Ontario Canada has always had a spring bear hunt but because of pressure from the city areas of the province this hunt was cancelled. Since that time the bear problem is out of control in the rual areas of the province. Bears are being shot and left where they are. The ministry responsible for hunting has hot lines set up to tell you how to deal with problem bears. Northern cities have hired live trappers to remove bears to remote areas where they can be a problem there. The Provincial Government states that the cancellation of the spring bear hunt has no effect on the bear population. I ask why not have it?
A fall hunt for bear in Northern Ontario is not costly and is almost 100%. Most outfitters have bait stands set up from spring to fall. The hunt is also an easy do it yourself. North Bay, Newliskard, Timmins etc. areas have 1000's acres of Crown land . All one needs is to set up baits in various locations and have the patience to sit in your tree stand. Bear weights up to 500 lbs. have been shot with the average 200 to 300 lbs.