States Allowing Bear Baiting USA

The following states (United States) allow legal bear-baiting. Make sure and follow the state’s laws and procedures regarding the legal hunting and baiting of bears.

Alaska – Idaho – Maine – Michigan – Minnesota – New Hampshire – Utah – Wisconsin – Wyoming

Alaska

Alaska Department of Fish and Game (main site)
Rules and Regulations
Seasons and Requirements (pdf)

Idaho

Idaho Fish and Game (main site)
Black Bear Hunting Seasons and Rules (pdf)

Maine

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (main site)
Bear Hunting and Baiting Laws

Michigan

Michigan Department of Natural Resources (main site)
Black Bear Hunting Information
Michigan Black Bear Digest (pdf – include baiting information)

Minnesota

Minnesota Fish and Wildlife (main site)
Bear Hunting Regulations

New Hampshire

New Hampshire Fish and Game (main site)
Wildlife Baiting (bears)

Utah

Utah Division of Wildlife (main site)
Rules and Regulations (2019 Utah Black Bear Hunting Guidebook)

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (main site)
Baiting and Feeding Regulations

Wyoming

Wyoming Game and Fish Department (main site)
Regulations (See Sections “Big Game-Baiting of Big Game Animals-Chapter 63” and “Trophy Game-Black Bear-Chapter 3”)