| The key to calling bears when hunting is to call | | | | Motor-like purring. Bear Cubs make this sound when |
| non-stop until the animal is within firing range. When | | | | they're nursing or they're extra comfortable. |
| you stop calling, the bear will stop approaching. Here | | | | Pulsing angry sound. A sow may make this sound |
| are some bear sounds that may draw some | | | | when trying to kick her yearling cub out of her |
| attention. But be warned: don't be surprised to find | | | | territory. |
| 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 the | | | | when she's trying to locate her cub. |
| bear. | | | | Cub distress call. This one sounds much like a human |
| Blowing/chomping. These bear sounds are typically | | | | baby's cry and is very attractive to sows. |
| expressions of fear that include an explosive release | | | | Infringement 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 been | | | | his territory. This call can be effective near a food |
| chased up a tree or a sow being pursued by a boar | | | | source in the fall. |
| will moan if she's not ready to breed. | | | | |