I got the call last week from my long time hound hunting buddy with an invite to tag along in search of some big Northern California bruins.
I haven't seen a bear that I'd like to shoot in a very long time, but still find great enjoyment in the pursuit thereof.
I loaded up the truck and my son and I headed out.

Fall in North Eastern California is a glorious time of year to be in the mountains...









Soaking in the beauty of nature always finds me watching other hunters I find in the field.



Bear treats abound, with ripe berries in abundance.



The first day we decided to run a very fresh track that we happened upon.





The dogs were released and within a few moments had a bear treed up on this ridge..



Guess which tree has a bear in it.



This was a sow with two cubs, but it got the hounds tuned up and allowed for some good photo opps.





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