WI Bear Hunting Season

[Jim Hudson]

Hey guys and gals, seeing the hunting seasons are coming up soon, I thought I would start this thread. Be interesting to see where people are going in our state in search of a bear and what their strategies are. Also, after the season starts it will be nice to see some quality pictures of your harvest. Good luck to those who did get a tag!!!

[Cooter]

Well its gonna be a while before I get a tag, but a good buddy just put baits in last week. He's up by Hayward, has baits near Moose L. and also Teal L. Guess they've been bear hunting that area for quite a few years and are certain of a couple dandies in the area. Everyone else I know runs hounds, one group near Ojibwa along the Chipp R and the other north of Winter between Fishtrap L and Moose L. Will post after this weekend, he'll be up each weekend until opener.

Hey Jim, did you ever see pics of the bear that got road killed earlier this year between Chipp Falls and Cadott? If not I'll post it, what a beast!

[Jim Hudson]

Well I wish him luck!! Should be a great season again.

Yeah I did see a picture of that bruiser. But still not as big as the one that was shot in my backyard. Well more like 15 miles from my backyard. Dont quote me, but I think it was 696 live weight and in the 630's dressed. Harvested two years ago in Bayfield County. Big ol beast.

[outdoor ran]

Thats a big bear! I've gotten 2 tags in 8 years. Sounds like its going to take 6-8 points to get one now. My first one was a small guy and the last one was 290# dressed out. Both with a bow. I think I have 2 points now so it will be awhile. Good luck to those that get out this fall.

[Cooter]

Incredible! I'd like to see a 600lber - either dead or alive, at a distance if alive When younger I saw and lifted the head of a 500 lber hit on hwy 53 - wow! Since then was fortunate to see a legite 300+ lber in a tree. 600lb is a lot of bear!

[Jim Hudson]

I was trying to find a link for the picture on line but couldnt find any. I will try to get the picture from one of the locals here. I believe the guy that harvested the bear was from the Danbury area. I seen the critter in passing as the bear was in the back of the truck. It was huge no doubt, I have never seen a truck squat like that one did!!

[Cooter]

My bud had 6 out of 9 baits reduced to dirt. Will head up there with him this weekend.

[Jim Hudson]

Yup, the bear have really been tearing up the baits around here too... Personally, I have seen some big bruins walking around this year, so it should be another great season.

Hoping to hear some good stories and seeing some great photos!!!

[Cooter]

When are you due for a tag Jim?

[Jim Hudson]

2 years and counting.... but I may give up the points to my nephew who will be of age during that time....

[Cooter]

Hey just got back from up nort, or down sout as Jim would say. Of 9 baits 8 were totally cleaned with some serious bait hole expansion. Pics from one of two cameras(couldn't get one to rewind) showed probably 5 different bears on one bait - no monsters but 2 in the low 200lb range and one in the mid 200lb range. Overall pleased, more cameras out and more cookies as well! A beautiful weekend to be in the Chequamegon! Did I spell that right? Quite the variety of Blue Ticks, Walkers, Plotts, and Redbones hanging out of boxes up there - all good 'music makers.'

Also reports from a friend of a big un just west of Chipp Falls, will try to get a pic posted soon.