I think the state record up here is just over 600 pounds. But like ke CI stated they get baited, trapped using a leg hold snare ( which has some results but bears are smart and avoid them) and hounding. The most effective is over bait which can be very difficult. It all depends on the abundance of natural food and most being nocturnal. With our dense woodlands and swamps these methods are very much needed. We don’t have that many hunting them so the state passed a law allowing bears can be taken by hunting (1bear) and then by trapping (1 bear) allowing 2 bears a year. They are working hard at trying to get people here to hunt them. But that’s not working out so well..