Jim Frankenberry and his son, Ryan
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Those who have participated in Maryland Black Bear Hunts have had a lot to say…
The following are comments DNR received from sportsmen who participated in previous Maryland Black Bear Hunts. It says a lot about the quality of the experience and the support the DNR staff provides.
My total experience was awesome, my son was with me as my subpermittee and got to see his dad get serious 'buck/bear fever' we still laugh! Glad we didn't have the video camera I would have never lived it down. The whole experience with everyone involved was positive and I am praying to draw permit in 'o9. Thanks!!!
We have enjoyed each and every hunt we have participated in- even though we haven’t harvested any bears. We just enjoy the experience.
I am satisfied with the present laws and the way the DNR operates the bear season.
The bear team did a great job this year. Thanks!!
Everything ran smoothly and was done in a professional way.
Great experience - I loved all aspects of the hunt. Hope to hunt bear in MD again. Thank you!
You all do a good job. Thank You.
DNR has done an excellent job from start to finish for the bear hunt. The prehunt meeting was very interesting and educational. Would strongly recommend you continue having these meetings especially for first timers.
I think it was just a great and smooth operation. Thank you.
DNR does a good job of bear management and harvesting.
Prehunt meeting very informative. Good job over - all.
Yes I liked the registration process it was very speedy attended the prehunt meeting it was very informational bear hunting regulations were very helpful. The Billmeyer checking station employees were very helpful and friendly.
I have attended 3 prehunt meetings, each was better than the ones before. Rep for DNR is very knowledgeable and delivers the info clearly and with enthusiasm. Check in waited until we got there and very informative and cordial, I enjoyed the process. Thank you for the experience.
Wonderful hunt. You have the hunt when the bears are active, the weather is mild and you are making sure the bear are not over harvested. Keep up the good work. Can't wait until my next bear hunt.
Run very well, prehunt meeting very informative and necessary.
I think it is a very well thought out managed hunt.
Everything was great!
It was a wonderful experience. Very professionally run. I would love to do it again.
I thought everything was excellent.
I had a great time, enjoyed the area, the people associated with 'project' are very professional and run a great hunt, you should be congratulated - if given the opportunity I will do it again. Thank you.
I enjoyed the hunt very much. I saw 1 bear but did not have a good shot, but it still made the hunt worth it. I would commend those organizing the hunt, it was very well run and organized. Thank you.
Very well organized. Great time at the prehunt meeting. Did see some scat and scrapes but did not see any bears. I hope to do it again. Thank you all.
I was thrilled with the hunt this year. I bagged my first bear ever. The application and registration process were simple and easy to do. The package I received in the mail before the hunt was a bonus - lots of great information. The instructor at the prehunt was thorough and helpful, and the check station personnel were terrific. If my luck holds, I look forward to another chance to return!
Meeting was quick and to the point.
I enjoyed it and hope to do so again.
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