From what I've read I do not believe any of the eastern states allow spring bear baiting. Canada would be the best bet but I anticipate it will be out of my price range. Some of what I read was older material but I think Washington may have spring bear hunting but I'd have to investigate it more. Even if they did it would likely be cheaper to go visit our friends to the north. IMO the odds for a trophy (book bear) are better up north.