How to Properly Shoot a Bear

If you've never went bear hunting before you'll need to learn how to properly shoot a bear. A bear is a very large and dangerous animal and non-mortally wounding one can have dire consequences; bears are much more likely to attack a human when wounded. This article will give you a basic idea on how to properly shoot a bear. At the end of this article I've provided you with a link to view some actual bear hunting videos as a visual aid to properly shooting a bear.

How to Properly Shoot a Bear

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The first step is to make sure you have the right caliber ammo and rifle when hunting a bear. A.30-06 rile with a 180 grain soft-nosed bullet is the lowest effective caliber when hunting bears; a.300 mag,.338 mag and.375 mag are also popular. You need to also make sure you're using a waterproof rifle that has had the sight properly sighted. You should also be rather adept to shooting your rifle and of had a good amount of practice with it.

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How to Properly Shoot a Bear

The second step is to know where you have to hit bear. The middle of the chest is where the lungs, liver and heart of a bear are located. These are you primary areas you want to hit to mortally wound the bear. Be prepared to follow the bear and watch where it goes, even mortally wounded bears can cover up to 1 a mile before succumbing to their wounds. Remember, a blood trail may not be present due to the thick hide and coat of a bear.

How to Properly Shoot a Bear

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The third and final step is to make sure when you're bear hunting to not give yourself away prior to your kill shot. Try not to raise your rifle or draw your bow until the bear is looking away and feels comfortable where it's at. Attempt to control your breathing prior to taking your shot to make sure you take an accurate shot. If you want to visually watch a bear hunting kill shot than please follow the links below.

How to Properly Shoot a Bear

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