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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: matttyson on March 23, 2017, 03:25:20 PM

Title: Kelly Hill Spring Bear
Post by: matttyson on March 23, 2017, 03:25:20 PM: 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 $$?
Title: Re: Kelly Hill Spring Bear
Post by: KFhunter on March 23, 2017, 03:30:01 PM: 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. :twocents:
Title: Re: Kelly Hill Spring Bear
Post by: Machias on March 23, 2017, 09:40:44 PM: I happen to think the permit is a great deal. :twocents:
Title: Re: Kelly Hill Spring Bear
Post by: Harleysboss on March 24, 2017, 07:42:52 AM: The permit is $10 a day or something like $60 for the year. Cheap insurance.
Title: Re: Kelly Hill Spring Bear
Post by: BULLBLASTER on March 24, 2017, 07:56:37 AM: Quote from: Machias on March 23, 2017, 09:40:44 PM
I happen to think the permit is a great deal. :twocents:
:yeah:
Title: Re: Kelly Hill Spring Bear
Post by: Henrydog on March 24, 2017, 07:59:19 AM: Where is IP land in the Kelly Hill Unit? :dunno: 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?
Title: Re: Kelly Hill Spring Bear
Post by: KFhunter on March 24, 2017, 11:14:55 AM: 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
Title: Re: Kelly Hill Spring Bear
Post by: KFhunter on March 24, 2017, 11:28:46 AM: Quote from: Machias on March 23, 2017, 09:40:44 PM
I happen to think the permit is a great deal. :twocents:

Not knocking IEP permit, just saying there's a lot of ground on Kelly Hill that's not IEP land.
Title: Re: Kelly Hill Spring Bear
Post by: Henrydog on March 24, 2017, 11:41:49 AM: Duh...crap I am getting old. Thank KF. I'm normally on the Barstow side but wow that was a brain fart
Title: Re: Kelly Hill Spring Bear
Post by: matttyson on March 24, 2017, 08:10:16 PM: Thank for the advice. I'll post a report after the season.
Title: Re: Kelly Hill Spring Bear
Post by: tgomez on April 07, 2017, 11:38:13 PM: 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!