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BLACK BEAR HUNTING

with Windle's Guide Service

August through October prime pelted black bears often exceeding 300lbs are thriving since the outlawing of hounds and baiting. Mostly spot and stalk hunting in the high country is done early in the mornings or late in the evenings over berry fields. Different calling techniques are used in the open spots of the thick underbrush near travel routes for a sometimes up close shot in mid-morning and early afternoons. Large bears often squaring 6 foot and over are plentiful on the Olympic Peninsula. Washington State is second only to Alaska in bear population, and offers two tags per hunter. (For more info check out our rates page.)

Your Guide and Outfitter, Carl Windle with a 400 pound Trophy Black Bear 6.5 foot Trophy bear taken on the Olympic Peninsula

Trophy class black bear hunting on the Olympic peninsula can be the biggest thrill any big game hunter could ever encounter. While glassing over old logged units full of prime vegetation, you never know what size bear is going to show up. You HEAR them long before you see them as when feeding they can be quite noisy. Getting all set up for the shot when the bear shows himself is an adrenaline rush unlike any other. With over 10 years of NO DOG pressure 6ft+ bears are very common or the monster 7fter may show himself. You DO not have to go to British Columbia or Alaska for a record book bear. We harvest 3 or 4 B&C bears every year. A 5.5fter is the minimum size bear to be harvested... Most of the shooting is under 100yds... Sitting in ground blinds above the feeding area gives you very good vantage points and shooting lanes to make the perfect shot. Our Hunts are not very physically challenging as most places are within 1/4 mile of old logging roads accessed by ATV and walking... so being physically fit isn'ht a necessity. Being good with your weapon, whether Rifle, pistol or Muzzleloader is more important then anything... shooting at different angles and off hand practice out to 100yds. Most of your shots will be with a rest and usually have plenty of time to make a clean shot. A larger caliber weapon is preferred, as bears can soak up some punishment. 7mm or better is preferred with good quality ammunition and the heaviest bullets available.

A Happy client that fished for Steelies in the AM and this nice bruin in the Afternoon.