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Bear Hunter of Bland County Echoes Bear Passion
Eddie Hoge, a Bland County bear hunter, claims to stalk black bears over 100 days a year from rural southwest Virginia to distant ranges. He recalls losing a dog to a bear, dogs his approach with four hunting dogs, and dismisses lore about bears avoiding his region. He emphasizes camaraderie among bear men and says he has no plans to write about bears.
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