How to hunt giant black bears | with Jesse Koskiniemi
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- čas přidán 23. 10. 2022
- Some strategies from two of the best bear hunters ever, Bernie Barringer and Jesse Koskiniemi. How to bait mature black bears, how to hunt the true giants, is done a lot differently than just shooting any old bear.
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I have never taken a bear in my life. This 2024 fall will be my first season but I know the hunt starts now. I am grateful for this conversation. I learned so much. Thank you.
You can do it!
My dad remembers riding the bus with Jesse growing up, and now my brothers and I watch all of your videos. Hoping for another year with 100% success for our group of four because of what we've learned from your videos!
Love hearing that!
Bernie, you make some great Bear videos. I think this is the second or third time watching this one. Worth every 58 minutes of it.
Best bear channel on the World Wide Web!
Such a joy listening to some of the specifics of your hunting techniques. What a different world you guys are in. I’m beyond blessed here in Alaska as far as ample public land to hunt a lot less competition in general. Thanks again!
What a phenomenal chat!! Thank you for sharing all that info.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I really enjoyed this video. Its especially good to learn from a hunter who is not selling products or a show. I learned that I should probably hunt the line between a cornfield and water to ambush a big bear instead of trying to lure him to a sweet bait.
Glad it was helpful!
The bears also love soy beans; making our agricultural bears some of the most challenging to bait and hunt.. It has changed hunting for me! It’s more challenging than trophy whitetails in my book.. I’m actually west of Jesse
Bernie
Fantastic interview
No bears here, I Havnt got to bear hunt yet, but I eat this stuff up. Love it.
Keep it coming ole’ Boy.
Thanks Bernie
Hammer Down
Another great video jam packed with great tips and tricks for the bear hunter
Glad you enjoyed it
Next week will be the start to my first bear hunt. I’ve got to say a lot of what I’ve gotten from watching these videos is wow I’m in over my head and you guys talk like it’s so easy. Now I know how non hunters feel when I talk to them about deer hunting 🤣 Thanks for all the information it really highlights changes I need to make and hopefully it’ll help me get a nice bear
Very informative discussion, actually explained some of the things I have experienced but did not understand. I also can't Waite to look at the trail cam pictures. Keep up the good work.
Glad it was helpful!
Great interview! Thanks for the information and learning opportunity.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great perspective from another top notch bear hunter who experiences different baiting setups and theories. This could make for a good series of videos. Learned some good perspectives. Good luck and as always Happy Hunting.
It would make a good series except there just aren't that many top notch people who would be good to chat with! I have another friend that I talk with, and he said there's no way he's going to talk about his methods on video because he hunts all public land.
@@BowhuntingRoad well I’m glad you’ve been so open. This was my 3rd year of baiting. Been following you since day one of my baiting adventures. I know I’ve tried various techniques you’ve talked about with success and failures both spring and fall. The mountains of southern central Wyoming are a far cry different environment than that of Minnesota but bear are bears and they share the same lifestyle of eating, sleeping, eating more and come spring some loving. I was blessed to take my second bear this fall and if it wasn’t for your videos and book I’d have overlooked a lot of little things that are key to a successful bait site. It’s also allowed me have friends hunt my sites and harvest bears as well.
Thank you for the time and energy you’ve put forth in your videos. Good luck and as always Happy Hunting.
Great video, I would like to see more of this kind of discussion. Great information
Thanks! Will do!
Great informative video! Keep these coming!
More to come!
Thanks for the video. This fall will be my 4th DIY bear hunt and first time baiting in farm country. I learned a few tricks in this video that hopefully will produce on a big boy that hangs in the area.
Good luck!
Awesome video. I learned a lot, thanks
Glad to hear it!
Great video! Gave me alot of ideas to try.
Awesome! Thank you!
Thank you so much.
I've watched this one a few times
Glad to hear that
Hard earned info., you guys are 'real deal'. 🐻 👍
Thanks 👍
loved this video
Nice info and nice BIG BEAR!👍🏻👍🏻💯💯
Thanks 👍
Thanks
@@jessekoskiniemioutdoors3158 👍🏻👍🏻
Wow! Very interesting. I cant bait here in Pa, but some very useful info. Just subbed his channel.
Awesome! Thank you!
Plenty of wolves around here, but had wolves even check out my baits for the first time this fall. They are typically wary of human presence, because they are hunted and trapped. Wolves didn't eat any of the bait that I could tell. They visited a few days after I killed a grizzly on the bait that dropped about 10 yards from my barrel.
Thanks, guys.
To keep the bears off your cameras just wrap the tree with Tin. We use tin for insulating pipes in the oil patch and wrap the tree to 8’ or so
I'm not sure how that would help.
@@BowhuntingRoad you put the camera above the tin on the tree and they can’t climb the tree to wreck the camera
I have been waiting to draw a tag for over 6 years now. When i do draw, i will be very picky on what bear i will shoot. I'm not waiting that many years to shoot an average bear. I love that you emphasize that people need to be more selective.
Great video Bernie, There we’re a lot of great takeaways that you and Jesse touched on, for beginners and seasoned Bear hunters. Something came to mind when you had mentioned your skulls and how you haven’t scored them with Boone and Crockett or Pope and Young. I’m not sure why you haven’t, but respectfully speaking it’s almost a disservice to the species by not honoring those genetically superior animals, that show the health of a given species geographically. The vast records of both clubs have contributed significantly to the North American Model of Wildlife Management. They have been used by wildlife agencies, state agencies and other hunting groups to aid in management decisions and establish seasons. Most importantly, these records ensure we preserve our culture and our bowhunting heritage and sustainable wildlife populations for generations to come. Your also leaving your family heritage in these record books for your grandkids to enjoy in the future. If you decide to score your skulls with Pope and Young and do so by December 31st. 2022, they will be be in the next book, which will be released in the spring of 2023, which happens every six years. Sorry for the long drawn out message, but I’m hoping you see the significance when scoring your bears. Love the videos, keep up the great work!
Appreciate the comments. I have long been a big supporter of B&C and P&Y I know they are much more than just record-keeping organizations. If I ever get one that's in the top 100 or so, I would definitely have it recognized.
Biggest bear I have seen was a 361lbs! Had to curl it up to close my tailgate on my ford ranger!! Come a longs to get it up in the pick up!
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
In mountain settings, would you set bait up high or closer to the bottoms near creeks?
I like to be in the heavier cover where the bears will feel comfortable approaching the bait during the daylight. However, there is some advantage to the scent dispersion of being a little more uphill so the evening thermals take the smell of the bait and lures downhill. Each situation is different. In many western states you have to stay a certain distance away from creeks.
Awesome video
Thanks!
@@BowhuntingRoad I can't wait till next season 😁
This was amazing. So much great information. I can’t imagine finding all this in one place on one video. What do you guys think is the right time to start scouting an area to bait? I know they move around to get at the different available food sources at different times of the year but I’m as green as they come in terms of baiting and I have no idea. Going to NH this coming season to bait for the first time. Thanks 👍👍
Good question!
I scout all the time plus my mail man and fed x guy tell me where they see bears at make use of them if you can
Hey Bernie just out of curiosity, could you still find that spooky dark spot with bear beds that you found tracking that bear? It just sounds like an interesting spot to see on camera.
That's a great question. It was many years ago but I probably could if the area has not been logged off. You've got me thinking.....
Great video..
Just my experience, i have used a brand new attractent on the day on hunt and bear just showed up in like 20min. Maybe he just got curious..
There are always exceptions to every rule when it comes to bears! Especially with smaller bears.
A bear my dad was hunting in northern Michigan got eaten in front of him at his bait this year
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Thank you for sharing this !! Dying rabbit calls ???
Is bear hunting different in Canada than in Minnesota? Different baits? What happens if you bait every other day? Do they come in inconsistently?
Yes there are many videos on this channel covering this very topic.
Question... Once a bear is shot at a bait site, is it worthwhile for another hunter to hunt there? Or will other bears be scared off?
Great question. It really has more to do with human activity around the bait site area. I have had bears killed at a bait, and we got the dead bear out of there with a minimum of disturbance and more bears came back in the next day. But if there is a lot of human scent, noise, etc. It can slow things down for a few days until things settle back down.
What kind of oil do you use in the super soaker
Used fryer oil with Gold Rush
How do you feel about hunting in a natural ground blind? Does it work?
Yes but I prefer bowhunters to be elevated for a low exit wound.
Bernie, I can't find the Northwoods bear bait products anymore. Do you know what is going with this company?
If you can't find it at a retailer you can get it online. www.northwoodsbearproducts.net/
Do you dress out the bear near the bait site? Will that ruin that site for hunting at it again?
Does bear bait hunting ruin that site for deer hunting?
Are apples good for bear baiting?
We do not dress the bear. We get it back to camp whole ASAP, then skin it and take the meat off without gutting it.
How close do you guys drive your 4 wheelers to your baits?
75-100 yards in most cases for me.
Do bears like donuts? Is it good to add donuts to a bait?
Watch the video on the best bear baits, it talks a lot about types of baits and pastries.
Time of day baiting make a difference?
Yes, I did a couple videos on this subject. Watch the playlist on bear baiting strategies.
As far as bait is fresh fruit a good bait as i can get about 400lbs of canned fruit
Wow that's something I had never really considered. Of course there's a difference between fresh fruit and canned fruit. I suppose it depends on what fruit it is. Seems like it would be attractive to the bears if it doesn't go bad.
What are these suckers they’re talking about? And then letting them juice? What does that mean?
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I've lost 2 antennas so far this year. I'm going to put nails in a board long enough to guard the antenna so they can't bite on it. They seem to find it right away even though I'm very careful with how I handle my cameras. Theyre in bear boxes but they get the antenna every time
Yeah it sucks.
@BowhuntingRoad ya I like the challenge of trying to out smart these bears. I've had so many bears on my bait that going in alones quite the rush. It's very thick brush. I have sows with cubs both black bears and grizzlies. Always on edge when going in to check cameras and restock the bait.
@@Rugged_Peaks_Media Having grizzlies around adds a whole new dimension!
That it does especially when they have cubs. There's games trails from every direction to my bait and you never know which way they're gonna come from. I usually go in with the chainsaw running to detour anything around. But going in to hunt I rise the boat right up to the back the stand tie off and get in the stand.
@@Rugged_Peaks_Media Very high on the adrenaline value chart.
I thought it was good to let the bear hear you dump the bait. In fact we would knock the empty bucket against trees like beating a drum to let the bear know that we baited. Is this wrong. Are we better off being quieter?
That can work with small uneducated bears but the mature ones aren't interested in that. Plus, if you are baiting properly, you're not changing anything by banging the bucket unless you ran out of bait, which is a huge mistake.
I made a cage out of rebar.. my camera has been attacked 3 times still have the original antennas....
Good idea!
What are your thoughts on Ravens? My bait site is owned by the ravens all day. Which means hundreds of pics.
Ravens and crows crap on the bait a lot which is one advantage of barrels. I have a few on some baits but nothing like you're talking about.
Ravens and crows will attract predators. Bears are predators
@@BowhuntingRoad second year at this particular site. It was the same last year. I use a barrel. They are benefitting from the bears and coons pulling bait out of the barrel.
@@jessekoskiniemioutdoors3158 they are not hurting anything but my batterie budget!
@@jessekoskiniemioutdoors3158 Congrats on another great bear!
Bears keep chewing up some of my wooden ladder stands. I've heard they like the salt from the treated lumber.
I've heard of that before. Not sure what they like about it.
Probably the same reason they love to chew and mark up power line poles
20 or 30 yards from the bait ? Rifle hunting? That’s probably not the best advice. I can shoot my rifle perfect at a 100 yards . So why be right on top of them ?
Most bears are shot at less than 20 yards with a rifle.
Jesse recommends bait piles that are easy access for bear, but what about the birds and small critters eating up the open bait?
Everyone gets their share, there's no way to avoid that.
Bears messing with trail cams all together.....
I seemed to notice when i was smearing baits and lures on trees at bait site they checked every tree around the site.....
When i stopped applying bait and scent to trees they left my cameras alone all together
The cubs tend to be the most curious and seemed to be the main ones screwing with the cams a very high percentage of the time.
@@btownbu5979 That hasn't been my experience. I have a ton of photos and videos of bears of all sizes. They are just curious.
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Id like to see how you'd without bait...... !ike we do in my neck of the woods. I doubt you'd have a chance.
Just like you wouldn't have a chance with bait where we hunt because you wouldn't have a clue what to do. And by the way, I have killed bears in your neck of the woods.
I enjoy all your videos but to say there is you two and maybe 4-6 other guys at the pinnacle of bear hunting in MN is absurd. There are so many people that aren’t on the internet or known that are killing huge bears every year especially older guys. My grandpa is one of those along with his brother. They have no internet or social media interaction but can consistently kill 400-500 pound bears every single season.
Okay that's 4. I know of two others, that makes 6. Maybe you are exaggerating, maybe not. I kinda think so since they are your grandfather and great uncle. But even if they are killing 400-500 pound bears every single year (in the no-quota) then good for them, but they are RARE indeed.
@@BowhuntingRoad Rare indeed. When you’ve been doing it for 50 years like they have in the same area it makes it a little easier to consistently kill big ones. It also helps that it’s in an area where not many people bear hunt so the bait site competition is not there other than natural forage. Ive been bear hunting for 12 years now and I’d be stretching it if I said I had a tenth of the knowledge they have combined but the learning process is what makes it fun for me. My first bear was a 550 pounder( can thank my dad for a lot of that) and I have yet to come close to that again. Last year was a 300 pounder which is a good bear in my opinion but this year I’m running more baits than I ever have and am going to hold out for a tank. Keep up the great videos I enjoy watching them when they come out! Good Luck this season!