Bear Baiting, a "Double Standard"?
07-31-2008, 08:47 PM
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Bear Baiting, a "Double Standard"?
In Minnesota, it is legal to bait bear. However, it is illegal to bait deer. If both were legal, I'd still bait bear but I would not bait deer.
What is you're take on this? What do you think of bear baiting? If both were legal in you're state, would you bait only bear, only deer, or both?
Why?
Do you believe baiting bear is unethical? Does anyone live in a state where baiting bear is legal, and do not partake in this precedure?
I believe baiting bear in Minnesota, where I live would be the ONLY way to kill a bear. My farm is surrounded by swamps, and they don't often leave them. To shoot a bear without bait would be near impossible. They do roll in corn fields oncein a GREAT while but this is usually at night, or out of season.
Just curious, really. I don't plan on changing my ways
What is you're take on this? What do you think of bear baiting? If both were legal in you're state, would you bait only bear, only deer, or both?
Why?
Do you believe baiting bear is unethical? Does anyone live in a state where baiting bear is legal, and do not partake in this precedure?
I believe baiting bear in Minnesota, where I live would be the ONLY way to kill a bear. My farm is surrounded by swamps, and they don't often leave them. To shoot a bear without bait would be near impossible. They do roll in corn fields oncein a GREAT while but this is usually at night, or out of season.
Just curious, really. I don't plan on changing my ways
07-31-2008, 08:53 PM
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RE: Bear Baiting, a "Double Standard"?
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Bait bear with some nice corn or acorns
Bait bear with some nice corn or acorns
They like candy, rolls, and bacon better anyway
The bears in my woods have a sweet tooth[8D]
07-31-2008, 08:56 PM
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RE: Bear Baiting, a "Double Standard"?
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Besides, wouldn't it be safer to bait a bear rather than trying to stalk a bear?
Besides, wouldn't it be safer to bait a bear rather than trying to stalk a bear?
The problem is, I'd give it a try, if it was possible in my woods.
Someday, I want to spot and stalk bears.
07-31-2008, 08:59 PM
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RE: Bear Baiting, a "Double Standard"?
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how do they taste tho?
how do they taste tho?
You can't over-cook it.
It's a little greasy, but that is where the flavor is.
Caribou is the only meat that beats a bear burger on the grill IMO.
07-31-2008, 09:03 PM
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RE: Bear Baiting, a "Double Standard"?
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Black bear don't really pose a threat, unless you get between a sow and cubs, so maybe.
The problem is, I'd give it a try, if it was possible in my woods.
Someday, I want to spot and stalk bears.
ORIGINAL: Dozen Arrows
Besides, wouldn't it be safer to bait a bear rather than trying to stalk a bear?
Besides, wouldn't it be safer to bait a bear rather than trying to stalk a bear?
The problem is, I'd give it a try, if it was possible in my woods.
Someday, I want to spot and stalk bears.
07-31-2008, 09:06 PM
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RE: Bear Baiting, a "Double Standard"?
ORIGINAL: Dozen Arrows
I might do it if I am packing Ebony and Ivory and have a friend along with me who is 6'5" 250 lbs has a suicidal death wish and carrying a loaded 12 guage. I can only imagin walking up the road or through the woods and suddenly come face to face with one. If you fit that description then I will go hunting with you!
ORIGINAL: MN/Kyle
Black bear don't really pose a threat, unless you get between a sow and cubs, so maybe.
The problem is, I'd give it a try, if it was possible in my woods.
Someday, I want to spot and stalk bears.
ORIGINAL: Dozen Arrows
Besides, wouldn't it be safer to bait a bear rather than trying to stalk a bear?
Besides, wouldn't it be safer to bait a bear rather than trying to stalk a bear?
The problem is, I'd give it a try, if it was possible in my woods.
Someday, I want to spot and stalk bears.
