[Ken Chiarella]

NJ (my home state) recently voted to allow bear hunting. The state plans to issue up to 10,000 permits to hunters who have passed a course on how to target bear. The hunt would take place in several of NJ counties during 6 days in December. Is anyone planning to hunt?
I'm not, but I think my brother-in-law is. I don't think I could do it. I don't have a problem with dear and turkey, but I don't know about bear. Any thoughts?
Ken Chiarella

 

[kenster]

Ken,
Here in MI they give bear permits on a "point" system. Every time you apply you get a point. You have to rack up points to get a tag. One day I hope i get one! Although I have had bear meat a few times..nothing to write home about for sure. The best was bear BBQ and lots of Bud Light that seemed to make the bear better.

As for shooting one..I'd go with the "bigger the better" on this one. A nice big rifle in hand. Don't think I'd like a pissed off bear chasing me down! Although nothing beats a nice shoulder shot from a 7mm or a 300 mag....