I didn't know you could use one for bears. I thought they were only listed for deer and elk in firearm restricted areas. Are you bear hunting in a firearm restricted area? My dad has shot a couple with his back in WI. Good luck.
I wont be in a firearm restricted area, the regs state:
Hunters may use any lawful big game modern firearm, archery, or muzzleloader equipment for hunting black bear (pg46)
It is unlawful to hunt wildlife with a crossbow except in firearm restriction areas during modern firearm seasons, However, disabled hunter permittees in possession of a crossbow special
use permit may hunt with a crossbow in any season that allows archery equipment (pg77)
My understanding is no permit=firearm restricted areas only
Permit= All of archery season anywhere a "traditional archer" can hunt, and I have a permit so hopefully Ill be gettin me a bear tomorrow
