for those not hunting the no qouta zones…deadline of permits is may 6th.
already applied but did the 99 option due to my kids issues with the house. otherwise we had the preference points i believe to get drawn this year.
You’re either lucky to have that many points or unlucky to not have been bear hunting in a while. It takes a minimum of 6 points in my zone. Even with 6 you only had an 18% chance of being drawn.
I’m hunting bear this year by archery, 2 blocks from home luckily no quota
You’re either lucky to have that many points or unlucky to not have been bear hunting in a while. It takes a minimum of 6 points in my zone. Even with 6 you only had an 18% chance of being drawn.
usually takes 5 points for us!!!!!!
not sure luck has anything to do with it its been 4-5 years since we’ve been last drawn!!! about the norm!!!! not sure where all the hunters in are area go but in the last 15 years i havent seen alot to no activity in our general area!!
for those not hunting the no qouta zones…deadline of permits is may 6th.
already applied but did the 99 option due to my kids issues with the house. otherwise we had the preference points i believe to get drawn this year.
I applied in 47 as I only have 4 points and may as well stack points for when I’m ready. Moving to FL in 2 days and I don’t know if I’ll be able to get up this fall for a hunt. I only need 4 points so I can at least get one any year I want one.
Drew in 51 with 3 points.
Two of are group of three drew tags for 51. I was the odd man out with the same amount of points.
Nephew got a zone 45. I like baiting the best and watching them on my cameras.
Might need to look into buying a tag.
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I’m in a no quota but don’t think I’ll have time to bait and hunt.
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I have a LOT of bear on the farm right now, wrecking heck with everything that isn’t nailed down and some things that are nailed down. I have a major sow that would be a real shooter, but of course those are the wary ones.
No way that I have time to bear hunt, unfortunately.
Bet someone would take care of that problem for ya.
I have a LOT of bear on the farm right now, wrecking heck with everything that isn’t nailed down and some things that are nailed down. I have a major sow that would be a real shooter, but of course those are the wary ones.
No way that I have time to bear hunt, unfortunately.
that seems to be a common theme so far this year. 
i feed the birds up at the cabin, bear zone 27. we havent had any bear issues in 20 plus years with the bird feeders………..well that changed this year. 
There’s a lot of bears and no acorns whatsoever in this area. Bears should be screaming to the bait. I’m looking forward to baiting.
There’s a lot of bears and no acorns whatsoever in this area. Bears should be screaming to the bait. I’m looking forward to baiting.
they started out like that last year hitting baits. i know a bear guide just north of Remer and they started out bears hitting baits big time….season game and they shut down.
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There’s a lot of bears and no acorns whatsoever in this area. Bears should be screaming to the bait. I’m looking forward to baiting.they started out like that last year hitting baits. i know a bear guide just north of Remer and they started out bears hitting baits big time….season game and they shut down.
Last year was a banner year for acorns. You could hardly go out without a hard hat.
Sure seems to be a big uptick in bear sightings the last 5-10 years. You think the numbers are up, or just so many trail cams out that we see what’s out there a lot more? Does the DNR do a Bear Report on the overall #’s?
Sure seems to be a big uptick in bear sightings the last 5-10 years. You think the numbers are up, or just so many trail cams out that we see what’s out there a lot more? Does the DNR do a Bear Report on the overall #’s?
they do a harvest tally, about all i,my aware of!
Yea lit of people up here are encountering bears
I was surprised by the amount of leftover tags. Wait up to 7 years and then don’t buy your license? There was 51 in my zone 45. I did not get one. Did anyone get a leftover?
Nvm, thought this was another NFC North post. In this situation, the Bears Don’t suck. I’ll be more careful if I see anything about a Lion season.
Nvm, thought this was another NFC North post. In this situation, the Bears Don’t suck. I’ll be more careful if I see anything about a Lion season.
We do occasionally discuss outdoor things like hunting and fishing on this board.
Hello,
New to forum.
Have a question concerning barrels/drums for non-resident in Minnesota. Reg says can’t use on public prop if 30 gal or larger. Can a non-resident use a barrel under 30 gal?
Thanks
Found my answer from DNR. A non-resident can not use any type of barrel/drum on public land.
Found my answer from DNR. A non-resident can not use any type of barrel/drum on public land.
i’m assuming your asking about barrels for baiting because your availability to bait is limited.
we usually dig a hole put the bait in and put logs over the top. gives ya a good rush seeing them logs scattered all over!!!!!!!
i was up at the cabin this past week……i took a long drive and didnt see any sign of people going into the woods to bait.
i also noticed acorns are starting to drop!!!!!!
Got it done last night. First MN bear for me (last one was out west).
Let’s see if the picture loads.
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Nicely done Waldo. Fire arm or bow ?
That’s a nice bear Waldo, congrats! My nephew got his bear and I got the sight cleaned up. It’s time to get the deer back. I haven’t seen a deer on my property since I started baiting bears. Archery season is only 2 weeks away. Emily Meats was rocking on Sunday night. I think they are one of the few businesses that process bear meat.
Got it done last night. First MN bear for me (last one was out west).
Let’s see if the picture loads.
Nice one Waldo! What part of 51 do you hunt?
Thanks guys! Short season is sort of nice for a change.
Nicely done Waldo. Fire arm or bow ?
Shot this one with a rifle. Was going to bowhunt but for this spot the rifle made more sense.
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Got it done last night. First MN bear for me (last one was out west).Let’s see if the picture loads.
Nice one Waldo! What part of 51 do you hunt?
Our family farm is right between Mahtowa and Barnum, west of 35.
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