2025 TN Black Bear

[carsonJ80]

Hey yall I really have been wanting to get into black bear hunting and was looking for some advise. I plan on rifle hunting and have read that north of i40 near the border of North Carolina is a good spot but other then that I have no idea where to begin. I do not want to hire a guide at least for the first couple of years and want to get some experience under my belt. What are some things I need to look for and best time to get out? I never had anyone teach me to hunt growing up so I'm learning as I go and just love being outdoors.

 

[J.A.F.O.]

Maybe try to find a local houndsman club to your area. There will definitely be some people there that will know the information that you seek. Good luck in your search.

 

[timberjack86]

https://forum.gon.com/forums/bear-hunting.113/Lots of good info about hunting bear in the Southeastern Mountains.

 

[quackaholic]

Go deer hunting and open a can of sardines for lunch anywhere in Greene County. There will be a bear show before long.

 

[carsonJ80]

Go deer hunting and open a can of sardines for lunch anywhere in Greene County. There will be a bear show before long.

This may be the funniest response and probably most accurate reply. I've ever received for a hunting tip.

 

[carsonJ80]

https://forum.gon.com/forums/bear-hunting.113/Lots of good info about hunting bear in the Southeastern Mountains.

Awesome thank you very much for the tip. I'll go check it out.

 

[carsonJ80]

Maybe try to find a local houndsman club to your area. There will definitely be some people there that will know the information that you seek. Good luck in your search.

I would have never thought of that thank you!