Kelly Hill Spring Bear

[matttyson]

I drew Kelly Hill spring bear and was wondering if any previous tag holders would be willing to share info.  Also, Is IEP permit worth the $$? 

[KFhunter]

not really, there's a ton of ground you don't need a permit for although there are a good amount of bear on IEP lands peeling trees.   I just think IEP ought to invite spring bear hunters and cook them hotdogs at the IEP gates to welcome them.     

[Machias]

I happen to think the permit is a great deal.   

[Harleysboss]

The permit is $10 a day or something like $60 for the year. Cheap insurance.

[BULLBLASTER]

I happen to think the permit is a great deal.   

[Henrydog]

Where is IP land in the Kelly Hill Unit?     I have spent a lot of time up there.  I know there is a fair about of Private around the roads, and good chunks of  DNR and FS.  Where the heck is the IP land?

[KFhunter]

Up HWY 25 by Northport


IEP maps here:
https://www.quality-service-inc.com/inland-empire-paper-company/maps/


Kelly Hill maps here:
https://www.quality-service-inc.com/app/download/7117285530/Northport+Mitchell+Rd+area.pdf
and
https://www.quality-service-inc.com/app/download/7117285524/Northport+Sheep+Creek+area.pdf

[KFhunter]

I happen to think the permit is a great deal.   

Not knocking IEP permit, just saying there's a lot of ground on Kelly Hill that's not IEP land. 

[Henrydog]

Duh...crap I am getting old.  Thank KF.  I'm normally on the Barstow side but wow that was a brain fart

[matttyson]

Thank for the advice.  I'll post a report after the season.

[tgomez]

Yes get the IEP permit for sure or I can almost guarantee you that Hunter will issue you a fine. He works with IEP and is a local up that way. I see him every year I am up their in the fall season. I recommend staying on stand and be very patient. Patience and a good pair of binoculars will kill you bear in 105. I see at least 2 bear up their every fall. Best of luck!