May be a late spring this year generally early May for lakes to be ice free, last several years we were out in April.
I prefer to hunt from lakes in a boat, you have to be there after the lake breaks up and before the birch bloom.
Then glass , glass and glass. Or you can do the same from most of the S facing road side pull outs.
The key is be where you can see and patience. Look for the areas that green up first, or where the food is. For early spring bear. Send me a PM as I will likely be there.
