I applied last year for the first time and did not get drawn.I am in the RED OAK zone.The most tags are in that area and I did not get drawn.Most likely you will not get a tag.I probily won't get a tag either.I'll bank my 2nd point and get one next year.

Does MI allow non-residents to hunt bear?

Northern,
Thats kinda what I am setting myself up for so I don't get disappointed. I know it is a tough draw, but eventually it will happen......might be 70 when it does, but hey better late than never!

Matchbook, yes they do allow non resident hunters I believe, but as you read above, it is very tough to get drawn being on the points system..........learning more and more as I go.

On the point's system you get one point each year you apply
So first time app's have one point going into the draw.
If you have four point's it is supposed to be gauranteed you get your choice.
I do know some people got drawn the first year but they had put in for the second or third hunt.
But yes since the point's sytem was put in place it's a crap shoot weather or not you get the draw.
I wish you luck on your draw.