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Spring bear hunt - western Oregon

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Carson (CMB):
I put in for the Wilson-Trask unit spring bear (for myself and my wife), and we drew it (not many applicants / tag for this unit).  I hope to get out for a 4 day hunt by myself with the Primitive gear, and then do a little weekend rifle hunting with the wife, to get another hide and some meat.  I have never hunted bear, except carrying a bear tag during elk hunting. I will also have a cougar tag if I get the opportunity.  I really want to find a big old boar. 

Any tips on hunting the spring bear? Where to find the mean old cub killing, calf and fawn eating, one-eyed boar?  Anybody know that unit real well? I hunted it last year for elk, and that was the first time hunting that area, or even the coast range for that matter.  Anybody have success calf calling for bears or cats? 

Carson (CMB):
I was cooking up my first batch of sturgeon skin glue last night.  the stuff smells strong of fish...which got me thinking.  If you carried a bow that reeked of fish, would that be considered baiting?  ;D 

*Baiting bears is prohibited in Oregon, though attractants applied to your persons is allowed. 

barefootbowhunter:
smoked salmon is an awesome hunting snack..... bears should be focusing on the clear cuts and riparian areas this time of year eatin all the fresh growth, ive heard they like skunk cabbage but havnt witnessed it myself. glass clear cuts, post up in the alders, and dont forget that smoked salmon! fawn in distress calls arent a bad idea either, good luck

criveraville:
No hints, but I'm green with envy!!! I hunted bears near Mt Shasta and closer to McCloud, CA in 91. I'm hoping you get to let an arrow or two fly.

Cipriano

Carson (CMB):
That's a good idea barefoot.  I love smoked salmon and steelhead.  I just need to actually catch some this year!

That is what I have gathered so far, too. Focus on clearings and open south facing slopes with fresh growth.  I also heard skunk cabbage is a favorite, so maybe there is something to it.  As for finding that mature bear, I think I will just have to get into some places a ways off the roads.  Will be tough work getting a big bear out of the more remote spots though. 

Cipriano, thanks. I really hope I get to loose an arrow or two, also.  Did you have any luck? I have been rereading Chet Stevenson's bear stories, and that has really got me excited.  Bears are amazing animals. The story of a 500lb bear he shot... and after recovering it, found the wound packed full of moss!

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