Recommendation for black bear

[Threejs]

I would like to take my daughters bear hunting. Prefer somewhere in the US. Also would like to keep the shot distance around 200yds or less. Anyone know a good hunt in Maine or NY or Washington? Or anywhere?

Thanks guys

 

[Guy M]

Are you looking for guided, or do-it-yourself?

I'm in Washington and have done fairly well on spot & stalk hunts here. Sometimes it doesn't work, sometimes it does. I have taken a couple of 300+ yard shots, but normally 200 yards and less is quite possible. Our season started August 1st in much of the state, and on Sept 1st more of the state opened. The bears have been hunted pretty hard now, for a couple of months.

Guy

 

[BountyHunter]

Eastern NC has the largest black bear in the US. They kill several in the high 700 lb each year. Record is over 800.

 

[Guy M]

Didn't weigh my grizzly, but those figures are heavier than I'd estimate for the arctic grizzly. Some black bears get big, really big!

Eastern NC has the largest black bear in the US. They kill several in the high 700 lb each year. Record is over 800.

 

[okie man]

Best bang for your buck would be a bow hunt in Arkansas!

 

[BountyHunter]

NC record is 880. The game commission records show 1014 over 500 from 1969-2015 And last couple years they killed a couple more in high 790 to just over 800 that were in papers

 

[Guy M]

Those are some mighty big black bear! Cool.

 

[jett]

Here are a few Eastern NC bears taken on our farm:

 

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[jett]

Here is the website of friend of mine that does excellent guided bear hunts in our area:
http://conmans.homestead.com/

 

[Guy M]

Love it! I've been hearing about those out-sized black bears in NC for years.

Thanks for posting your photos!!!

Guy

 

[Threejs]

What would be the average chance of getting a bear there? Considering the situation I need a hi-odds hunt. My girls are growing up and I only have a few years before they are off to college.

 

[jett]

I would say the opportunity to kill a bear is close to 100%. I believe that may even be the guarantee with the Conman's guide service. These bears have really become a nuisance to most people in the area as the population has steadily grown. Give Mike Noles a call at Conman's. He is a great guide and family man who will look out for your daughters.