ny state should alow baiting or dogs here lands not very good for stalking in most areas . But i think that will be alongtime befor that happens . we have no bear here in oswego area to hunt but I did go out to idaho to hunt bear.(i spot and stalked bear there) they alow dogs and bait in idaho but hunters have to pay a little more and register early to use them other hunters have to stalk if they miss that deadlline. i like the way idaho is set up for bear hunting as well. i would love to hunt bear in our state of ny myself if i get the chance .Good luck to all the hunters and may you get the trophy of your deams.