SUN JOURNAL • August 14, 2021
Maine’s 13-week Black Bear hunting season opens Aug. 30. Although the natural supply of berries and mast crops predicted for this season will make it more difficult to attract bears to artificial bait sites, outfitters and their clients — the bear hunters — remain optimistic because the state’s black bear numbers are reportedly at record levels. Guess what single tree stand activity by bear hunters has spoiled their luck more than any other? Cellphones. Hunters who really want a bear need to be still, focused and quiet. The second biggest mistakes by bear hunters are eating, drinking and tobacco use. ~ V. Paul Reynolds