipe
Black bear is great eating if you cook it right. Try this tried and true [...]
Cast and Blast Trips: The Ultimate Experience for Hunters and Anglers
Are you an avid hunter and angler looking for a unique adventure? Cast and blast [...]
Brown Bear Subspecies
There are currently eight different brown bear subspecies that are recognized by Safari Club International. [...]
Brown Bear Hunting Gear List
If you stick to this brown bear hunting gear list, you’ll have everything you need [...]
Braiden Glauner: Idaho DIY Black Bear Hunt Report
Cory Glauner and his daughter Braiden go spot-and-stalk black bear hunting in Idaho with their [...]
Blazing Saddles – My Quest for a Huge Black Bear in Idaho
I’d like to say that it ended with a hero shot of me and my [...]
Best Calibers for Brown Bear, Grizzly or Polar Bears
Let’s talk about the best calibers for brown bear, because you’re not going to find [...]
Bear Roast Recipe
I don't understand all of the hate that black bear meat gets.... especially if it's [...]
Bear Hunts Over Bait – What you need to know to up your odds.
Hunting for baited bear can be a lot of fun because of the amount of [...]
Bear Baiting Tips and Tricks
Successful bear baiting is a bit of an art form. Through the school of hard [...]
Asia 8 SCI Continental Award
Required 8 species taken from their native habitat. Rifle & Bow requirements are the same.
Arizona Unit 5B North
Unit 5B in Northern Arizona offers many hunting opportunities for the non-resident hunting. Easier to [...]
Arizona Unit 22
Unit 22 AZ is located right in the middle of the Mogollon Rim Country of [...]
Arctic Hunting Gear List and Tips
Hunting in the brutally cold weather of the Arctic is both a mental and physical [...]
All Day Bear Chile Recipe
With Spring Bear hunting in full swing, people are hitting the mountains. Chasing spring bears [...]
About Black Bears
American black bears (Ursus americanus) evolved from bears that traveled from Asia to North America [...]
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