DIY Bear Hunt? What Guide? So many what ifs.....

[365buckin]

Does anyone know how a guy can hunt bears at an affordable rate and not have to wait 4 or more years for his preference points to add up high enough? 47 percent of applicants in Wisconsin zone C drew with 1 point. Are there any other states with better odds? Is an outfitter a must??? No Quota Zone in Minnesota???

[dan]

No quota zone is over the counter. You just buy the tag... You need to do the research and find a hunting spot though... Its mostly private land, but hunting spots can be found or leased. As far as unit "c" in Wisconsin, its a pretty fast draw, if you can find a decent spot to hunt. Guides and outfitters are not a must, but it might be a good idea to hunt with one at least once before taking up bear hunting so you get to learn a little about bear hunting if you lack experience.

[john1984]

I drew my first ever tag in 2014. I rented a bait site from a guide in zone C. He had no daylight trail cam pics during the hunting season, my rental bait site got logged and he had no back up baits to put me on like he said he would. But he had good pics during July and August, next time I'll do it myself around the same area and just find a darker remote area like dan says to do.

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