Bear Hunting: The Calls

The key to calling bears when hunting is to callMotor-like purring. Bear Cubs make this sound when
non-stop until the animal is within firing range. Whenthey're nursing or they're extra comfortable.
you stop calling, the bear will stop approaching. HerePulsing angry sound. A sow may make this sound
are some bear sounds that may draw somewhen trying to kick her yearling cub out of her
attention. But be warned: don't be surprised to findterritory.
one standing only a few feet in front of you!Mother's cry. A mother bear may make this sound
Grunts. These are amiable, contented calls for thewhen she's trying to locate her cub.
bear.Cub distress call. This one sounds much like a human
Blowing/chomping. These bear sounds are typicallybaby's cry and is very attractive to sows.
expressions of fear that include an explosive releaseInfringement call. The pulsing, angry sound made by
of air, lip smacking and teeth clicking.an aggressive bear trying to drive another bear from
Moaning. The moan is a fearful call. A bear that's beenhis territory. This call can be effective near a food
chased up a tree or a sow being pursued by a boarsource in the fall.
will moan if she's not ready to breed.