area 44 for bear

[Boar]

Dose anyone hunt in this area for bear??

[certified jumbo]

I have never hunted area 44. You looking to try new ground boar? Also, any idea when regs come out? I see application's are due May 1st. So must be soon.

[Boar]

Yup, i have family land in 41 and straight south of it about 20 milesni have newly aquired private land to hunt. Just wonder if thers anyone here i might be rubbibg elbows with. Not sure when new regs come out. Deadlinenis may 1st. Love going from ice fishing straight into bear.

[schmoe147]

Been hunting area 44 for 10+ yrs. Have fair success rates. The particular area we hunt in zone 44 seems to be getting bombarded with guides the last 5yrs or so. Oh well that's hunting for you. We just stick to our baits that we have had established and don't move them even if someone moves in on us.

[Boar]

If ya dont mind me asking schmoe, or PM me if ya want, wat part of 44 ya hunt.

[lungdeflator]

Boar, we have a cabin south of Solway. I drew a tag back 4 years ago when I was at BSU (my first time ever bear hunting) and had great success with the baits. I ended up arrowing a 142 lb on the second night.

That was the only year I had time to bear hunt out there. Now I am out in ND and most likely won't bear hunt there for a long time.

There seemed to be alot of people that did the bear hunting. But I don't think most guys had the drive to get back off the roads and logging trails to really run consistent baits. There are plenty of bear and plenty of ground to hunt if your willing to do a little walking and carrying the bait in.

[Boar]

Thanks for the reply. Thats always the main plan, into deep stuff where no one like to work for them. Thanks again.

[schmoe147]

We run our baits north of Itasca state park. Wherever you choose do your homework and good luck !!