Bear Podcast with Mike Foss

[Dewey]

Great podcast. Really enjoyed it.

[Mike Foss]

Just got done listening myself. Interesting that you said your area has a ton of oaksbut when you cut open the stomachs of some bears you didn't see any evidence of acorns.

John, yes there are a ton of oak forests around by us, I just rarely set any bait stations near them. What allot of people don't realize is when the acorns drop in September they are very bitter, the bears will still eat some but will usually wait and gorge themselves in late Fall when they are ripe. I think this is why we don't see allot in there stomachs during the Sept bear season, but we also don't open every bear up to look either.

[john1984]

Just got done listening myself. Interesting that you said your area has a ton of oaksbut when you cut open the stomachs of some bears you didn't see any evidence of acorns.

John, yes there are a ton of oak forests around by us, I just rarely set any bait stations near them. What allot of people don't realize is when the acorns drop in September they are very bitter, the bears will still eat some but will usually wait and gorge themselves in late Fall when they are ripe. I think this is why we don't see allot in there stomachs during the Sept bear season, but we also don't open every bear up to look either.

Thanks for the reply Mike. How was thee 2016 acorn crop up by you ???

[john1984]

Mike, I'm not 100% sure, but didn't you say you personally bear hunted MN recently? ? Is there an article out there online that describes that particular experience? ??? I've love to read it.

[BassBoysLLP]

Listening to this now. Only 20 minutes in. Great job.

[BenVW]

Really enjoyed it! thanks for sharing all the info Mike !!

[BassBoysLLP]

Just finished it. Outstanding job. Love the stories!