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Who got their tag?

I'm in... Hopefully another successful year up in Waskish.

Good Luck!

Ken

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Crud. Got a preference point is all. frown.gif

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Did not get drawn for area 51. A little weird since every year I look there is always left overs. Oh well, have to go no quota. smirk.gif

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preference point here. Area 51

Shoot! It was going to be my first year bear hunting, too. Darn it.

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I got mine for area 24. My girl friend didn't get drawn for area 26. Hopefully we can get her a surplus area 24 permit.

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Got mine, ya that seems alittle weird that 51 didn't have surplus usually they have a couple hundred leftover, well I received mine for 51 so I will be good to go!!

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Maybe gas prices has something to do with area 51 not having any surplus this year. Oh well, have to hunt no quota east of town.

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I agree that seems weird. I got drawn this year but I am surprised that there was more then 3000 applicants. There are already too many people hunting in the area I hunt.

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I got mine in Zone 31 but my buddy has not received one in the mail yet- I got mine on Sat. How can he find out if he was not drawn?

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Walterman-

Where abouts are the 7 of you headed? I'll be near Finland. Good Luck.

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I will be near Fairbanks/Tomi - does anyone know where the Bassett Township Cemetary is?

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I know exactly where that is I will be hunting in the area mabey we can hook up for drinks in Hugo (you know where they help UGLY people get laid) ooo.gif the first round is on you or Rick

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I don't know Ron, Last year we were lucky just to get out of there without being stabbed!

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Well now that sucks, i missed the application this year and with my wife over seas we just figured we would buy the surplus tags for 51. I am not going to enjoy telling her that now she will have to wait until next year to get a chance at a bear.

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Just a question about the color phases- In MN do some bears change from cinamon to black or do they stay cinamon all their lives- is this even possible- I ask because my guide said that he has a 400# cinamon in the area and just wanted to know if he stays that color all year or he is that color now and will be black come september. Thanks

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will be in zone 31. already bring bait up to finland to stock up. cant wait first year acually hunting this year. not baiting for my uncle. everyone in zone 31 where ya hunting around?

iceman

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where did you find any info on surpluse tags, got mine, a couple of frineds missed draws and a re looking for alternatives.

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We hunt up near Tofte and usually maintain 10-12 active baits. I know its the beginning of June but im excited and have been preparing for some time. What does everyone have for bait??

Here is my list so far with a lot more on the way.

2 Chest freezers with dough nuts.

1 Chest freezer with frozen meats scraps.

50 lbs of beaver meat

500 lbs of bread

25 Gallons of liquid molasses

5 Gallons of liquid smoke

We will also have two 55 gallon drums of apples, one full of sweet corn, and another with oats and corn.

If anyone has some interesting "secret" mixes or bait recipes email me as I have some very good bait recipes that I wouldnt mind sharing.

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I heard Molases is not good for bait. The bear eat it and get a stomache ache (they love the taste though) and they will not eat for a couple days?

Has anyone else heard this?

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I also heard that about Molasses. A guy told me just to use a touch of it and not a bunch. I have never used it myself. My bait consist of:

55 Gallon drum of Trail Mix (400lbs)

160 lbs of licorice

160 lbs of gummy bears

100 lbs chocolate

80 lbs berry patch bear bait

150 lbs donuts

Will also be adding these items right before season:

Dog Food

Apples

Scent Balls

Liquid spray scent

Grease

I also want to hang a beaver carcass from a tree by the bait. I heard that they can't resist beaver. True? Is it legal to hang a carcass from a tree?

As far as secret mixes I have none. I have a found out through trial and error that a wide variety of bait is better. Bears are like humans and different bears like different things. More variety of bait you have the better chances multiple bears will visit your site. grin.gif This year my cousin and I are going no quota by Milaca. Anyone else? I will have the time to bait this year so how much should I put out the first time? You see my list so I was thinking a ice cream bucket of each. To much? I will only have one station and my cousin will have one station. If we each get a bear we might go after another one. (No quota= 2 Bear limit)

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