Last few days I’ve been camping down this trail hundred yards or so in the picture. Been hearing something just after dark sniffing around. Bacon and eggs mushrooms pretty regularly. Decent bear making these tracks I believe ..read more

Article explains why and also that this happened in 2022. It goes on and states CDC advised to assume all bear meat contains the bacteria. Black bear 'kebabs' gives family parasitic worms, 3 people hospitalized local12.com ..read more

I'm asking if anyone on here knows of anyone that has some private property that is willing to have a ol fart check off his bucket list , to shoot a Michigan black bear ? I believe I am one point short of having the maximum number of points so being drawn isn't a issue. I'm not a novice bear hunter. Always went to Canada but haven't in the last few years. Any help or advice is appreciated. PM's welcome. Thank you ..read more

I might be ahead of schedule, I’m moving the barrel tomorrow to a new site just behind the camp. ( 1921 Bronson Settlement.) check it out. I hope to set up a brand new bait site / feeding site. Main menu “ beaver I la l’ orange.lol. Pop corn, black oil sunflower seeds ,corn, oats, dog food, anise, an oil pit with anise, a few dried / frozen berries ..read more

How do you guys decide what hunt do you want to put in for? Im seriously considering applying but I still don't know what hunt or BMU I want to put in for? Gotta assume the UP has the most bears? So I would assume my best shot is to apply for a unit up there? But is there anything special about the different hunt dates ..read more

Can anyone please help me? I am not cheap but my wife is wondering if anyone knows the best hunting guides in Bergland. I called a few my wifes not happy with the $$$ I prefer someone who doesn't run dogs nothing against it just not my style Anyone got a great guide for a great price ..read more

Shifting bear population could pose big problem for local farmers Black bears that were once common in West Michigan are slowly returning, posing a threat not just to residents and pets, but to local farmers and their bottom lines. www.woodtv.com ..read more

I know its a loaded question, but I'm sitting on 6PP trying to decide if I want to apply for another one or think about pulling the trigger. Ive never bear hunted so its something on the bucket list, and I'm getting antsy! If I did get drawn I would most likely hire a guide. So my question for you all is what should i do wait or apply? If I do apply what unit would use choose on giving you the best shot at a bear ..read more

I’ll have accumulated 19 points this year for bear, and my daughter would like to try bear hunting, if she applies for the draw with me, do we get drawn as 19 points or do they use the lowest points in group ..read more

The guide says 5-6 points for our BMU and particular hunt. Does that mean we might not get drawn with 5? I couldn't find any %'s for success. I'm guessing 6 would be a guaranteed draw ..read more