I saw one in the back of a truck about 6 or 7 years ago that weighed in at over 500 pounds here in Maine. They took it with dogs.

Largest I ever saw taken was 455 with dogs. Biggest on bait was slightly over 375.

Better plan your Maine bear hunt soon because the anti' s have started the referendum to ban bear hunting with dogs, bait and traps. We knew we were on the list but did not know they were going to be here so soon.