Wisconsin Bear Hunting

i got a tag this year for bear hunting and i amm looking for some advice. i am wondering wear i should bait on my land. the last 2 years i have had a friend and a family member hunt the same stand and both have seen bear and got them on the trail camera at the same stand. my dad thinks that i should hunt on the other side of the land which is across a fairly messy swamp. do bears really travel that far and through that much just to get food. any advice is greatly appreciated. thanks. notice the screen name. that is literally the spot that the bear have been seen and that is not a joke. the spot is called bearhill and that is the name of the road we r closest to.

I have received a tag for Zone D. I thought I had someone lined up but that has fallen through. I am open to sitting on bait or hunting with dogs. I waited 17 years to put in for the tag and hate to waste it. If anyone can steer me to a good guide or fellow hunter I would be much appreciated.

Its hear once again. The 2026 bear baiting season has started. Amazing how fast it comes.  Still cannot get to most of my baits. Roads closed,  some snowbanks, and very wet overall.  Might try to fire a few up this weekend.  However, with snow, ice, and 20 degree temps. Most likely will hold off another week. 
Good luck to all in the coming season. 

Steve

big mac have you tried Jeese Quale at Green Water Walleyes? He guides on Castle Rock and Petenwell and offers guided bear hunts.

Thanks Huntfish!
 Going to be very tough to find someone with experience & trust.
 But not alot of options. 
Not sure why no local outfitters/guides in the area.
 Although, in 3 years, I THINK I've only caught 1 bear on camera. 
 Thank you,
Big Mac 

Facebook ad for local person to bait? Talk to local baitshop owners, small gas station, grocery store owners, local bow or gun range club? 

I wish I could find an outfitter/guide in the Big Flats/Arkdale/Hancock area. Or even someone that would bait a small property. 
Big Mac 

Yes, when you draw you forfeit all your preference points.

I have been applying for years, just waiting for a time when I would be able to go. I guess this is the year. 

Maybe a dumb question: if you are lucky enough to draw a tag(in any Zone), do you lose all your points?
Thank you, 
Big Mac 

Wow, 12 points for "A". I remember when it took 3 points.

Friend of mine drew in A on 12 points. I got a tag, too, but I had plenty of points. 

12 points zone A. No luck...

I didn’t draw in B with 10, my kid drew in B with 13

Go Wild was updated AND they sent an email if you were successful.  I drew zone B with 12 points.  Email was received today at 1:42pm.

I just checked. No status change. Same amnount of points. Also I recieved e-mal when I got my turkey tag.

Results are in!