So your looking at starting a supplier business?

I bought from Bob’s Bear Baits when I was in the UP. I believe he has a couple sites in Wisconsin.

Ok suppliers around here are farmers and dog hunters who feed the peanut butter to their dogs and livestock. I used to get it from ads placed on Craigslist.

You're likely not going to find who supplies to the retailers. Guys don't like giving up their sources to the competition.

https://www.bucksbullsbears.com/2018/07/10/the-business-of-bear-bait/

I see most people missed the mark on your question.

It is quite an industry and extremely hard to break into. Most of the established bait dealers have contracts/agreements with suppliers. There are really a small number of suppliers who sell overages, waste, etc. to bear bait dealers and those dealers have things pretty well locked up. Most of the smaller mom and pop dealers are actually buying from the bigger dealers. If you are looking to get into the business, you'll probably have to buy out an existing dealer.

I agree Bernie.

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