A bear license and tag are required, in addition to a hunting or archery license. The limit is one bear by any legal method. Within 24 hours after time of kill, the hunter must exhibit the bear to a conservation officer, with reproductive organs attached. Only one bait site is allowed and only the person listed on the permit may bait or add any bait. The bait site must have a legible sign, at least 3 inches by 6 inches, with baiter's name and address and may have names of 2 other persons listed who could then take bear over the bait.
Baiting permits are available at regional offices.
To hunt bear with dogs, a permit is required and available by mail from the Law Enforcement Division at Fish and Game's headquarters. Nonresidents must show proof that hunting bear with dogs is allowed in their state of residency. To hunt deer during the muzzleloader season, a person needs a hunting license, plus a muzzleloader license. No separate muzzleloader tag is issued. Deer may be hunted in the Bear Brook Refuge with bow and arrow only.