It is against the law in Wisc. to bait with any animal product, most dog foods would fall in that catagorie, as well as most table scraps. Just letting you know so you don't get in trouble. Good luck in your quest.
Iarrowed a 500 pounder (My biggest bear)in unit "C" a while back. It was near Wausau. Here is a pic.
Here is an article about the hunt:
http://www.bloodbro.com/articles/archives/2006/02/the_bathtub_bea_1.php