In his free time, Nate enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, water skiing and camping.

Their lovable chocolate lab, Henry, serves as the cattle dog and reluctant guard dog. They spend their free time tending to their small ranch, which consists of steers, chickens and a llama. They now have two children, Cordelia and Curran. Nate Bay is Silverton born and raised he and his wife Clarissa were high school sweethearts and later married during college. He has established a broad practice and is skilled in internal medicine and pediatrics. Bay has been practicing medicine in Silverton since 2010. He graduated and later attended the Oregon Health & Science University Cascade East Family Medicine Residency and trained in endoscopies. He obtained a biochemistry degree and a minor in theology. Nathan Bay attended Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon. They wait around these holes to catch seals that emerge for air.Dr. Polar bears are most active in winter months and can usually be found around holes in the ice covering frozen waters.They occupy low elevations and will hunt moose or forage until the salmon arrive. Brown bears are often associated with salmon runs in the river valleys.The bears hunt game, forage for plants and insects, and target trash from humans. Black bears are opportunistic and will utilize a variety of food sources.The bears also forage for plants and occupy areas close to game herds for hunting. The bears peel rocks away from scree slopes in search of protein rich moths and other insects. Grizzly bears occupy the high country and are found on rock faces during the summer months.Bears are capable of consuming a wide variety of foods from large calorie sources to gain summer fat, so don’t be too concerned about having to make the “right” decision. Position yourself near the food sources that your targeted species of bear is likely to be at on a spring morning. Be sure to practice shooting with your weapon before you go out on your hunt to make sure you’re able to use it effectively.įollow likely food sources to locate bears emerging from hibernation.This way, if your first shot doesn’t kill the bear, you’ll be able to fire a second shot before the bear can get to you. For maximum safety, use a rifle that can be reloaded and fired again relatively quickly.You’ll want to be able to put as much power as possible behind your bullets without sacrificing your ability to shoot well.

Go with the most powerful caliber rifle that you’re able to accurately shoot with.

Rifles are the most popular weapon for hunting bears since they fire high-velocity bullets that can kill a bear faster than an arrow or black powder ball can. Common bear hunting weapons include muzzle-loaders, rifles, and bow and arrows. Bears are strong, powerful predators, so use a relatively powerful weapon to ensure that the bear won’t be able to attack you after you shoot it. Choose a hunting weapon with a lot of stopping power.

Bear Hunting by Nathan Bay