Plum Lake 2024 Hunt
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From: Plum lake
29-Jan-24
We have 3 spots that opened up for this spring hunt. May 5-10. This will be our first week of hunters.
From: Plum lake
05-Feb-24
All 3 spots have been filled for this week. There are 2 spots open for May 26-31. This is at our new south tent camp where we are only running one week of 6 hunters. This area has not been hunted in the past ten or so years.
From: jmiller
05-Feb-24
We are looking forward to June!!!!
From: Plum lake
06-Feb-24
It’s going to be another awesome year in the bear woods.
From: Plum lake
08-Feb-24
One spot left for our May 26-31 week at our south Tent camp.
From: Plum lake
14-Feb-24
We still have that one spot open in May 26-31. Had a few guys interested but nobody has taken the spot yet. This is prime rut week in our area.
From: Plum lake
29-Feb-24
All our spots have been filled for this spring season. Looking forward to having everyone in camp. Old friends and new ones.
We will be at the Ohio Open Season Sportsman Expo. Booth #1023 March 15-17. If your in the area stop in.
From: Plum lake
01-Apr-24
2 spots have just opened up for May 5-10. This is our first week of hunters. Spring has sprung here and it’s looking like another early spring season.
From: Plum lake
06-Apr-24
Still have the 2 spots open for spring. If this week doesn’t work for you we can put a hunter in the week of June 2-7. This is a prime bear rutting week.
From: jmiller
06-Apr-24
Mike make sure you save a couple bear for us!!!
From: Plum lake
07-Apr-24
We’ll have plenty to choose from. I wish we could add a second bear as we have too many.
From: Plum lake
08-Apr-24
The two spots have been filled. Thanks again to Bowsite for allowing us to promote our business here. Looking forward to seeing what this springs hunt will bring. Good luck to everyone who will be out chasing bears.
From: Plum lake
08-Apr-24
The two spots have been filled. Thanks again to Bowsite for allowing us to promote our business here. Looking forward to seeing what this springs hunt will bring. Good luck to everyone who will be out chasing bears.
From: Plum lake
10-Apr-24
Baiting is well under way and having great weather to be out there. Absolutely no bugs yet so that’s always a bonus.
From: DConcrete
10-Apr-24
Heck yeah! Bear season is here!! Looking forward to this Mikey
From: Plum lake
11-Apr-24
From: Plum lake
14-Apr-24
Relocating a bait site today but didn’t want to make the extra trip.
From: Plum lake
30-Apr-24
Beaver dam opened up and flooded our trail into one of our baits. So now we have to canoe to get in there
Beaver dam opened up and flooded our trail into one of our baits. So now we have to canoe to get in there
Bears can be real assholes at times lol. This is the 3rd time over the years that these barrels ended up in the beaver pond.
From: Zebrakiller
01-May-24
See you in a few weeks
From: mooseslayer
01-May-24
Looking forward to our hunt. Save a few big ones!!!
From: Plum lake
04-May-24
It’s shaping up to be a great year. Looking forward to having you guys in camp.
From: Plum lake
06-May-24
We are on the board on Day 1 of our spring hunt. Bob made a great shot and got his 18th black bear. An awesome boar to start off the year. Congrats
From: VAMtns
07-May-24
Nice bear
From: Zebrakiller
07-May-24
Ready to get in truck!
From: Plum lake
11-May-24
Kolton made a great shot on an awesome boar. Congrats. 2nd tagged punched for the week.
From: Plum lake
11-May-24
Tom struggled this week with seeing bears. But that didn’t stop him by putting the hammer down on a mature boar on his last evening hunt. Congratulations Tom on your first ever Black Bear. I think he’s hooked for life now.
From: Plum lake
11-May-24
There’s a reason Jeff has a huge smile on his face. I’m sure most of you followed his hunt throughout the week. If you haven’t it’s best that you do. With only 4 hunters in camp this week Jeff waited till the last precious moments of his hunt to anchor this STUD. Congratulations Jeff. You toughed it out right to the dying last few minutes. That wraps up our first week of hunters. Great week with a great group of hunters.
From: mooseslayer
11-May-24
Great job hunters. 4 for 4. Seems the bears starting moving better towards the end of the week. Can't wait to get up there Mikey.
From: Plum lake
13-May-24
Lucas’s first night of bear hunting is one he won’t ever forget. When I drove into the bait site to pick him and his grandfather up, I knew he threw some lead. You still can’t wipe the smile off his face. Congratulations on your first of many bears. He also made a fantastic shot and the bear died just out of site.
From: Plum lake
13-May-24
Tim didn’t waste anytime in the blind with his grandson. 2 hours after Lucas shot and Not wanting to be outdone by the new bear hunter he decided to shoot this great bear. Big gun = big hole. Bear didn’t go far.
From: Plum lake
13-May-24
Mark on his very first bear hunt and first evening sit shot a real trophy. Bear weighed in at 335lbs and 19 8/16 skull. Not too bad for his first bear. That makes 3 for the first night of our second week of hunters. 4 more to go this week.
From: grape
13-May-24
Thanks for letting us follow. Good luck!
From: Zebrakiller
13-May-24
What a start
From: mooseslayer
13-May-24
Wow, nice job young and old. Great action for the start of the week.
From: DConcrete
13-May-24
Wow hell ya. It’s turning on big time It looks like.
From: Plum lake
14-May-24
Mark on his very first bear hunt and first evening sit shot a real trophy. Bear weighed in at 335lbs and 19 8/16 skull. Not too bad for his first bear. That makes 3 for the first night of our second week of hunters. 4 more to go this week.
From: Plum lake
18-May-24
Brian made his second trip up to hunt with us and made a great shot on this boar. Very easy tracking as it was laying just outside the bait site.
From: Plum lake
18-May-24
Christine shot her very first bear on the 4th night of her hunt. She had some great bear action that evening and got it on video
From: Plum lake
18-May-24
Myles made his second trip up with us and brought his son along. Their plan was to leave camp a day early to make the long trip back home. So after we got the text bear down we headed to go pick him up and start the skinning and processing late that evening.
From: Plum lake
18-May-24
Mark Sr had an unbelievable sit on his last evening hunt. I told him either two things are gonna happen tonight. 1. They will come in early and feed before the storm hits or or 2. It’s gonna be a bust and they will wait it out till the storm passes. Well the bears choose option one. He had bears 10 minutes after I dropped him off and had 5 bears on the bait when this bruiser walked in. He stood motionless. With his bow already in his hands he waited for him to turn broadside. Shoots, wack. Only half arrow penetration. Get the text come quick, I’m covered in bears and not sure on the shot and it’s raining here. Pull up to the stand and he’s still standing there like he’s hunting. Motionless. Not coming down from the stand. Motion him to come down. Still nothing. Weird. What’s happening that I don’t see? Well shock took over…..or just that damn scared with all the bears everywhere. He did come down and we discussed what happened. Slowly following some blood, raining like beat hell I knew time was not on our side. I hurried the track job and started finding plenty of blood. Now it’s an easy trail to follow. Bump one bear thinking damn he’s still alive. Nope. Young bear looks healthy runs off. Then I see the bear laying there dead. Told Mark I think we’re gonna find him within 30 yards cause there is so much blood and he’s starting to dart a little. He has no idea I’ve already seen him. Give him the thumbs up and he breaks down in tears, or it was the rain I’m not really sure but man was he ecstatic. His last evening sit with only a couple hours left in his hunt and he makes it happen. 340lbs and bang on at 19” skull. A quick skin and processing job and it’s in the freezer ready for the ride home. That wraps up our second week with 7 for 7. Thank you to our repeat hunters and new friends with a great week of hunting.
From: VAMtns
18-May-24
WTG Great Hunts
From: Plum lake
24-May-24
Gary seen 14 bears on stand his first evening when he took this beautiful colour phase. Cinnamon body with a blonde back. Very unique bear and it’ll make a great looking mount. Congratulations Gary
From: Plum lake
24-May-24
Jeremy passed on some bears his first evening. And decided night 2 he was gonna let one fly. Made a great shot and an easy recovery.
From: Plum lake
24-May-24
On Night 2 Mark couldn’t resist the shot opportunity and took this beautiful chocolate bear. Made a great shot and it’ll make a great mount.
From: Plum lake
24-May-24
New bait site and first hunter to hunt that stand. Gavin made a great shot and harvested his first bear.
From: Plum lake
24-May-24
Repeat client Lynn makes short work when it comes to harvesting a bear. You better be quick with the record button, cause when she’s ready to shoot she makes it quick. Great shot and the bear didn’t leave the bait site.
From: Plum lake
24-May-24
Liz had a couple great nights on stand. Day 3 she killed a great big Old sow with grey hair and worn and broken teeth. Congratulations Liz on a great bear
From: Plum lake
24-May-24
A big thanks to this group from Wisconsin and One from Nebraska. Old friends and now some new friends. We had a fantastic week with lots of laughs and burnt a ton of firewood lol. But that’s ok. Happy clients for the week.
From: Plum lake
24-May-24
A big thanks to this group from Wisconsin and One from Nebraska. Old friends and now some new friends. We had a fantastic week with lots of laughs and burnt a ton of firewood lol. But that’s ok. Happy clients for the week.
From: mooseslayer
24-May-24
Quick shout out to Plum Lake Outfitters. 6 down 1 to go. Great hunt many bears seen and some dandy's arrowed. Thanks to Mikey and his guides Leroy and Tyler. One heck of a tracking job on my wifes bear as she only hit one lung and proved to be arduous. A no quit attitude put a big smile on her face. Great hunt, excellent food, thanks again mikey!!
From: midwest
24-May-24
Some really nice bears, guys! Looking forward to our hunt next spring!
From: Plum lake
31-May-24
Week two started off great with all hunters seeing bears on their first evening sit. Night 2 the bears started to fall.
From: Plum lake
31-May-24
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31-May-24
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31-May-24
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31-May-24
From: bghunter
31-May-24
Another great season way to go.
From: mooseslayer
31-May-24
Nice job guys.
From: Plum lake
31-May-24
From: Plum lake
31-May-24
Sterling’s first bear is a great one. 375lbs and a 19 15/16 skull.
Sterling’s first bear is a great one. 375lbs and a 19 15/16 skull.
Our new south camp turned out to be a great week in the Bear woods.
From: Plum lake
31-May-24
Repeat client Dave shot a giant boar at 400lbs and a 19 8/16 skull. That makes 6 bears for Dave that went over 19” with us. Congrats
Repeat client Dave shot a giant boar at 400lbs and a 19 8/16 skull. That makes 6 bears for Dave that went over 19” with us. Congrats
From: Plum lake
31-May-24
Zebra killer (Bill) and also our longest repeat client of over 25 years shot an awesome Boar that went 300lbs and 19 4/16 skull.
Zebra killer (Bill) and also our longest repeat client of over 25 years shot an awesome Boar that went 300lbs and 19 4/16 skull.
From: mooseslayer
31-May-24
Great new camp!!
From: midwest
01-Jun-24
Congrats Bill!
From: Zebrakiller
03-Jun-24
What a great few weeks in camp Thanks Plumlake for all the hard work!
From: molsonarcher
03-Jun-24
Way to go Bill!
From: Zebrakiller
03-Jun-24
From: Plum lake
09-Jun-24
From: Plum lake
09-Jun-24
This is our last Bear of the spring season. Mike made a great shot and harvested a tremendous one. 354lbs and 20 1/16” skull. What a great way to end our season. The canoe trip in was worth it and we had a full boat coming out.
From: Plum lake
09-Jun-24
Well that is it for our 2024 spring season. I’d like to thank all our clients that made the trip up here to hunt with us. We had so many great people that we can now call friends. We had a fantastic spring. I would say it was our best one ever and there are still many target bears still roaming the forest. I’d like to also thank our guides, Clair, Tyler, Leroy, Kurt and our 2 cooks Maria and Leslee. It took a lot of hard work and a great team to put together this years hunt.
We have 3 tags for this fall hunt. We are only hunting one week this fall. September 10-15th. Book your spot if you’re wanting a great wilderness hunting experience.
From: jmiller
10-Jun-24
Plum Lake was great! I cannot recommend them enough!
From: njbuck
10-Jun-24
Great season, congrats to you and your hunters.
From: Zebrakiller
10-Jun-24
All great people so fun t be in camp
