Will the bear quota be met this year?

[breacher]

This is something I am paying close attention to. As most of you know, last year the use of hounds for bear hunting was banned. In 2012, 42% of the bears taken were by the use of hounds.

As of November 7th, 736 bears had been killed. The season opened August 17th. So far that's 8.8 bears per day in the state. At the same kill rate of 8.8 per day and 57 days left in the season, the total for the year would be approximately 1237.

It will be interesting to see what happens.....

 

[Lungpopper]

Does the quota change every year or is it the same? I don't remember what the # is.

 

[breacher]

The quota is 1700. Its been the same for the last few years.

 

[Lungpopper]

My thoughts are that the quota wont be hit and the 8.8 per day # will go down significantly after deer season is over.

 

[AirRifleHunter]

I would agree with Lungpopper... I think the number taken per day will go down dramatically after deer season because allot of hunters do both at the same time and if they don't get one many don't go back out later to try.

 

[BuckHunter]

It looks like Neil is doing his part to see the quota is met.

 

[breacher]

It looks like Neil is doing his part to see the quota is met.

Yeah no doubt! Harvest number is now at 874. When Neil is guiding, you can actually watch the number go up! ;D