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Understanding Michigan Black Bear - 2nd Edition This 2nd edition is loaded with far more information than the 1st edition. It contains 256 pages devoted entirely to black bear, an addition of 65 pages. There are eight new chapters, 126 photographs, 50 more than before, and lots of new information has been added to chapters that appeared in the 1st edition. Although this book is written about black bears in Michigan, much of the information applies to black bears everywhere. Learn all about black bears; their habits, life history and behavior in addition to how to avoid problems from them when in bear country. Also learn about bear attacks that have happened in the state, bear research and management as well as unsuccessful efforts to ban bear hunting in Michigan (256 pages; 126 photos).

If you are interested in Bears this is the book for you!

An excellent reference for campers, hikers and
anglers in black bear country.

Read about:

• What to do if a bear ends up in your yard.
  
  
• Researchers who walked with wild bears!
  
  
• How orphaned cubs were raised and returned to the wild.
  
  
• What to do if you encounter a bear.
  
  
• Michigan's special bears and how they have helped researchers
  learn more about all bears.
  
  
• How To Deal With Problem Bears.
  
  
• Why Michigan's bears are increasing and extending their range.
  
  
• Why the prohibition on the sale of bear parts increases poaching.
  
  
• How excellent bear management was achieved and preserved.
  
  
• How population estimates are arrived at.
  
  
• The heaviest and oldest bears in the state.
  
  
• How hunters have chosen to limit themselves to insure the future
  of bears in Michigan.
  
  
• Why Anti-Hunters don't want you to know the truth about bears in Michigan.
  
  
• Why bans on bear hunting with bait and dogs have not worked.
  
  
• How the state's excellent Management Program has resulted in the
  highest bear population in years.

Stay safe in bear country!

"I know of no one better qualified to write about the black bear in Michigan than Richard P. Smith. He has put together the best report on the subject that I have ever seen. In layman's terms he discusses bear habits, bear hunting, bear research, bear attacks and just about everything else you might want to know about these fascinating animals."

The most comprehensive guide to identifying tracks and signs. Photos show tracks and sign as they appear in the wild. Also covers aging tracks, tracking wildlife and much more.

Regardless of where you hunt whitetails, the inspirational stories in this set of books can help you learn how to be a better hunter and increase your chances of scoring on that big one you dream about.

This best selling book was so popular it was updated again to include even more information. For beginners or experienced veterans like the author. The most comprehensive book on the subject.

Stand hunting is the most popular and effective whitetail hunting method. Perfect reference for all stand hunters whether you hunt from the ground or a tree. Learn all you need to know to be successful.

"Strongly recommended for all deer hunters, and
a MUST for Bowhunters."
-Sports Afield

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