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I started baiting everyday since one could start and it's been hit every time exept 3 times. I started using a timer and the bear is hitting at 9:30 to 10:00 at night. I only put out 3 gallons of food out and I was told to take the bait with me when hunting to get him in early. I don't know if I like this theory because if he comes and there is no bait, wouldn't he just go to other baits??? Any good ideas to get him in earlier???

Muzz

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iam heading up to the echo trail monday morning i have a guy baiting for me the baits are getting hit hard iam going to help him bait for a few days iam so pumped up good luck smile.gif

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I've heard of 3 things to possibly get a bear into the baits earlier.

1) Put out large amounts of bait less frequently. I put 150 - 200lbs per bait once a week. This is especially true if it is a BIG bear.

2) Move the poop from one bait to another bait. If a big bear is 'guarding' a bait it might get him in earlier if he thinks someone else is slipping in and eating off HIS bait undetected.

3) Burn of some type (honey,bacon,etc). Be careful though because "only you can prevent forest fires". If a bear in a forestry outfit & hat comes in when you're burning, you might want to let him walk - he's old and the meat is probably tough anyway.

I've got 7 baits out for 4 hunters that are all getting hit hard and have 4 game cameras between them. I've got a couple of big guys hitting the baits and cinnimon colored bears on 2 of the 7 spots. I think we'll do alright.

PJ

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Thanks for the tips PJ. I think next time, I'll try them as I only am running one bait station this year for myself. I checked the bait and he hit at 8pm which is pretty much sunset which is good news so far! He's coming in a bit earlier each time. I may just hunt the first night w/o any burns and try burning honey the second day. That's just kind of my game plan for now. What area are you in PJ? That would be nice to get that cinn. phase bear! Good luck!

Muzzy

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PJ...I love the moving the poop idea. That is genius. Why didn't I think of that? As of last Saturday I was running 5 for 5 on my baits. I put out 70-100#'s a week and on one of my big hitters I put about 150#'s out. The stands are out, the lanes are cut, and the bears are hitting. I can't wait until tomorrow. Hopefully I'll be up to my armpits in a legitimate 300#'er.

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Well, Mine is doing good too. Always destroyed. Bought a Camera last friday and put it up saturday. Went up last nite and switched memory cards. WOW, 2 bears grin.gif.Big too.!! Only problem is 2am and 5 am mad.gif... Will have to try some tricks to get them out before dark. Not sure how to put pics on here but will email them to someone if they want to put them up.. Thanks

Good luck everyone tommorrow! I will be in my stand by 3 for sure!!

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