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[@jesseduval89]

That's fun seeing those lil fur balls! I haven't been able to get out yet this spring! Hopefully that changes real soon!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

I hope so too!

[@davidwebb8383]

Keep going and Russ the country is looking really good. It’s still very early. They’ll be out looking for that fresh tender grass. Hope all is well., David.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Lots more bear season to come

[@Joe_trapper]

Always fun seeing bears, some of the best entertainment I’ve had in the field was watching sows with cubs.

[@stepheniejahnke5827]

Very pretty country. Loved the "4 point shed" 😅

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

They are so much fun to watch

[@tonyhanson6730]

You guys are mountain goats climbing straight up the face of the mountain 😂 You should make a bear call😅

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

That was definitely a steep climb

[@mervinhershberger7284]

That’s some beautiful country as everything greens up ! Steep rugged country! Great episode! That was cool to see the sow with three cubs! I was deer hunting in WV last fall and ran into a sow with 4 cubs ! We knew they were around from seeing them on trail cameras !

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Do you have quite a few bears back there?

[@mervinhershberger7284]

@@SwitchbackOutdoorstv it seems West Virginia has been rising a lot with bears the last couple years !

[@mikepeters2756]

Best advice “they are always right where you find them, every time!” 😊

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

So true!

[@tysonjerome400]

Always weird that you can get into such beautiful basins and they end up being somewhere you wouldn’t even think to look, but that’s hunting. What a great shed Ross!😂

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

That is so true

[@jacobwalters533]

Also loved the creative sheds (tough to match up) and bird bears are sweet

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Very tough to match up

[@bradmurray4238]

Again, beautiful country. Keep up the hard work and video’s. A lot of elk in that country, might try that next year.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks so much, Brad

[@justindownes7578]

Great video. Time for a grip and grin! Go get em this week

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

That's the plan!

[@jamesbriggs6089]

Great video, I get to the mountains every time I get a chance, will be headed out again soon

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Good luck

[@nathansmith4950]

Man oh man ..sure wasn't expecting this today .. Nice finds ..great video like always ross ..

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks 👍

[@maxbrinkerhoff8535]

I am excited to see the spring bear hunt series start. Beautiful country.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Can't wait!

[@C_Outdoors823]

Bear season!!! Man these hunt are such a good time to watch. These videos give me my bear fix with our season being so short where I live.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thank you so much for watching

[@kyleshepherd9130]

Looks like a fun adventure in beautiful bear country! Keep after it and good luck!!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks, you too!

[@elktough777]

Always good when you can actually see some bears in some beautiful country. Everything I have heard this season is they have been slow to get going. At least hear in north ida

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks for watching

[@mattgoin]

That's funny! You know how many times I've been tricked by the "BRANCH" antlers! Good start on the hunt for the bruisers! Can't wait. Thanks for sharing Ross

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

I was shocked at how real that one looked lol

[@13hawks32claws]

Some how the far away and impossible to get to bears seem to show up more commonly.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

I know they never pop up right across the drawer you’re in lol

[@Kyle.Stephens]

Another great video. I loved the great “tree” point shed you found. “Branched” antler!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brandenbrown6357]

During the summertime you can go fishing always enjoy watching your adventures. Look forward to watching everything you put out. Keep up the great work and amazing content.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Awesome, thank you!

[@karlweiby2307]

Pretty BA that youve lived in Idaho for how long and you’re still hiking into basins you’ve never been in that are in your stomping grounds. Gotta love getting out and exploring and learning more pieces to the puzzle

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

There are so many places in Idaho that I’ve never seen

[@lukenielsen1417]

Always cool to see bear cubs when you’re out hunting except when you’re between them and mama. Keep up the good work love watching your videos.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks so much, Luke

[@2A-Rebelhound1]

Heck ya! Finally a bear huntin video. My favorite critter to hunt! At least y’all saw some. Hopefully next trip you find a nice boar.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Lots more to come

[@jal247]

Incredible videos. Great banter. Great country. Great production.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Much appreciated!

[@jamesscott4708]

Beautiful country! Steep but Beautiful lol

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

It really is!

[@mitchishida3140]

Beautiful country and yes very rugged as well. Keep on going and looking forward to next week!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

More to come!

[@glennjohnston1878]

Green grass and TICKS!! Gotta love spring hunts!!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks for watching

[@lukebesendorfer5234]

Great hunt, sucks getting skunked but at least you saw a few!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks for watching Luke

[@kevincollett1537]

Wow, hunting every week is dedication. You can always hunt coyotes and other varmints in the summertime. The only bears I seem to find are stump bears. Thanks for sharing the adventure. It's always fun to see footage of game animals to see what they are eating and what type of country they are in. I try to learn something from every encounter I have with them.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

We saw a ton of stump bears

[@jmcsflem]

Cool country, and so green. Those little fur balls were cool to see.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

We had a great trip

[@cdherb6488]

Seems like you covered a lot of country and saw some amazing scenery. Loved the video and you at least got a trophy tick to take to the taxidermist. A trophy bear will be next

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@iangoodbla7054]

Thanks for sharing even though you didn’t fill a tag I’m sure it was still a blast and funny to watch. Shedicated! lol 😂

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@shawnpreston3899]

At least you're seeing them! It's only a matter of time till you get one in your sights!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Fingers crossed

[@teefisher1386]

It was good to see you guys up there. Keep walking them hills

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Same to you

[@daveeness104]

Love spring bear hunts. Great way to start the hunting year.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

One of my favorite hunts

[@joshuamorrison4832]

Awesome, bear hunting has become one of my favorite hunts. Keep at it.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Same here

[@crookedridgephotography2797]

Every time I feel like I’ve got an animal figured out they do some off the wall thing that completely throws me. They are so mysterious and fun to peruse

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

That is so true!!!

[@cameronlogan5035]

Spot and stock Bear hunting has been on my to do list for some time now and I love being able to watch and learn

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

It’s one of my favorite hunts

[@reapergrim76]

Awesome stuff! 👌 😊

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mulie4x4]

New country that is what it is all about. Pretty country but that is one of the things that people love about your content!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

We are pretty lucky to live where we do

[@leonwells9953]

Love spring bear. Great looking country.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

It really is!

[@jamiehendrickson771]

That’s a great start to bear season. Good luck

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks jamie

[@shanerichters8633]

With those finds, you should definitely start a shed hunting page!!🤣

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Almost a professional

[@2013BCom]

Cool location. Good luck finding the big ones!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Fingers crossed!

[@bryancook8372]

Awesome start to bear season, looks to be a entertaining season.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

It sure is!

[@davidwills8803]

Nice time in the wilderness. In another 3 or 4 years those cubs will be fair game. Awesome branch stick bull😅

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

You got that right!

[@covita100]

I’ve enjoyed your whole icon tour for 2024

[@chrisparker8332]

Really enjoyed the scenery and hunt. I don’t think my old knees could handle those steep slopes!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks 👍

[@orion84037]

When hunting turns into shed hunting, the next logical step is picking up cool rocks. Either way, great exercise with good friends.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Rocks get too heavy lol

[@tomdorsey6028]

Let the bear hunting begin!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Lots of bear season left

[@chrisbennett5961]

Great video. I'm excited to watch the upcoming hunt weekly videos

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

More to come!

[@liarsynic4oh6]

Beautiful country and some awesome views!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

It really is!

[@archeryhunter86-]

Now you know where to try next time I guess.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Just gotta figure out how to get there lol

[@donaldjenkins4161]

That’s a good number of bears. Fun to see. Thanks.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@destrywilcox6534]

Getting ready for an Idaho spring bear hunt myself.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Good luck, Destry

[@destrywilcox6534]

@@SwitchbackOutdoorstv Thanks going to be using that sig cross 🔥

[@tylerhenderson5251]

That’s some steep country. Keep grinding and I’m sure you’ll get it done.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Fingers crossed

[@rugged_ridge_runner]

There is just something about Spring bear hunting.Don't know which the first real hunt of the year or what, but can't get enough of these videos?Keep him coming

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks, thanks so much

[@jacobpatterson7583]

Can't wait to get some baits out and get the dogs on some bears. Thanks for the content.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Good luck!

[@86mhayez]

Fun times when your friends keep the antler jokes going

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

We had a great time

[@edbranson4175]

No bears no problem. Long season ahead. Keep bringing these videos. Really enjoying Hunt Weekly.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks, will do!

[@guslowe911]

That basin looks so good, I'm perplexed that there wasn't a bear there. It definitely be a good pack in area!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

I was so shocked

[@larryleidig-bs9yv]

Cool hunt! Love those sig binos just bought a pair myself can't wait till next yearrs bear hunt.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

The Zulu6???

[@larryleidig-bs9yv]

Yes, the zulu6. I'm waiting on my Aziak adapter. Just made the switch to everything arca swiss.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

You will love the Zulu six binoculars

[@aricbartlett7127]

Great looking country!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

It really is!

[@levimilburn9840]

I just set up my spring bear bait station yesterday 🤞🤞🤞hopefully they find it this year

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Hope you get some good ones coming in

[@deantolson797]

Your videos are always amazing! Bears are hard to figure out sometimes!

[@WALLOWINGBULLS]

Nice country, your getting your exercise chasing them bears

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Yes, thanks

[@jacobwalters533]

I still need to try bear hunting. Looks like fun. Keep the videos coming

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks, Jacob

[@bugle247]

Good video like the shed hunting bit. Keep looking for the other half! Stick shed

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks for watching

[@brettprice5600]

Another "Hiking With Guns" episode!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

So true

[@Sines_0915]

Just finished an elk hunt episode and was stoked to see a bear episode..hoping to get out for some spring bear myself..got out for an evening hunt and seen one good bear so the hopes are high for the rest of the season

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Lots of spring bear episodes coming

[@StoicYelnats]

Mountains in the spring for bear and critter life! Hard to beat that!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks for watching

[@jameswernimgjr4994]

Good look bear country. Just have to be in the right spot.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Right place at the right time

[@bwanandhunter3946]

Love the concept and the adventures you are sharing. Just curious, how you got that one by the wife??? ;-) As for ideas, do you have carp in your area? You could "hunt" them with a bow or spear.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

I am a very lucky guy, that’s all I got to say!! I have thought of bow fishing for sure

[@marcusluna209]

Spring bear season also known as tick are thick season! I wish CA had a spring season.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

That is so true

[@kylestangel3957]

Definitely ready to hunt some bears!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Lots of season left

[@mikesimmons7539]

Better luck next week .Sure is some pretty country .

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks so much, Mike

[@yotaclimber]

That stick 4 would have been a Booner to match up!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

So true

[@86mhayez]

Let’s go bear hunting!

[@dustygreydanus7309]

It is crazy how green it is over there, still have a few feet of snow. You may have to hunt a trout or two through the summer or target shooting.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

I know summer is gonna be the toughest

[@garyfitts4774]

Great adventure, thanks for sharing

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@darrellryan2337]

nice shed, man that's some nice country. would love to be there.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks 👍

[@BigBucks4Life]

Wassup! Like your vids. Do yall have any advice for tanning a racoon hide, cause I’ve been trapping some recently

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

I sent all mine off to be tanned

[@rmlestes]

Thanks

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

No problem

[@ryananderson2860]

Crazy all that green and not many bears!! Hopefully you guys end up filling some tags!!

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Lots of bear season left

[@russellwatters5891]

Permethrin treatments...😂 I would ask myself if there was an edible on one side of a canyon, or in a canyon, more so than the others at this time of year. Idk, I hunt bears over bait, I'm to old to climb mountains...lol 😂😅 Love what ya'll are doing 😊

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

I will get my bear baits out in June

[@russellwatters5891]

@@SwitchbackOutdoorstv looking fo it

[@caincuevas3654]

Nice woody shed 😅

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

The best shed hunting day ever lol

[@nathanc.2641]

I have never bear hunted, your videos make me really want to do it.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks for watching

[@armandomada633]

Awesome memories to take back home ..keep posting amigo

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thank you, I will

[@ves5110]

FIRST HUNT ARE ALWAYS GREAT; EVEN IF YOU DON'T NOTCH YOUR TAG

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

So true

[@rodneystock8595]

Cool video. Thanks for sharing.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks for watching!

[@WillieHiggins-q1m]

Nice country. Better luck next time. Good to have company as well.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

You got that right!

[@billbarr7948]

Wow how many new homes are going in your neighborhood?

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Way too many lol

[@messyfisherman4140]

Bear hunting is so much fun when you get in a good spot except for the ticks but since ive started using permethrin its made a world of difference

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

The dreaded tick of the spring

[@seantut3822]

Good looking country

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

It really is

[@billwhitaker2947]

Thanks for sharing

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thank you for watching

[@josephstollsteimer1556]

Go get 'em

[@ivanlucero8057]

I have the matching shed for that one you found 😂

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

How much do you want for it lol

[@Patrickmetaldetecting]

Great video.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

Thanks!

[@bobsummers8150]

Shed hunting makes any hike better.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

It worked out

[@Braxtonfontes14]

Come summer time it would be cool to see some coyote hunting.

[@SwitchbackOutdoorstv]

I’ll have to do that