Join Tom Schneider and master black bear hunting with proven strategies. Learn to read bear behavior, scout prime habitats, anticipate seasonal movements, and spot-and-stalk effectively. Get ready to consistently locate high-potential areas, adapt to changing conditions, and successfully harvest mature black bears year after year.
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About this Masterclass
Ready to hunt one of the most intelligent predators in North America—and do it consistently? Too many hunters end up frustrated, chasing old sign, glassing empty hillsides, and relying on outdated advice. They miss critical habitat patterns, ignore seasonal changes, and waste time with ineffective strategies.
The best bear hunters succeed by understanding bear behavior—not by luck. In this masterclass, Tom Schneider shares his proven formula for consistently locating and harvesting mature black bears. You’ll learn how to scout prime habitats, anticipate bear movements, adapt to new areas, and fine-tune your spot-and-stalk tactics.
Sharpen your skills, cut your learning curve, and start hunting black bears with precision and confidence.
Instructor(s): Tom Schneider
Masterclass Length: 30 Video Lessons (3 hours 35 minutes)
Category: Bear Hunting, Hunting, Predators
Topics Covered:
Bear Species Differences (Black Bears vs Grizzlies)
Spring vs Fall Bear Behavior and Biology
E-Scouting
Early-Season vs Late-Season Bear Strategies
Spot-and-Stalk Tactics
Glassing Techniques
Long-Range Shooting
Understanding Bear Habitat and Movement
Denning Behavior
Emergence and Hibernation Cycles
Food Sources (Year-Round)
Tracking Bears
Judging (Size, Age, Sex)
Bear Sign: Tracks, Scat, Rubs
Calling in Bears
Shot Placement on Bears
Calibers and Gear for Bear Hunting
Field Care
Bear Hide Skinning and Trophy Preparation
Conservation and Population Management
Regulations and Ethics
Success Story Breakdowns and Lessons Learned
+ MORE
Skill Levels: Beginner-Advanced
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Bear Identification Test
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Knowing the difference between grizzly bears and black bears is critical with growing grizzly populations.
In many areas, grizzly bears are protected. Harming, harassing, or killing grizzly bears can be illegal depending on where you are.
Let's make sure you know the difference between black bears and grizzly bears, by taking our free practice tests.
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