Spring bear hunting isn’t about luck—it’s about understanding environmental triggers and using the right tactics. I’ve guided 50+ spring bear hunts across North America, and in this video, I break down the 80/20 of what actually matters. From choosing the right elevation and timing green-up to selecting the gear that makes or breaks a hunt, this is the hard-earned blueprint for finding and killing bears consistently.
Whether you're road hunting or backpacking, I cover actionable strategies, glassing tactics, and the exact e-scouting tools I use to make every day count.
👉 Full Spring Bear Course: https://pursuitwithcliff.com/springbear
Gear Mentioned:
Cliff's Skinner - https://store.pursuitwithcliff.com/products/cliff-s-skinner
Bird Beak Knife - https://amzn.to/4jq1b84
Sig Zulu 6s Binos - https://alnk.to/74wlOgl (Use CLIFFG for 10% off)
Sig Zulu HDX Binos (better for lowlight conditions) - https://alnk.to/2jNTkg7 (Use CLIFFG for 10% off)
Wiser Quick StiX make a good rear rest and front rest - https://www.wiserprecision.com/products/quick-stix
Shooting bags I use - https://www.phoenixshootingbags.com/.
If weight isn't an issue these work fine https://amzn.to/4jpWfjl, fill them up half way.
You can also stuff an ultralight dry bag to make a improvised shooting bag https://amzn.to/42pVQqi
My Glassing Setup:
For backpacking, I use a lightweight tripod and pan head from https://www.aziakequipment.com/
When weight is less of an issue I use a Outdoorsman's Pan Head https://alnk.to/aWF1otO (CLIFFG for 10% off), with a SLIK carbon tripod https://amzn.to/3YnTWW0
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WATCH MORE FROM CLIFF:
Hunting Skillsets - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJVWcO28moDQM1niPWMJcklqBsHtACuz4
E-Scouting Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJVWcO28moDRIDoAIOJB82bUBH9jTyi89
Hunting Gear - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJVWcO28moDQj1O54HxR9h9Ttd9UUiqN6
Glassing - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJVWcO28moDRuV2AOzDf_NRb1u85C-DgO
Catch, Clean, Cook Adventures - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJVWcO28moDQYoRRfWdj20yBMZzTOsIiM
Hunt Preparation and Logistics - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJVWcO28moDQk-RfxKQiceG2BgIHhHfLK
Hunting Horseback - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJVWcO28moDTVUjfwEsQEtjK3U-cxIoEw
Marksmanship - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJVWcO28moDTNHCv_4aFryW_0rSyGN0uV
Wildlife Tracking - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJVWcO28moDSMc6YE0uOYFbSMA3qC1JZW