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Originally Posted by bpk1982
Was out scouting today in the 500's and found a couple of promising spots to place baits next month. This will be my first time hunting bear with archery gear. Couple questions...how far do you guys typically set the barrels from a treestand? And also, any tips for shooting from a treestand as opposed to shooting on the ground? Thx
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20 yards or less... give yourself ample background cover and try to get up about 20 feet if possible. Be down wind or off to the side of the dominant winds in the area. If its 20 yards, use your 20 yard pin, whether in a tree or on the ground. Put some sort of wall with dead fall behind the barrels. This way it forces the bears to be on your side of the barrel not behind it. this will give you better shot opportunities. Force the bears to go where you want them. And make sure you have a good trail in and out with plenty of sight. Don't think you want to meet a bear walking in the trail you're exiting in the dark.