They just posted the 2010 Bear Hunt regs, the DNR has really cut the permits down:( I called and asked for the reason! They put me on the phone with some big shot who worked with the lotteries! He claimed that the state probably has 25,000-30,000 bears, but the number of applicants is slipping and the success rates arent what they expected! The last 2-3yrs have been tough due to the late spring pushing the berry crop back into bear season. This year could be a good one though, my group has pref. points and the spring is way early too! Also with the DNR cutting the permits down, competition will be reduced! Life is good