RE: Minnesota Black Bear?Anyone.....
I Have Bowhunted Mn. several times many years ago with excellent success. I only killed one Bear (pictured) but did pass on 7 others over the years.4 Friends that hunted with me (various times)(1)MISSED one of 2 Bears around 150#s, another shot & lost a HUGE Bear & passed on 2 others, another shot the only Bear he saw & it was just under 17" skull, took 17" at that time to make P&Y. Another took a 19" Bear his 1st day of Bowhunt. I have Bowhunted Ontario several times& missed 2 Bears & saw nothing 3 times. Quebec once & took a 19". All Canada Bowhunts were guided (the Law requires) & the Mn. were DIY.
In several Bear hunts I have "SEEN" the most Bears in Mn.. Most of my hunting was up the Gun Flint Trail in the Boundary Waters area close to Canadian Border. Remember-many years ago for all these hunts. I have thought about going back to Mn. as from my experience, I would have my best chance there.