Bear Hunting Gear Guide

Bear hunting calls for big game gear and a plan for packing out a heavy animal.

Bear hunting gear checklist: rifle or bow, binoculars, rangefinder, blaze orange, layers, boots, bear spray, game bags, knife, pack, headlamp and tag
Bear hunting gear checklist

Weapon

Use a rifle or bow suited to big game and practice at the distances you expect.

Optics

Good binoculars and a rangefinder help judge bears and distance.

Safety

Carry bear spray, especially in country that also holds grizzlies.

Packing out

Game bags, a sharp knife and a pack frame make the work after the shot much easier.