Pa Black bear hunt
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Philadelphia
Posts: 142
Pa Black bear hunt
Looking to go on a Black bear hunt in pa but do not know where to start. I never hunted bear, and was looking for some insite to what I need to do to. areas to hunt, should I seek an outfitter and anything else I can't think of right now. Oh before I forget I want to harvest with my bow. any help would be greatly apreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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RE: Pa Black bear hunt
There are a few options for black bear in Pa. Personally, I hunt Lycoming county every year. We have had a camp there for about 100 years and Lycoming harvested more bear than any other county last year. You could also look into pike county. The had 2 of the largest bear taken last year (roughly 800 lbs each). Either way it's going to be pretty tough with a bow because baiting is illegal in our state. Take into consideration the fact that only 10% of all bear hunters are successfull, and that's with rifle.