Bear Baiting, a "Double Standard"?

[MN/Kyle]

In Minnesota, it is legal to bait bear. However, it is illegal to bait deer. If both were legal, I'd still bait bear but I would not bait deer.

What is you're take on this? What do you think of bear baiting? If both were legal in you're state, would you bait only bear, only deer, or both?

Why?

Do you believe baiting bear is unethical? Does anyone live in a state where baiting bear is legal, and do not partake in this precedure?

I believe baiting bear in Minnesota, where I live would be the ONLY way to kill a bear. My farm is surrounded by swamps, and they don't often leave them. To shoot a bear without bait would be near impossible. They do roll in corn fields oncein a GREAT while but this is usually at night, or out of season.

Just curious, really. I don't plan on changing my ways

[Bowtech 360]

Bait bear with some nice corn or acorns

[TeeJay]

IDK either way. Really what is the difference between salt licks, food plots and a feeder? What ever floats yer boat.

[MN/Kyle]

ORIGINAL: Bowtech 360

Bait bear with some nice corn or acorns

Whats the difference? lol

They like candy, rolls, and bacon better anywayThe bears in my woods have a sweet tooth[8D]

[Dozen Arrows]

I agree, it is a double standard. Besides, wouldn't it be safer to bait a bear rather than trying to stalk a bear? Maybe that's just me, but I don't think so...

[MN/Kyle]

ORIGINAL: Dozen Arrows

Besides, wouldn't it be safer to bait a bear rather than trying to stalk a bear?

Black bear don't really pose a threat, unless you get between a sow and cubs, so maybe.

The problem is, I'd give it a try, if it was possible in my woods.

Someday, I want to spot and stalk bears.

[Bowtech 360]

Man im moving to where there is some bears, sound like fun creatures to hunt, how do they taste tho?

[MN/Kyle]

ORIGINAL: Bowtech 360
how do they taste tho?

One of my favorite meats, when cooked right.

You can't over-cook it.

It's a little greasy, but that is where the flavor is.

Caribou is the only meat that beats a bear burger on the grill IMO.

[Dozen Arrows]

ORIGINAL: MN/Kyle

Black bear don't really pose a threat, unless you get between a sow and cubs, so maybe.

The problem is, I'd give it a try, if it was possible in my woods.

Someday, I want to spot and stalk bears.

I might do it if I am packing Ebony and Ivory and have a friend along with me who is 6'5" 250 lbs has a suicidal death wish and carrying a loaded 12 guage. I can only imagin walking up the road or through the woods and suddenly come face to face with one. If you fit that description then I will go hunting with you!

[MN/Kyle]

ORIGINAL: Dozen Arrows

I might do it if I am packing Ebony and Ivory and have a friend along with me who is 6'5" 250 lbs has a suicidal death wish and carrying a loaded 12 guage. I can only imagin walking up the road or through the woods and suddenly come face to face with one. If you fit that description then I will go hunting with you!

Meh. Not quite. 5'10.5" 160lbs (soaking wet[&:]) LMAO.