Where is the best bear hunting in Michigan?

For your best odds at drawing a Michigan bear tag, the Baraga unit, which covers the northwest portion of the Upper Peninsula including the Keweenaw Peninsula, offers the most available tags. Statewide, you stand about a 15 percent chance of drawing a tag.

Where are the most bears in Michigan?

Upper Peninsula
Bear populations throughout Michigan are currently stable or are increasing, depending on the region. Bears are found across roughly 35,000 square miles of suitable habitat, mostly in the northern two-thirds of the state. The Upper Peninsula is home to most of the state’s black bears.

Where are the most bears in lower Michigan?

A majority — around 10,000 — of Michigan’s bears reside in the Upper Peninsula. In 2020, there were about 2,700 bears in the northern Lower Peninsula. Norton said bears are particularly expanding into newer areas where they haven’t been in recent years, such as the western side of the Lower Peninsula.

How much is a Michigan bear tag?

You can apply for a preference point only at any license agent or online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses. The cost is $5. When purchasing your application, select “Preference Point Only”.

How far south are black bears in Michigan?

State DNR wildlife technicians and biologists say 90 percent of the bears are in the Upper Peninsula with most of the remainder are in northern Lower Michigan. But bears are now being spotted as far south as the Indiana border.

Are there Grizzlies in Michigan?

The only species of bear found in Michigan is the black bear. Michigan’s forestland in the Upper Peninsula provides the ideal habitat for the species, with ample food and plenty of cover.

What caliber is best for black bear hunting?

Best Caliber For Black Bear Hunting: . Not only is the . 30/30 Winchester a proven black bear killer, but it’s possibly the most-proven black bear killer on the market. It’s a quick expanding cartridge that can hit a bear with a 155-grain bullet coming in at 2,390 fps and 1,966 ft/lbs.

Where can I hunt bear in Upper Michigan?

Black Shadow Guide Service provides bear hunting in Upper Michigan. Our bear hunts are done over bait on private and public land. We only hunt the first season. Each hunter will be provided with 2 active bait sites and only that hunter will hunt on those baits.

Where can I find a full description of bear hunting dates?

For a full description of bear hunting dates in both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas, as well as a map of the bear management units, please see the Bear Hunting Digest. Bear licenses are limited and only available through a drawing.

Do you do bear hunting over bait?

Our bear hunts are done over bait on private and public land. We only hunt the first season. Each hunter will be provided with 2 active bait sites and only that hunter will hunt on those baits.

How are your bear hunts done?

Our bear hunts are done over bait on private and public land. We only hunt the first season. Each hunter will be provided with 2 active bait sites and only that hunter will hunt on those baits. This helps in giving the hunter the best experience possible.