...for deer hunting in a location I can legally shoot a black bear if one rambles on bye?
So, I plan to use a 30-06 for the 3 day black bear hunt here in PA. However, during the first week of deer season, I will be hunting at least part of the time in a location where there is an "extended black bear season" and I can legally take a black bear if the opportunity arises. I'm itching to use my new Kimber 84M .257 Roberts for deer hunting this season, should I use it where a bear is a possibility? Its sighted in with factory Hornady 117gr BTSP. My friend's Dad has taken 2 black bear with a .243, and I know many have been taken with a 30-30. What's the concensus?
So, I plan to use a 30-06 for the 3 day black bear hunt here in PA. However, during the first week of deer season, I will be hunting at least part of the time in a location where there is an "extended black bear season" and I can legally take a black bear if the opportunity arises. I'm itching to use my new Kimber 84M .257 Roberts for deer hunting this season, should I use it where a bear is a possibility? Its sighted in with factory Hornady 117gr BTSP. My friend's Dad has taken 2 black bear with a .243, and I know many have been taken with a 30-30. What's the concensus?