BLACK BEAR HUNTING - THE RIGHT WAY TO HUNT WATER FOR BIG BEARS | 🎙️ EP. 156

Backbone Unlimited Podcast · Apr 2, 2026 · 24m

In this episode Matt Hartsky breaks down the biggest mistake hunters make when trying to find mature black bears around water in the West. Most hunters know water matters, especially in dry country, but very few understand how bears actually use it in relation to feeding areas and bedding cover. That gap in understanding leads to wasted time, poor setups, and missed opportunities. After more than 34 years of Western hunting, Matt explains why black bears rarely use obvious water sources the way hunters expect. Instead of sitting ponds, tanks, or exposed creeks, mature bears tend to favor…