Rookie bear tips

Anyone have some tips for a rookie bear hunter? Where should I set up a trail cam? And what types of terrain do black bears prefer? I live in a desert with wooded mountains all around the edge of the valley..(Ellensburg, Wa) Lots of pine and brush. The season open in August
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MuleyMadness
I'd stick out some bait and stick the trail cam in front of the bait. Just home brew your own bait. Fry some marshmellows, peanut butter, etc. and dump it on some logs.
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choclab
I wish I could. Bear baiting in Wa is illegal (but I can bait deer?!?!) I was thinking about finding a water hole maybe.
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MuleyMadness
Oops, my bad didn't realize that. Have no idea how often bears water? Do you? Guess that is the next best option?
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choclab
I think I will try and put the trail cam close to a food source, like berries and water. Thanks anyhow



Josh
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