• How Long Does It Take for a Bear to Find Bait?

    How Long Does It Take for a Bear to Find Bait?

    Putting out bear bait is supposed to attract bears, right? The question is how long will it take before the bears actually find your bear bait? On average, a bear-baiting station will be found by bears anywhere from 1 to 7 days after you stock it. If the bears aren’t finding your bait in over…

  • Spring bear hunters reminded of baiting rules | East Idaho News

    Spring bear hunters reminded of baiting rules | East Idaho News

    IDAHO FALLS – With spring black bear hunting season well underway, Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters that using bait comes with easy to follow rules. Yet each spring, some run afoul with the law when their blunders could easily be avoided. Source: Spring bear hunters reminded of baiting rules | East Idaho…

  • Can You Bait Bear in West Virginia?

    Can You Bait Bear in West Virginia?

    Is bear baiting legal in West Virginia? Bear baiting is legal in nine states in the USA, but unfortunately, Virginia is not one of them. It is illegal to: 1) hunt bears with the use of bait (includes, but not limited to, corn and other grains, animal carcasses or animal remains, grease, sugars in any…

  • Can You Bait Bear in Washington?

    Can You Bait Bear in Washington?

    Is bear baiting legal in Washington? Bear baiting is legal in nine states in the USA, but unfortunately, Washington is not one of them. Notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 77.12.240, 77.36.030, or any other provisions of law, it is unlawful to take, hunt, or attract black bear with the aid of bait. Washington State Legislature…

  • Can You Bait Bear in Virginia?

    Can You Bait Bear in Virginia?

    Is bear baiting legal in Virginia? Bear baiting is legal in nine states in the USA, but unfortunately, Virginia is not one of them. Black bear hunting over bait is prohibited in Virginia. Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries The only alternative is to plan a hunt in one of the listed legal states…

  • Can You Bait Bear in Vermont?

    Can You Bait Bear in Vermont?

    Is bear baiting legal in Vermont? Bear baiting is legal in nine states in the USA, but unfortunately, Vermont is not one of them. Hunting bears over bait is prohibited. Bear dogs may be used with a permit, but no commercial guiding is allowed with bear dogs. Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department The only alternative…

  • Can You Bait Bear in Texas?

    Can You Bait Bear in Texas?

    Is bear baiting legal in Texas? Bear baiting is legal in nine states in the USA, but unfortunately, Texas is not one of them. The Black Bear, Ursus americanus, is on the state endangered species list. Texas Parks and Wildlife The only alternative is to plan a hunt in one of the listed legal states…

  • Can You Bait Bear in Tennessee?

    Can You Bait Bear in Tennessee?

    Is bear baiting legal in Tennessee? Bear baiting is legal in nine states in the USA, but unfortunately, Tennessee is not one of them. Hunting prohibited over a site where bait has been placed to feed or attract wildlife unless the bait has been removed at least 10 days prior to hunting. Tennessee Wildlife Resource…

  • Can You Bait Bear in South Dakota?

    Can You Bait Bear in South Dakota?

    Is bear baiting legal in South Dakota? Bear baiting is legal in nine states in the USA, but unfortunately, South Dakota is not one of them. There is no way to apply for a bear hunting application or license in South Dakota. SOUTH DAKOTA GAME, FISH AND PARKS The only alternative is to plan a…

  • Can You Bait Bear in South Carolina?

    Can You Bait Bear in South Carolina?

    Is bear baiting legal in South Carolina? Bear baiting is legal in nine states in the USA, but unfortunately, South Carolina is not one of them. It is unlawful to hunt or take bear by the use or aid of bait; or attempt to hunt or take bear by use or aid of bait; hunt…