I want to hunt bear. I don't want to do a guided hunt I want to backpack out into the wilderness and get it done. From my research Shasta has the best population in the state. I have a buddy who lives in Redding that I am sure I could get out with me. If not I am sure I can get someone on the hunt. Has anyone done a DIY bear hunt in the Shasta area? I am not after a trophy I just want to put some meat in the freezer and have the experience of hunting a bear.
For those of you that have DIY bear before what is your advice. If anyone has hunted the area and wants to PM me with some general area tips it would be much appreciated. From my ONX maps it looks like a ton of public wilderness is available to hunt. With 6 months to plan I should be able to get myself well prepared before I go. I am sure I will be putting in a ton of miles and spending a lot of time glassing. With two guys we should be able to pack out a bear evening it takes us 3 or 4 trips each. I would probably make the trip the end of November early December.
For those of you that have DIY bear before what is your advice. If anyone has hunted the area and wants to PM me with some general area tips it would be much appreciated. From my ONX maps it looks like a ton of public wilderness is available to hunt. With 6 months to plan I should be able to get myself well prepared before I go. I am sure I will be putting in a ton of miles and spending a lot of time glassing. With two guys we should be able to pack out a bear evening it takes us 3 or 4 trips each. I would probably make the trip the end of November early December.