First Time Bear Baiting: The Strategy We're Running This Fall

<p>Ever wonder what it actually takes to pull a big bear into bow range, or how a guy with an old TV and a pull-up bar racked up 17 million views? This episode answers both. I sit down with Jared Lewis, the archer behind that viral saddle-hunting stunt, to break down his content approach and then dig deep into real bear baiting tactics ahead of fall season.</p><p>We cover how Jared built a following posting hilarious, high-risk archery content, then shift into the meat of the episode: scent strategy for pulling bears into a bait site, barrel setup, bullet and broadhead selection, and where to actually aim on a bear so you don&#39;t lose a blood trail in the swamp. If you&#39;re weighing whether to run a bait station this season, or just want to laugh at a guy shooting a TV while hanging from a saddle, this one delivers both.</p><p>What we cover in this episode:</p><p>• The real story behind Jared&#39;s viral 17-million-view &quot;shoot the TV&quot; archery video and why the stunt worked</p><p>• How Jared went from zero to over 30 million monthly views across Instagram and Facebook in just a few months of intentional posting</p><p>• Why scent, not bait itself, is what actually draws bears in from a distance, and how raccoons and squirrels help spread it</p><p>• Bait barrel setup: plastic vs. metal, hole placement, vertical vs. horizontal mounting, and what holds up to a determined bear</p><p>• Rifle bullet selection (45-70 with a 300-grain Barnes copper bullet) versus bow broadheads (expandable hybrids and VPA single-bevels) for bear</p><p>• Why bear shot placement is different from deer, and how to avoid a lost blood trail when their wound channels clog with fat</p><p>• Balancing a bear bait station with whitetail season on the same property</p><p>If this one gets you fired up for bear season, subscribe to the podcast and follow @getdrawnwest on Instagram so you don&#39;t miss part two, the bear season recap.</p><p></p><p>Check out more of Jared’s Content at:<br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thejaredlewis_/">https://www.instagram.com/thejaredlewis_/</a><br><br>Sign Up for the Monthly Reveal Giveaway &amp; Claim Bonus points:</p><p><a href="https://www.getdrawnwest.com/reveal">https://www.getdrawnwest.com/reveal</a></p><p>Stay Ahead of Hunting Season with the Drawn West Newsletter.<br>Get practical emails on deadlines, draw strategy, new episodes, and giveawayupdates.<br>Join Here: <a href="https://www.getdrawnwest.com/newsletter">https://www.getdrawnwest.com/newsletter</a></p><p>Looking for more content from Drawn West? Check out our latestarticle!<br>https://www.getdrawnwest.com/articles/best-elk-calls-for-beginners</p><p> </p><p><strong>FREE Gear Checklist:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear">https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear</a></p><p><br><strong>Connect with Brian Krebs</strong><br><a href="https://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest">https://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest</a> </p><p>Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@getdrawnwest.com!<br><strong>Sponsorsand Discounts:</strong><br><strong></strong>GOHUNTInsider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWEST <br><a href="https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4">https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4</a><br>GOHUNT GearShop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST <a href="https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u">https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u</a><br>Save 10% onMaverick Hunting Blinds &amp; Accessories with code DRAWNWEST <a href="https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest">https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest</a><br>Save 20% OnReveal Cell Cams &amp; Accessories with code DRAWNWEST20<br><a href="https://www.tactacam.com/">https://www.tactacam.com/</a><br>Get the BESTPRICES on your next firearm at Guns.com!<br><a href="https://alnk.to/3yfWc6R">https://alnk.to/3yfWc6R</a></p><p>Best Prices on Trauma Kits &amp; FirstAid at Jase.com<br><a href="https://rstr.co/jasemedical/getdrawnwest">https://rstr.co/jasemedical/getdrawnwest</a></p><p>00:00:00 – Intro and welcome to Jared Lewis</p><p>00:01:04 – Behind