Has anyone been bear hunting in Maine?

[bonzaiberger]

I'm going to Maine the last week of Aug. to hunt black bears, has anyone done it? Do you have any advice?

 

[c604]

My father inlaw and I were drawn for a moose hunt in zone 6 after 13 years. My wife's family still lives in caribou so I will be hunting their property. Maine is extremely remote and there is lots of bears. When you drive into the town of allagash you see signs that say "welcome bear hunters" during bear season. Nice to see places that still welcome hunters. I would definitely get a guide and get their recomendations on equipment. #1 thing is lots of mosquito repelant. There will be lots of them. Also stop in Freeport and visit LL Bean, you won't regret it.

 

[yotewacker]

Yes, I went to Canada and got a black bear with a bow. Just be careful, a wounded bear is vicious.

If you take a bow, do not use mechanical tips, just broad heads.

 

[huntall50]

Yes, but not in Maine but Idaho. I hunted with a guide out of a tree stand over bait sites and usually started in the afternoon and hunted until last light. Dress light and only carry essentials which include bug spray and water. Bears are very quiet as they move their pads are like pillows muffeling sounds as the walk. Have your head on a constant slow moving swivel scrutinizing all movement. Good luck.