Ep.114 The Bear Queen

Send us Fan MailA shotgun shows up in Tina’s arms the day before her son’s wedding and it quietly reroutes the rest of her life. What starts as a “fine, I’ll try it” moment turns into a full-on bear hunting obsession, complete with solo trips, long sits, hard travel weeks, and a goal that’s about experience more than a scoreboard: 50 bear hunts by age 70.We talk through what draws her to black bear hunting in the first place, including the adrenaline of pursuing an animal with real presence and real personality. Tina shares what she sees at bait sites, how bears act when they know you’re there, and why patience usually beats panic. Along the way we relive the close-up moments that stick with you: a big bear looking up into the stand, aggressive encounters on the ground, and the calm decision-making that keeps a hunt ethical and safe.Last season alone takes us across Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick, and New Mexico. You’ll hear what makes Alberta feel almost unreal with bear numbers, how an Ontario chocolate bear finally shows after days of waiting, and why New Brunswick can produce giants when you refuse to rush. We also get practical about judging boar vs sow, the reality of hounds hunts with dogs in tight, and gear choices like 45-70 and 450 Bushmaster. If you’re searching for spring bear season tips, trophy black bear stories, or honest talk about baiting and hounds, this one delivers.If you enjoyed the stories and field lessons, subscribe, share this with a hunting buddy, and leave us a review with your biggest bear hunting question.Check us out on Facebook  Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and  Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!