Bear Lottery is out and permits are DOWN

[Black Bear]

A little surprised by the furthur reduction in permits but, overall, I agree with the DNR bear permit process. I always did think we were over harvesting, over baiting and reducing the size of the average bear taken.

Last year 7050 permits---this year 6000

I'm saving my non-resident "rant" for later.

[mrklean]

1000 less thats a bit surprising

[bogwalker]

Where is the DNR application site? Thanks

[jkcmj]

I hate to have longer waits to hunt, but agree with the reduction...I liked it better with 30,000 bears in the state to hunt! We had a ton more activity on our bait sites 5-10 years back than we have in the last 5 years.

[Scoot]

I tried and tried to get my app done and couldn't figure it out. I finally called the DNR and was told that the info is up, but apps are not being taken until next week.

[Odonata]

I just applied for a permit today; you can access the dnr site here: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/licenses/hunting/index.html?type=hunting

[Boar]

UMMMMMMmmmmmm not to be a newb, but I cant seem to be able to accesss the application, I can ge to the dnr site but can find the application, I can find the permit area an ect. but cant find the app. oH man what to do, wat to do. what am I missing.

[certified jumbo]

i'm in the drawing. can't wait for the results.

cj

[mudslinger64]

Boar,go to the dnr site and click on the link to buy a license.you will have to enter all your info then it will bring you to a page where you can pick what license you want and there is a bear lottery app there click on it and fill it out.

[Boar]

aaahhhh... thanks mudslinger, preciate it.

[Boar]

Ok goter done took 99. Last year didnt get drawn, so I should have 2 points. Where can I look up that statistic?

[Archerysniper]

i'm in the drawing. can't wait for the results.

cj

I hope I can get my bait tasting better then yours since where not that far apart

[Boar]

realizing tho that the lastest 99 selection wont be given or recorded for awhile, but there should be listing of point accumalated on the lottery drawing notification right? Sorry new too actually entering the drawing ya know.

[Archerysniper]

when the lottery result come up put in your dnr number and it will tell you if you where drawn and your preference level.

[Boar]

Ah yes, thanks arch.

[x1957x]

Boar. What's up? Call me o.k.? It's been a long and (HARD) 5 months with out Amanda!! Still bummin old buddy! Talk to ya later dude...57

[Boar]

Hey Man, Good to hear from ya! sent ya a PM. Been calling an texting but no answer. Later baor