Bear Hunting Archives - Bangor Daily News

Maine Guide and tracker recover partially eaten black bear

by Susan Bard September 17, 2026September 16, 2026

Black bears are notoriously tough animals, capable of traveling hundreds of yards, sometimes even miles, after being wounded.

People who oppose bear baiting have no idea what they’re talking about

by Chris Sargent, Outdoors Contributor September 14, 2026September 12, 2026

Outdoors Contributors

I wanted to shoot a bear. Here’s why I did.

by Dennis Corriveau, Outdoors Contributor September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

Bear baiting is a family affair in Maine

by Susan Bard August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Many Mainer hunters don't think it's ethical to shoot a bear with her cubs.

Many Maine hunters say shooting a bear with her cubs is unethical

by Pete Warner August 25, 2026August 24, 2026

He shot his first bear on opening day. It’s now a Maine archery record.

by Susan Bard August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

The largest bear harvested in Maine was 700 pounds. I asked the guide how they did it.

by Susan Bard August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

2 bear hunting myths you should ignore before your hunt this fall

by John Floyd, Outdoors Contributor August 11, 2026August 11, 2026

Outdoors Contributors

I hired a Maine guide in the past. Here’s what I’m learning about bear baiting on your own.

by Pete Warner, Outdoors Contributor August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

Outdoors Contributors

How to set up a successful bear bait site in Maine

by John Floyd, Outdoors Contributor July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

3 tips to judge black bear size before your hunt this fall

by John Floyd, Outdoors Contributor July 13, 2026July 13, 2026

Outdoors Contributors

I went on my 1st bear hunt in 1977. 2 years later, Maine ended spring bear hunting.

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Outdoors Contributors

A hunter’s top picks for spring bear hunting across the US and Canada

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Maine hunter beats Lyme disease to complete rare Grand Slam with her dad

by Susan Bard November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

Maine hunter sets new state record with female black bear

by Susan Bard October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

Hunter gets permit to kill nuisance black bear in Bar Harbor

by Shaun Farrar, Bar Harbor Story September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

Police and Courts

New Jersey man dies while hunting bear in Maine

by Ethan Andrews September 16, 2025September 17, 2025

Why baiting Maine bears isn’t a canned hunt

by Susan Bard September 6, 2025September 5, 2025

Are you ready for your Maine bear bait hunt?

by Susan Bard August 22, 2025August 22, 2025

These are the changes to Maine hunting laws for 2025

by Susan Bard August 14, 2025August 14, 2025