Outfitter for Black Bear in MD

The #1 community for Gun Owners of the Northeast

Member Benefits:

  • No ad networks!
  • Discuss all aspects of firearm ownership
  • Discuss anti-gun legislation
  • Buy, sell, and trade in the classified section
  • Chat with Local gun shops, ranges, trainers & other businesses
  • Discover free outdoor shooting areas
  • View up to date on firearm-related events
  • Share photos & video with other members
  • ...and so much more!

    • Register Log in
    mwelliott

    mwelliott

    Online
    May 17, 2006
    265
    Columbia
    Does anyone have any experience with an outfitter for black bear in Maryland? I have a lead on what seems to be a good one but wanted to check around a little before plunking down the cash.

    I have a LOT of shooting experience, just not a lot of hunting experience and need the help of a professional in this arena.

    Thanks in Advance,

    Mike
     
    lax

    lax

    Ultimate Member
    Feb 12, 2008
    3,132
    Baldwin
    so you got a tag in the lottery, lucky. I havent seen much for outfitter but DNR tries to set up with a landowner who have a nuisance bears
     
    mwelliott

    mwelliott

    Online
    May 17, 2006
    265
    Columbia
    Thanks for the heads-up. Ill have to give them a call when they open back up on Tuesday. Now I just need to get to the AGC and sight in the rifle I will use.
     
    M

    MDHunter

    Ultimate Member
    Mar 12, 2007
    1,207
    Free America
    MD blackies aren't that tough to kill, a .300 WSM with 180 grainers will be more than plenty. You could even use 150 or 165 grainers if you want, see what shoots best out of your rifle.

    Use a quality bullet (Nosler Partition, Core Lok Ultra, Trpohy Bonded Bear Claw, etc). A .300 WSM will have a bullet moving pretty fast, and cheap bullets may break up if they hit bone or rib.
     
    mwelliott

    mwelliott

    Online
    May 17, 2006
    265
    Columbia
    MDHunter said:
    MD blackies aren't that tough to kill, a .300 WSM with 180 grainers will be more than plenty. You could even use 150 or 165 grainers if you want, see what shoots best out of your rifle.

    Use a quality bullet (Nosler Partition, Core Lok Ultra, Trpohy Bonded Bear Claw, etc). A .300 WSM will have a bullet moving pretty fast, and cheap bullets may break up if they hit bone or rib.
    Click to expand...

    Thanks for the information. I was looking at Winchester Supreme XP3 Is this a good bullet or just some snazzy marketing? I'm just now paring down the list to a couple different boxes to see what the rifle likes.

    Thanks Again!

    Mike
     
    Spot77

    Spot77

    Ultimate Member
    May 8, 2005
    11,591
    Anne Arundel County
    Good luck with your bear hunt!!


    Two things I'd like to ask:

    An after action report of your hunt; the area, any spottings, etc.

    If you're fortunate enough to bag a bear, I wouldn't mind a little sampling of bear meat. :D
     
    mwelliott

    mwelliott

    Online
    May 17, 2006
    265
    Columbia
    Spot77 said:
    Good luck with your bear hunt!!


    Two things I'd like to ask:

    An after action report of your hunt; the area, any spottings, etc.

    If you're fortunate enough to bag a bear, I wouldn't mind a little sampling of bear meat. :D
    Click to expand...

    Thank you! I will have a full report after all the action. Even if I come up empty I still think the experience would be worth sharing. I will also be setting up a separate Twitter account just to share the action as it happens depending on cell coverage of course. I can't use my normal account because I have too many bunny-hugging friends:tdown:
     
    You must log in or register to reply here.

    Users who are viewing this thread

    Total: 2 (members: 0, guests: 2)
    MD Elite Firearms Sales

    Latest posts

    Forum statistics

    Threads
    275,333
    Messages
    7,277,387
    Members
    33,436
    Latest member
    DominicM

    Latest threads

    Top Bottom