I believe the top-ranked SCI black bear, taken by bowhunter Robert J. Shuttleworth Jr. was called in with a predator call.
It was arrowed during a self-guided September hunt in California’s Mendocino County. The oversize blackie had a skull length of 14 inches, width of 9 4/16s, for a total score of 23 4/16s.
I've always thought that the next time I bear hunt, that is the way I want to do it. Anyone I've talked to about it says to not do it alone. Have someone to watch your back.
That is one HUGE black bear skull!
Ya, I too figure it's best to have a competent hunting partner when trying to call in predators. Particularly if bears are around. I suppose the mountain lions could be quite dangerous too.
Recently bought a fox pro electronic caller and I like that I can position it well away from me, let it attract the critters to it, not to me.
Guy
