All license, permits and tags are the responsibility of the hunter.

Information and applications for Minnesota Bear Hunting for both Resident and Non resident hunters is available at the following link:

http://www.dnr.mn.us/hunting/index.html

or simply visit any business in Minnesota that handles and sells licenses through the ELS system. If you have problems applying  for Zone 12 permits on-line and do not have access to a Minnesota license facility, feel free to give us a call and we wll be more than happy to assist you with your application..

 Application for Zone 12 bear hunts begin some time in early March and usually applications need to be in by May 1st, winners for the Zone 12 Lottery Bear Hunts are nortified by mail by or before July 1st, or winners are also listed on the above link after July 1st. If a hunter is successful in the Zone 12 Lottery area , book your hunt as soon as you can to save your place in this hunt with Bearpaw Guiding.

Because not all hunters will be lucky enough to get a bear tag for Zone 12... Please give us a call... We will be offering a limited number of "No Quota Zone" hunts that do not require an early application and can easily be purchased over the counter at any business in Minnesota that handles hunting licenses through the ELS system, by both Minnesota Residents and Non residents both.

Prior to hunt, all hunter's/guides will be required to sign an Injury Waiver Release Form that will be kept on file.

Responsibilities of Our Hunters

You will need to bring the following with you to your hunt  with BearPaw Guiding:

*Weapons of choice and ammunition

*All Hunting Gear and Camo

*Permits, Licenses and Tags

*Bedding (sleeping bag,pillow)

* Toiletries

*Beverages

*Food for 5 Days (4 local restaurants and bars are available within the area) 

*coolers/bags and/or storage for hides and meat