Bears Over Bait w/ Tyler Kreitzer | The Game Trail Ep. 59

In this episode of The Game Trail Podcast, Trail sits down with his brother, Tyler Kreitzer, to discuss black bear baiting. Tyler breaks down how bear baiting works, the preparation that goes into maintaining a bait site, and the strategies hunters use to consistently locate mature bears. They also dive into the ethical questions surrounding baiting, discussing fair chase, wildlife management, hunter responsibility, and the public perception of the practice. Tyler later recounts his recent Wyoming black bear hunt, sharing the details of the bear he harvested over bait—from scouting and setup to the moment of truth and what the experience meant to him as a hunter.