I can't go on the hunt this year anyway but antelope doesn't really appeal to me a great deal. But I was thinking of some hunts that I would be interested in and I wondered what kind of hunt the rest of you would be interested in. I was thinking a bear hunt would be a fun hunt for members to get together on. We could fish etc. in the morning and then hunt in the evenings and most likey kill multiple animals. Would anyone be interested in a hunt like that or what in particular would you be interested in? I am just trying to guage interest here. Thanks

I'm certainly interested in bear hunting. I've never been but have been doing much reading and was planning to do some baiting this fall. I would depend on where the hunt takes place mostly though. I'm working on a limited budget so long travel and pricey outfitters would exclude me. I'm certainly interested though.

Another question is what type of hunt would you want to put together? It's possiably to get a "full boat" being lodging, meals, hunt, and trophy care as well or just baiting services where a guide will start baits for you pre hunt?

More info eagerly requested

I don't know adams I am interested in suggestions. I would go for either type of hunt depending on what others are interested in if anyone is in fact interested. You got any suggestions? I personally would prefer to hunt in the states for spring bear but I don't know what states allow baiting spring bear and I don't know which states offer good bear hunting. Anyone else know of any good places to go?

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.

If you want a spring bear hunt then for east coast people Quebec would be the place to go. I would look into that and remember your money is worth 125% up here. we lost our spring hunt here in Ontario due to a well heeled and organized anti hunt lobby. For west coast vancouver Island has some of the best black bear hunting on the continent.

Sounds like something I may like to do as long as it is spring bear not fall.

Put me down for next year SA as long as beer can be included after I drop my new rug.

If you are looking to go on a hunt for bear we have great hunting here in Alberta. You can expect many different phases in just about every area from black to blonde and cinnamon to brown. I would suggest looking in Andrew Lake Lodge. I have never hunted there but know people who have and have enjoyed themselves.

in vermont we have monster bears in the mnts. if u go u might want to try the mnts. near rutlage i dont know if vermont alows bait but big bears and it is fun i hunt for them at our camp in the mnts. near townshed it is fun

I've never hunted bear but would like to. I heard Maine is good and mabe cheaper than Canada. Anyone know the truth in it?