Any Discounted Bear Over Bait hunts available for SEP?

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14 July 2017, 20:31

BuffHunter63

Any Discounted Bear Over Bait hunts available for SEP?

I would like to hunt black bear over bait this fall, but I don't want to spend $2800.00 or more.

I have limited mobility (I can ride a horse/ATV) but wouldn't want to have to walk more than 4 or 5 hundred yards to the stand.

BH63

15 July 2017, 07:55

DLS

Cost would be higher, but I believe Jake Jeffries was recently offering a Sept grizzly hunt over bait in Alaska. It was on here somewhere.

15 July 2017, 07:59

TREE 'EM

What part of NA are you looking for?
There are some dirt cheap bait hunts for Black Bear out there.

15 July 2017, 08:10

boarkiller

Buy Idaho tag and hunt DIY in Idaho
Set your baits and voila...
It'll cost you hell of a lot less than $ 2,800.00

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15 July 2017, 08:16

Crazyhorseconsulting

quote:
Buy Idaho tag and hunt DIY in Idaho
Set your baits and voila...
It'll cost you hell of a lot less than $ 2,800.00

I hunted bear in Idaho in 2010, and did get a bear, but unless a person lived in Idaho or less than 500 miles one way from the area to be hunted, my bet is a person will be out a bit more than $2800.00.

I would like to do another bear hunt if I can find one I can afford. The bear I killed was good but I would like to get one just a little bigger, and I am not interested in hunting bear with dogs.

15 July 2017, 08:30

boarkiller

True Randall, still very reasonable , but takes time so coin toss is a must .
Either pay for short hunt where all is set or take time and do it on your own.
I hunt Idaho and of course living within an hour from there, it still took a month to get a bear this year.

15 July 2017, 08:52

Crazyhorseconsulting

quote:
True Randall, still very reasonable , but takes time so coin toss is a must .
Either pay for short hunt where all is set or take time and do it on your own.
I hunt Idaho and of course living within an hour from there, it still took a month to get a bear this year.

We're kinda short on bear here in Texas and even if they was as common as feral hogs, they will never allow a season.

15 July 2017, 15:40

p dog shooter

quote:
Originally posted by boarkiller:
Buy Idaho tag and hunt DIY in Idaho
Set your baits and voila...
It'll cost you hell of a lot less than $ 2,800.00

Yes if you live near by know where to go have the time and bait.

Just showing in up in Idaho is like saying come to Wisconsin throw a bait out and shoot a bear.

Might happen but if you pick the wrong area is not going to happen. Idaho is some what a big state.

I like doing DIY hunts but also learned doing it cold can cost you a lot more. Then hiring the local information.

Search MN in the over the counter zone there is some very reasonable hunts out there.

15 July 2017, 17:41

boliep

quote:
We're kinda short on bear here in Texas and even if they was as common as feral hogs, they will never allow a season

Keep your hopes up.

I never thought Georgia would allow bear hunting either. Several years ago a season was established with good results so far.

15 July 2017, 18:15

hikerbum

Contact North Country Lodge in Maine....they are likely booked, but may have cancellations or last minurpte spots.....great place. All inclusive for around $2000.

15 July 2017, 21:30

DCS Member

I would love to do something like this. Bait may not be my deal, but it's a black bear.

17 July 2017, 03:07

boarkiller

quote:
Originally posted by p dog shooter:
quote:
Originally posted by boarkiller:
Buy Idaho tag and hunt DIY in Idaho
Set your baits and voila...
It'll cost you hell of a lot less than $ 2,800.00

Yes if you live near by know where to go have the time and bait.

Just showing in up in Idaho is like saying come to Wisconsin throw a bait out and shoot a bear.

Might happen but if you pick the wrong area is not going to happen. Idaho is some what a big state.

I like doing DIY hunts but also learned doing it cold can cost you a lot more. Then hiring the local information.

Search MN in the over the counter zone there is some very reasonable hunts out there.

Bit of research on Lochsa country in Idaho does wonder for DIY hunts
Running water and cover and baits and you'd be surprised
Makes it fun vacation with hunting as a bonus

17 July 2017, 16:05

Bama15

Contact Mark Young. He sent a friend of mine on one in Maine and they had a great time. I can't think of the outfitter but you could google it.

17 July 2017, 20:40

BuffHunter63

Thanks for all the replies. I will check out the Maine outfitters.

I am looking to pay around $2k (inclusive) for the hunt, and I will of course fly in and use a rental car at my expense.

I am not too picky about where I hunt, although I prefer not to have the hassle of bringing a firearm into Canada, as long as I can fly in reasonable close to a major airport and drive to the place within two or three hours.

Thanks again.

BH63

20 July 2017, 00:38

Poyntman

Buffhunter
Look at the New Mexico option that popped up with a very good rate at $2,950
A little above your set number...but not much...

20 July 2017, 20:46

BuffHunter63

^
I have found quite a few bear hunts for around $3K, but that is a little above what I am willing to pay for another bear (killed one on a self-guided hunt a few years back).

Thanks for posting.

BH63

21 July 2017, 01:33

hikerbum

The Maine one I mentioned above is right about $2k,,,,,the lodging and food are well worth it.

03 August 2017, 21:00

BuffHunter63

^I have contacted them.

Thanks.

BH63

08 August 2017, 21:37

BuffHunter63

I have booked my hunt. Thanks to everyone for their ideas and especially to hikerbum who came up with an outfitter that meets my price budget.

I will let everyone know how the hunt turns out.

BH63