Here is the report for this years bear hunt...I like to keep these to compare what the locals giving out for information to see who is not fibbing...The first set is this year and after that is last years...
Outdoor News : 2007 Black Bear Hunting Report
RAINY LAKE
Bear season has been 'pretty good' by most accounts.
Loon's Nest (218) 286-5850
BEMIDJI AREA
Bear hunters did well opening weekend.
Bluewater Bait and Sports
(218) 444-BAIT (2248)
BLACKDUCK AREA
There were more bears shot on opening day than all of last year.
Timberline Sports and Tackle
(218) 835-4636
CASS LAKE AREA
Bear hunters are struggling.
Sunset Cove Resort (800) 279-4831
DULUTH AREA
About 20 bears have been registered - most of which were taken the first day.
Chalstrom's Bait (218) 726-0094
GRAND MARAIS AREA
Bear registrations are down from last year with about 30 animals taken as of Tuesday morning.
Buck's Hardware (218) 387-2280
GRAND RAPIDS AREA
Bear and goose hunters are seeing less action than last year and success is limited.
Ben's Bait and Tackle (218) 326-8281
HACKENSACK AREA
Only two bears have been registered with most baits being hit after dark.
Swanson's Bait and Tackle (218) 675-6176
LAKE KABETOGAMA
Bear season has been going well and several big animals have been harvested.
Gateway Store (218) 875-2121
www.gatewaygeneral.comLAKE VERMILION
Bear season is going 'very well', highlighted by a 500-pound animal.
Lake Vermilion Trading Company
(218) 666-6052
lakevermiliontradingco.com
RED LAKE
Bear season opened with plenty of action.
Dr. Tackle Sports (218) 647-8657
Copyright ? 2007 Minnesota Outdoor News
Dennis Anderson, Star Tribune
Last update: September 12, 2006 ? 6:47 PM
BEAR OPENER SEPT. 1
A harvest of about 3,500 animals is expected (total state population: 20,000-30,000), with a success rate again this year of about 25 percent among hunters holding permits. Hazelnut and acorn crops have been good across the north, and both compete with hunters' baits.
Minnesota Outdoor News
RAINY LAKE
Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:21 AM EDT
Bear hunting has been very good, with ?a lot more? taken during the first weekend this year than last.
Friday, September 8, 2006 9:16 AM EDT
Bear hunting has been very good, with ?a lot more? taken during the first weekend this year than last.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006 3:58 PM EDT
The first week of bear season went well, but it has slowed considerably since then.
BLACKDUCK AREA
Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:21 AM EDT
A bumper acorn crop is limiting bear activity and local goose numbers were down during opening weekend.
Friday, September 8, 2006 9:16 AM EDT
A bumper acorn crop is limiting bear activity and local goose numbers were down during opening weekend.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006 3:58 PM EDT
Less than a dozen bears have been registered.
Wednesday, September 20, 2006 3:59 PM EDT
Bear hunters continue to struggle; many say it's the poorest season they can remember.
CROSBY AREA
Wednesday, September 20, 2006 3:59 PM EDT
Bear hunting has dropped off.
DULUTH AREA
Wednesday, September 20, 2006 3:59 PM EDT
More than 50 bear have been registered, which is up from last year.
GRAND MARAIS AREA
Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:21 AM EDT
The bear season has been very good with numerous animals shot and consistent activity at most baits.
Friday, September 8, 2006 9:16 AM EDT
The bear season has been very good with numerous animals shot and consistent activity at most baits.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006 3:58 PM EDT
Bear hunting has been decent and registration totals are running similar to last season.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006 3:29 PM EDT
Bear registrations have wound down since the first week of the season.
HACKENSACK AREA
Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:21 AM EDT
Only a handful of bears had been registered by Tuesday morning.
Friday, September 8, 2006 9:16 AM EDT
Only a handful of bears had been registered by Tuesday morning.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006 3:58 PM EDT
Only five bears have been registered so far and most hunters report limited activity.
Wednesday, September 20, 2006 3:59 PM EDT
Only five bears have been registered, but grouse hunters are finding some success.
LAKE KABETOGAMA
Wednesday, September 20, 2006 3:59 PM EDT
Bear registrations are down from last year, but grouse hunters are doing well throughout the area.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006 3:29 PM EDT
Bear season is winding down and registration totals are down from last year.
LAKE VERMILION
Wednesday, September 13, 2006 3:58 PM EDT
Bear hunters are reporting about a 40 percent success rate.
McGREGOR AREA
Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:21 AM EDT
The bear season has been very good. Most hunters report a lot of activity at baits and harvest numbers appear up from a year ago.
Friday, September 8, 2006 9:16 AM EDT
The bear season has been very good. Most hunters report a lot of activity at baits and harvest numbers appear up from a year ago.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006 3:58 PM EDT
Nearly 20 bears have been registered, but bait activity seems to be slowing.
PARK RAPIDS AREA
Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:21 AM EDT
The bear harvest has been limited during the first few days of the season.
Friday, September 8, 2006 9:16 AM EDT
The bear harvest has been limited during the first few days of the season.
RED LAKE
Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:21 AM EDT
Bear hunters are doing well and most report plenty of activity at baits.
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