Spring bear season is one of my favorite times to be in the mountains, and it’s also a great excuse to dial in my gear before the chaos of fall hits. In this episode, I’m joined by Trail Kreitzer as I break down every single item I’m carrying on my spring black bear hunts, and Trail is here to critique my choices. This isn’t a “you need this gear” situation. It’s more of a “here’s what works for me and the reasoning behind it” conversation. Take what’s useful, leave what isn’t. What I like about bear hunts, this gear list is almost a mirror of what I use on fall mule deer hunts.