Where to hunt Black Bears in US next Spring?

[iShoot17]

If spring is your goal hunt, PA is not your huckleberry.

While PA does have some big bears - they are only huntable September - December (via various means, specific WMUs, specific hunt date windows, etc.).

 

[jimbo111]

To add to that, the bears are big because they are old, they are old because they are hard to hunt, they get shot when they get old and lazy and hang around easy feeding places. One (big one) was shot while someone was feeding him day old donuts and bread, an absolute no-no in PA, that was an illegal kill.

 

[MW204]

I heard there may be two bears in Hyde county that will go 1000lbs according to my contacts in NC.

 

[backwoodsshooter]

Hyde county nc to be more specific

that's actually my plan this year, head to the coast as the bears over in western NC aren't as big and can be an absolute PITA to recover

but if he's looking for spring bear NC isn't the place.

 

[dogz]

I'm looking for a guided hunt.

K, you want to go guided do you want to do a bait hunt or a spot and stalk?

 

[WEATHERBY460]

K, you want to go guided do you want to do a bait hunt or a spot and stalk?

Either is fine.....

 

[dogz]

I'm for thinking that a bait hunt across the border would be a good one for you to consider. Soon as the borders open up.

 

[jimbo111]

Border is open, opened on the 9th.

 

[jshepherd61]

PA is not your state, not that many bears per hunter and to have a real chance they need to be driven out. Less than 5000 killed over entire season and the season is not long. Just sayin!

True but have seen some big ones! Both in the Poconos and the Blue Ridge of WV

 

[dogz]

Yes some big ones come out of that state but...would you have to find a big one on demand verse scat house luck.........

 

[steel2]

if I understand right it's only open to those that take the COVID shot…. So to some it's still closed lol

Border is open, opened on the 9th.

 

[jimbo111]

You are correct, there is a protocol for entry, but if your like me ( die hard hunter ) you'll do whats necessary to hunt!

 

[Beer Baron]

I have had good luck in Valdez harbor AK. Jack Bay is where we shot our bears in the spring. There are a lot of bears out there and the terrain is pretty steep. Morning an evening the bears come out on shore to feed. The best part is having an excuse to go to Alaska!

 

[emp1953]

Hyde county nc to be more specific

I second the vote for Hyde County NC. Contact Lily Pond Creek Outfitters, They hold some great leases in Hyde County. Centerfire rifle too. Check out their website and facebook page for some of the huge blacks they've harvested. I would contact him soon, he fills up quick. Talk to Dock.