BLACK BEAR HUNTING TIPS: HOW TO CALL BEARS IN CLOSE | 🎙️ EP. 129

Backbone Unlimited Podcast · Feb 18, 2026 · 21m

In this episode Matt Hartsky breaks down how to call black bears with a predator call in a way that actually works in real hunting conditions. Predator calling for bears is often labeled gimmicky or low-percentage, but most failures happen because hunters misunderstand how black bears respond to sound, calories, and risk. Matt reframes the entire tactic around bear behavior instead of hunting myths, explaining why black bears move for efficiency—not curiosity—and how calling only works when it aligns with that reality. You’ll learn when predator calling makes sense and when it doesn’t…