Valdez Black Bear

[ArcherBob]

What is the earliest you would recomend dragging the boat down there to start searching for bears?

When do they usually start poking around outside the den?

I usually leave the boat there all "Summer", but want to come down earlier this year.

Thanks for any info, Bob

[Vance in AK]

From my VERY limited experience (one trip) I'd say about the 1st of May.

[irishlord]

Depends on late snow fall, but usually the first weekend in May is a good time.

[ArcherBob]

Well thanks you two, kinda figured more people would have an opinion???:confused:

[rambling raven]

Depends on the year and weather - Spent 3 days down there May 1st one year and didn't see anything. Went back 2 weeks later and saw lots of bears in a few days. Snow and temp make the difference.

[Hunt&FishAK]

i was out hiking above anchorage this morning, found fresh black bear tracks along campbell creek headwaters....their comin out