Skarfayce Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 So I haven't tried it yet but I'm sure someone has. What is the best way to kill a bear? I've come across a few and have steered way clear, but I want what I can only assume is a ton of meat and hide!!! Tell us your favorite way to hunt those bears! Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman2838 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 With a gun at a distance. Never thought the reward was worth the risk though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazz Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 You best carry bear repellent spray. Aim for the eyes or snout. Walk away calmly, do not run. The residue of the spray is designed to keep the bear interested for a bit. Do not attempt to engage the bear in melee or climb to safety. Neither will work in your favour. When at a safe distance, kill the bear with a rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damselx1 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Last one I killed, I put a wood frame thee blocks up a tree, then used two more to climb/jump up to stand on the high block, before shooting arrows at the bear. Managed to antagonise it into coming over and it kindly stood below be while I repeatedly shot it in the head. There's good eating on one if you have a knife or machete, and the animal hide is always useful. Had bear for dinner - very tasty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackleroy Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Has anyone hit them with a mini bike like you can with deer and pigs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walterstj Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Yes, you can hit them with the minibike but it'll damage the bike just like hitting zeds... My best weapon was the blunderbuss, the stun enables you to just fire away until it's dead.. I would use a steel crossbow arrow to get it's attention and get some initial damage, then switch to blunderbuss and just shoot, back up as you reload, rinse and repeat until dead... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balun Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I use a bear trap that consists of 13 wood spikes and 13 wooden crates. I watched a video on it and its really ease to make. hmmm this is probably gonna suck but let me make a top view pic. X=Wood Spikes but not the Log Wooden Spikes. Use the ones with lots of pokey ends:} O=Wooden Crates XXXXX OXXXO XXXXX Ok so the wooden crates are each 5 blocks high and then 3 across the top....kinda like and arch The Spikes are all on the ground. To build it stack 5 crates high and then add the 3 in the middle which will be just hanging in the air. Add all the spike traps and then stand and jump up to put the other 5 blocks down. Heres a side view: OOOOO O-----O O-----O O-----O XXXXX If the bear actually attacks one of the wooden crates the structure will still stand, I just stand on one of the 3 in the middle and shoot arrows down to finish off the bear. The spikes really slow him down so its easy to get head shots. If you kill a bear at a cave POI make sure another one didnt just respawn......that got me twice cause I was so excited to skin the first one. Also dont tear down the whole structure, to get down just pick up 4 of the wooden crates that run vertical. Also to build it i get aways away, build it, then shoot it to draw it to me. Make sure to build it "aways away" :} I had to edit my terrrible X's and O's because it wouldnt come across correctly. the - is just air Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrkrow69 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I typically run backwards and shoot them in head area with arrows. Each time you shoot them they pause slightly. Giving you time to load next arrow. If you miss, makes it harder. but the key is to never stop moving away from them. -Krow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr8liner Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I have a 241 sniper and that kills it in 1 shot to the head. Zombie bears is one shot in the head in sneak mode. Early on I don't bother with them. Mini bike is great too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faolan Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I personally find blowing it up to work quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRAW2ROBZ Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 My first bear kill was early in the game on my current map up in the mountain. Luckily I had the 45 pistol. Would of preferred something more long range but I pulled it off. Headshots are the best. If your on a building shooting down on the bears back. Ya better have a lot of bullets. hahahah I seen another bear yesterday in that fenced in yard in the south west of boobie trap. Just before the oil plant. Didn't have time to loot near the bear. I was maxed out carrying a lot from oil plant. I must of counted 10 dogs on that road alone. Not including a couple I killed at the oil plant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skarfayce Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 Everyone, Thanks for the replies and ideas! I have a feeling this bear repellent thing is a troll, but I appreciate a good troll! Had me searching the wiki for it, lol. I use a bear trap that consists of 13 wood spikes and 13 wooden crates. I watched a video on it and its really ease to make. hmmm this is probably gonna suck but let me make a top view pic. X=Wood Spikes but not the Log Wooden Spikes. Use the ones with lots of pokey ends:} O=Wooden Crates XXXXX OXXXO XXXXX Ok so the wooden crates are each 5 blocks high and then 3 across the top....kinda like and arch The Spikes are all on the ground. To build it stack 5 crates high and then add the 3 in the middle which will be just hanging in the air. Add all the spike traps and then stand and jump up to put the other 5 blocks down. Heres a side view: OOOOO O-----O O-----O O-----O XXXXX If the bear actually attacks one of the wooden crates the structure will still stand, I just stand on one of the 3 in the middle and shoot arrows down to finish off the bear. The spikes really slow him down so its easy to get head shots. If you kill a bear at a cave POI make sure another one didnt just respawn......that got me twice cause I was so excited to skin the first one. Also dont tear down the whole structure, to get down just pick up 4 of the wooden crates that run vertical. Also to build it i get aways away, build it, then shoot it to draw it to me. Make sure to build it "aways away" :} I had to edit my terrrible X's and O's because it wouldnt come across correctly. the - is just air This I will most definitely try. But I bet I won't see a bear now that I'm looking for one! Man I love this game!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRAW2ROBZ Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I use a bear trap that consists of 13 wood spikes and 13 wooden crates. I watched a video on it and its really ease to make. hmmm this is probably gonna suck but let me make a top view pic. X=Wood Spikes but not the Log Wooden Spikes. Use the ones with lots of pokey ends:} O=Wooden Crates XXXXX OXXXO XXXXX Ok so the wooden crates are each 5 blocks high and then 3 across the top....kinda like and arch The Spikes are all on the ground. To build it stack 5 crates high and then add the 3 in the middle which will be just hanging in the air. Add all the spike traps and then stand and jump up to put the other 5 blocks down. Heres a side view: OOOOO O-----O O-----O O-----O XXXXX If the bear actually attacks one of the wooden crates the structure will still stand, I just stand on one of the 3 in the middle and shoot arrows down to finish off the bear. The spikes really slow him down so its easy to get head shots. If you kill a bear at a cave POI make sure another one didnt just respawn......that got me twice cause I was so excited to skin the first one. Also dont tear down the whole structure, to get down just pick up 4 of the wooden crates that run vertical. Also to build it i get aways away, build it, then shoot it to draw it to me. Make sure to build it "aways away" :} I had to edit my terrrible X's and O's because it wouldnt come across correctly. the - is just air That building is begging for a collapse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SylenThunder Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I just exploit the system. If you use a good quality bow, you can sit just outside their detection range and shoot them in the head. They'll run in circles looking for you. Just take your time shooting and don't waste the arrows. (It's harder to hit that bear running in circles than you think.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHangWOlf Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I'm not sure if this still works but I think you can just go up on top of a rock and shoot at it with any type of weapon. If it still works the bear won't be able to attack you. If anyone knows if this still works please let me know lol, don't want to try this then die Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignoringmywife1 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Sometimes bears can jump up onto the rocks now. It's happened to me. I thought I was safe then got killed. I just run them down with the bike. I heard they took that out on PC tho. It's pretty overpowered. One shot every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balun Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 That building is begging for a collapse. I know it seems like it but even if the bear destroys one of the wooden crates it still stands. If I was good I would do a video or a pic like you do on the xbox. I enjoy watching your videos. Unfortunately im not that good cause ive never done it. I only use bows/crossbows/clubs and really dont enjoy the guns so I never run with one. This trap wont collapse, try it, then post the video if you have time cause my explanation probably looks confusing as heck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRAW2ROBZ Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Just capture a video hitting xbox button twice and x button. Then go to xboxclips.com and type your gamer tag in. Unless your PS4 then I don't know any way to share. Then should show your clips or screen shots. I don't do any fancy stuff like youtube or streaming. I thought about having some kinda death trap for zombies with a draw bridge up high. I watched a youtube video of a dude showing tree stands. Zombies die 13 and 15 blocks high after falling. I crafted a drawbridge but never placed it down. But to have something like a tall tree stand with a ladder then run across the bridge and zombies chasing up the ladder then flip the draw bridge and hopefully they keep on running then fall and die. Almost sounds like fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balun Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Just capture a video hitting xbox button twice and x button. Then go to xboxclips.com and type your gamer tag in. Unless your PS4 then I don't know any way to share. Then should show your clips or screen shots. I don't do any fancy stuff like youtube or streaming. I thought about having some kinda death trap for zombies with a draw bridge up high. I watched a youtube video of a dude showing tree stands. Zombies die 13 and 15 blocks high after falling. I crafted a drawbridge but never placed it down. But to have something like a tall tree stand with a ladder then run across the bridge and zombies chasing up the ladder then flip the draw bridge and hopefully they keep on running then fall and die. Almost sounds like fun. Sorry man I play on ps4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damselx1 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Sorry man I play on ps4 If you want to post recordings from your PS4, you can post them directly to Youtube, using the Share button, or via the capture app on the menu. It's what I do with my creative builds and bug reports - can take a while to upload though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnsentSoul Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Just don’t be scared and always keep moving. I tend to find a road and kite them near as I pelt them with whatever weapon I have that’s ranged. Just back pedal and keep hitting them. Worst experience but most challenging was for me on day one. Had a level 40 bow and crap arrows. I killed 2 bears before noon, had to make a new bow for the second one but it’s easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeToX86 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 My group does it with numbers. It's not as bad with 3-4 players all shooting it with various weapons all from different directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw_187 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I still use the "rock method" early game. Yes they do occasionally make their way up to you but if that happens I just run down the other side of the rock, wait for the bear to eventually make it the rest of the way up then down toward me, run around the other side if the rock or even another rock close by, & repeat. All this while getting shots in when I can. Makes for an interesting fight but killing them from the huge rocks usually is pretty effective & mostly safe. Have LOTS of arrows handy though & like a few others have said, try to aim for the face. Bears take a lot of arrows to kill when shooting them in the bunghole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRAW2ROBZ Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I seen a bear standing in the middle of the road between the settlement and trading post in wasteland/desert. Just up that steep hill. I seen a random feral running as well and bunch of dogs. I wanted to check that trading post out. I missed that hidden drive way. First time ever seen a random feral. Usually takes a screamer to get one to appear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnsentSoul Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I seen a bear standing in the middle of the road between the settlement and trading post in wasteland/desert. Just up that steep hill. I seen a random feral running as well and bunch of dogs. I wanted to check that trading post out. I missed that hidden drive way. First time ever seen a random feral. Usually takes a screamer to get one to appear. I’ve seen them in wasteland areas, not just hub city locations. Usually the stray cop or feral wandering if I’m up in days and no deaths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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