Thanks Lance. I do not have a tracking system or any of the gear. I really wanna go on a couple hunts and figure out if I wanna spend a lot of money and get my dog into it. So if you know anyone that would be willing to let me tag along that'd be great. Also I'm planning on getting him started at ...

I live in Nampa currently. I have family in Homedale and Greenleaf so I'm pretty familiar with all of that area. I was raised in Boise though.

My dog is just over a year old. Even if you can only introduce me to someone so I can get started that would be great! I'm not sure exactly what I will ...

I thought the point was to get the bear closer not to the VERY top of a giant tree! haha

Those are some great bear pictures! I can't wait to go on my first hunt and get some experience under my belt so my dogs can have fun like that.

My name is Ryan. I have a redbone/plott mix that comes from a long line of bear hunting dogs. I have never hunted with him, but I really wanna give it a shot. I have been unsuccessful so far in finding anyone willing to show me the ropes and help me get him trained as well as possible going along ...