Appalachia Adventures / Cherokee Guide Service - Hunt the Wild Side of the South !!

Hunt the Wild Side of the South for Black Bear!

We do not offer spring bear hunting and our bears are not color phase.
We do not provide hunting licenses as it is all free range, fair chase hunting the old fashioned way.

We hunt black bear during the fall and winter. We cannot hunt bear over food as bait in any state we hunt. We can still hunt using burn sticks and sow bear urine as an attractant. We can also spot and stalk hunt your game.

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency License Information

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission License Information

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Bear

2010 Bear Seasons (No Dogs Permitted)

Blount, Carter, Cocke, Greene, Jefferson (east of Hwy. 411) Johnson, Monroe, Polk (that portion east of Hwy. 411 and north of Hwy. 64), Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi, Washington - Archery Only - September 25 - October 22, 2010. One per year, either sex.

Blount, Carter, Cocke, Greene, Johnson, Monroe, Polk (east of Hwy. 411 and north of Hwy. 64), Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi, Washington - G/M/A - November 25-28, 2010. One per year, either sex.

2010 Bear Seasons (Dogs Permitted)

Blount, Carter, Cocke, Greene, Jefferson (east of 411), Johnson, Monroe, Polk (that portion east of Hwy. 411 and north of Hwy. 64), Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi, Washington. G/M/A - November 1-4, December 2-15, 2010. One per year, either sex.

Monroe, Polk (east of 411 & north of 64)- G/M/A - October 2-3, October 9-10, 2010. One per year, either sex.

Blount, Cocke (south of I-40), Jefferson (east of 411), Sevier, - G/M/A - dogs permitted - September 27 - October 3, 2010. One per year, either sex.

The first day of the hunt is not the time to try to break in a pair of new boots. We hunt in wooded, mountainous terrain so rubber boots suitable for swamp hunting and tennis shoes will not work in our area.

It is also advisable to bring a canteen of water as you will definitely work up a thirst. If you have a pocket camera bring that also, but most of our guides carry cameras with them. If this is your first bear hunt or your 50th, you're in for some real fast-paced excitement.

We utilize several hunting methods, but hunting with a good pack of trained hounds is one of the most exciting ways to bear hunt.

Shot range on bear hunts is usually 30-40 yards. You probably won't need a scope on your rifle or shotgun. Choice of weapons include archery, primitive weapons, shotguns and rifles or even handguns. High caliber rifles are recommended with at least 180+ grain bullets. Shotguns must be used with slugs. Handguns must have at least a 5 1/2 inch barrel and be at least above 24 caliber.