If you look at the annual harvest reports from the DNR, you will find that there are very few people who are successful. I’ve been bringing the average down annually since 2019. :-)
Some conclusions from that experience:
1. Block out as much time as you can and then add some more. My partner and I have cut two hunts short because of wind conditions and we’re sure it hurt our chances. It will take time to draw a bear to your location, whatever method you use.
2. Be ready to deal with meat care in abominably warm temperatures. I launched last September 30th and watched my thermometer climb to 82° during the day. We came out several days later in snow flurries.
3. Be ready to protect the meat from other bears. Here is my approach:
Bear Fence specs4. Here’s the DNR publication on BWCA bear hunting:
BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA WILDERNESS BEAR HUNT INFORMATION