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