BANGOR DAILY NEWS • September 12, 2024
When it comes to hunting in Maine, no topic breeds more division between not only hunters and non-hunters but also within the hunting community itself than whether we should be able to hunt bears over bait. Bear baiting in Maine has long been scrutinized. The practice remains intact currently for many reasons, nearly all of which are backed by research, statistics and data gathered by Maine State biologists and hunters. Without baiting, hunters would be unable to even come close to the state’s bear harvest goals in order to help regulate the population. ~ Chris Sargent