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On this episode, James and Joe talk black bear baiting. Joe's hunted bears in the UP since his teens and has learned a lot. As fall approaches, we break down our 2025 plans, from scouting natural food sources to camera strategies and avoiding bait pitfalls.
Joe shares trial-and-error lessons on keeping baits hot, outsmarting wary boars, and why consistency trumps fancy setups. Whether you’re a newbie or vet, this episode packs practical tips for stacking the odds in your favor.
We also cover:
- Why bait near mass crops like berries or corn beats dark swamps
- Bait basics: granola binders, sticky treats, and avoiding empty stations
- Camera intel: cell cams for real-time hits without endless checks
- Bear smarts: how they sniff human swaps and ditch baits for acorns
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