Arizona OTC spring bear?

[RidgeRebel]

I am looking at getting the most out of my AZ hunting license ,especially since I probably won't draw for elk, and am considering a spring bear hunt. Is there an OTC unit anyone would be willing to suggest? I have hunted bears a couple times in CO, but have never even seen one during the hunt. I would be happy to even see a bear let alone get a shot at one. Again I am willing to share any info I have for deer and elk in UT in exchange for info. I also know a little about elk in CO.

Thanks
Bob

 

[bonecollector777]

Spring bear is usually pretty tough with the bears still pretty lazy and not very active. I've seen guys kill them by calling them in mostly in the spring. If possible you're gonna want to try one of the higher elevation units. 23n, 4a, 3c, 1 or 27. I've only hunted bears in the fall but guys do have success in the spring.

 

[bonecollector777]

Scratch 4a just saw it's not open for spring.

 

[RidgeRebel]

Thanks for taking the time to post, I will see what I can find out on those units. I have been told the fall is better, I will hopefully be chasing deer and elk somewhere at that time. I really would like to get a bear though so maybe I need to give it a shot.

 

[bonecollector777]

Definitely more success during the fall hunt but if you try the spring hunt and don't kill and then end up having an elk or deer tag that bear tag will still be good in some units so might get lucky and still have a chance at bear if you run into one.