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