2017 Minnesota Black Bear Hunting Report I
Post date: Sep 11, 2017 1:14:48 PM
RED LAKE
Bear hunters are finding some decent success.
Mort’s Dock (218) 647-8128
BEMIDJI AREA
A few bear have been shot, but a big acorn drop has started to limit activity at baits.
Taber’s Bait (218) 751-5781
BLACKDUCK AREA
Bear hunting success has been very good and overall activity at baits has been strong.
Timberline Sports and Tackle (218) 835-4636
CROSBY AREA
The start of bear season went well with a lot of activity at baits and good success.
Oars ‘n Mine Bait and Tackle (218) 546-6912
DULUTH AREA
The bear season is off to a strong start with a bunch of average-size bears being taken.
Chalstrom’s Bait (218) 726-0094
EAST CENTRAL MN
A few bears were shot in the area’s no-quota zones.
Tales and Trails Sport Shop (763) 856-3985
EMILY AREA
Bear hunter success has been very good, and many people commented that they have had multiple bears at their bait.
Redding Sports and Spirits (218) 763-2191
GRAND MARAIS AREA
Bear hunting has been OK with an average number of bears registered during the first few days of the season.
Buck’s Hardware (218) 387-2280
HACKENSACK AREA
Most bear hunters are reporting active baits and decent success.
Swanson’s Bait and Tackle (218) 675-6176
PARK RAPIDS AREA
Bear reports have been limited.
Delaney’s (218) 732-4281
Smokey Hills Outdoors (218) 237-5099
STAPLES/LITTLE FALLS AREA
Bear hunting reports have been limited.
Da Fishin’ Hole (320) 631-0056