2018 Black Bear Hunting Report #1

Post date: Sep 7, 2018 6:09:53 PM

BLACKDUCK AREA

Bear hunting reports have been mixed with some success reported in areas that held fewer acorns.

Timberline Sports and Tackle (218) 835-4636

CROSBY AREA

The bear seasons started slow based on anecdotal reports.

Oars ‘n Mine Bait and Tackle (218) 546-6912

DULUTH AREA

Bear harvest and activity at baits has been mixed from hunters early this season – 14 were registered as of Tuesday morning.

Chalstrom’s Bait (218) 726-0094

ELY AREA

Bear hunting success has been limited to start the season.

The Great Outdoors (218) 365-4744

EMILY AREA

Bear hunting reports have been light, and bear hunters aren’t seeing much activity at baits, likely due to a healthy acorn crop.

Redding Sports and Spirits (218) 763-2191

GRAND MARAIS AREA

Bear hunting reports have been limited, baits don’t seem to be getting hit as much as last year, and the harvest was down through the first weekend.

Buck’s Hardware (218) 387-2280

HACKENSACK AREA

Bears seem to be hitting baits despite a bumper acorn crop.

Swanson’s Bait and Tackle (218) 675-6176

HIBBING/CHISHOLM AREA

Opening weekend bear hunting reports have been light.

Lucky 7 General Store (218) 254-7168

LAKE KABETOGAMA

Bear hunting began with mixed results. Most baits are being hit regularly with most hunters holding out for a bigger bear.

Gateway Store (218) 875-2121

MORA AREA

A handful of bears have been shot, but most hunters report an abundance of acorns.

Jerry’s Sport & Bait Shop (320) 679-2151

PARK RAPIDS AREA

Bear hunter success has been limited.

Delaney’s (218) 732-4281

Smokey Hills Outdoors (218) 237-5099