Bear baiting near railroad tracks
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Bear baiting near railroad tracks
Has anyone tried baiting near railroad tracks? Or possibly a loud, busy road or highway? I'm looking to bait this fall on 2 new pieces of private. I have seen bears in both locations in the summer months before. The only opportunities I have are both near railroad tracks. I don't want to invest the time to prep and maintain sites if bears will be scared out of the area for a day or two everytime a train rolls through. I'll post pics of both locations in a few minutes.
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Re: Bear baiting near railroad tracks
Both sites have potential good bear bedding opportunity very close by. My only hang up is the train. There are road crossings near both sites so the trains will be blowing their horn within a quater mile. Both sites would be within 100 yards of the tracks. Any advice is much appreciated
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Re: Bear baiting near railroad tracks
That pic looks like a place I baited here in northern Michigan last year and I had daylight activity
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Re: Bear baiting near railroad tracks
cedarsavage wrote:That pic looks like a place I baited here in northern Michigan last year and I had daylight activity
Was it also next to active railroad tracks?
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Re: Bear baiting near railroad tracks
I never have, but I see big water. I wouldn't expect those wind directions at that location.
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Re: Bear baiting near railroad tracks
nor' easter wrote:Has anyone tried baiting near railroad tracks? Or possibly a loud, busy road or highway? I'm looking to bait this fall on 2 new pieces of private. I have seen bears in both locations in the summer months before. The only opportunities I have are both near railroad tracks. I don't want to invest the time to prep and maintain sites if bears will be scared out of the area for a day or two everytime a train rolls through. I'll post pics of both locations in a few minutes.
Thanks
If you have seen bear there before I wouldnt hesitate to place a bait station there. Those resident bears are used to the surrounding sounds and activities in that area. If you have concerns, there is plenty of time before the season starts to place some trial baits and see what's happens but I do not suspect you will have any issues. Keep us updated
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Re: Bear baiting near railroad tracks
We have seen older bears use noise from trucks to enter bait sites
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Re: Bear baiting near railroad tracks
Humm Johnny Cash "Folsom Prison Blues" while tip-toeing quietly!
Works almost every time - trust me...
Works almost every time - trust me...
Expect the Unexpected when you least Expect it...
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Re: Bear baiting near railroad tracks
nor' easter wrote:cedarsavage wrote:That pic looks like a place I baited here in northern Michigan last year and I had daylight activity
Was it also next to active railroad tracks?
Yes
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Re: Bear baiting near railroad tracks
Without question. I use roads as blockers all the time. The bears are not bothered by regular traffic. One of my best baits is literally 30 yards from a gravel road. If you knew where to look you probably could see the guy in the tree.
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