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 https://www.paintedarrow.com - BHC15 for 15% off https://www.spartanforge.ai (https://www.spartanforge.ai/)  - save 25% with code bowhunter   https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com (https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/) s https://www.zingerfletches.com (https://www.zingerfletches.com/) https://huntworthgear.com/ https://www.lucky-buck.com (https://www.lucky-buck.com/) https://www.bigshottargets.com (https://www.bigshottargets.com/)   https://genesis3dprinting.com (https://genesis3dprinting.com/) https://vitalizeseed.com (https://vitalizeseed.com/)  https://waypointtv.com/#podcast If you like what we are doing and want to see more, please consider checking out our Patreon account. Any funds generated through our Patreon account are funneled right back into the podcast to help fund equipment, hosting fees and gear for reviews and giveaways and as always future hunts.  http://bit.ly/BHCPatreon http://bit.ly/BowhunterChroniclesPodcas https://huntworthgear.com/?utm_source=Pro+Staff&utm_medium=Direct+Link&utm_campaign=Preseason+Sale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices