the one i saw and spooked was a 6 1/2" bear. i know this b/c he came up to the top of the bait bag and that was at about 6 and a half feet. he was a pretty boar too. nice coat on him. we will probably go back in 2 years, if i can go with college and all. i will not be putting in for the joisey bear permit, b/c it is going to be too crazy in nj