Bear

Alaska Coastal Black Bear
Prince William Sound

This outfitter is proud to offer one of a kind hunts in pristine Prince William Sound. This is a boat based hunt from a 50' yacht which has 3-state-rooms, 2-bathrooms, full professional galley and a large lounge area which can accommodate 4 clients comfortably.
Hunts are conducted in the spring and fall. Spring hunts are from motorized skiffs and generally you will spot the bears right from the skiff. The stalk will usually be no more than 100-200 yards and sometimes less than that. Occasionally you will sit and watch a particular grass-flat the last couple hours of daylight waiting for a bear to come out to feed on the sedge grasses. The fall hunts are conducted during the month of September when there are literally millions of salmon choking the streams of Prince William Sound. This super-high protein food source draws in some of the largest black bears in the world. Typically you will see the highest number of bears on this hunt. Ranges are short and shot opportunities are numerous. This is an intense hunt mentally as you will have bears breathing down your neck every day.
Clients fly scheduled air to Valdez and are met by the outfitter at the Best Western Valdez. No charter costs.

*2007 Season – 24 hunters took 23 Black Bears
                              (1 client missed and wounded)
Hunters averaged 22 separate bears sighted per day per hunter. The average size harvested was 18.5" skulls and 6.5' squared hides with a few over 19" skulls and 7' hides.
As always only large males with perfect hides were killed.

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Included in price
7 days of hunting	Food & Lodging
License	2x1 Guided
Care of animal

 

Not Included in Price

License / Tags

Dates: Spring - May - June Fall - September

Price: $5,200.00

British Columbia
North Coastal Black Bear

This outfitter has a 4,000 square mile area along the Pacific coastline of British Columbia that produces huge bears. He offers spring and fall hunts. The first type of hunt that is offered is from a 40 foot boat where you will cruise over 400 miles of the Pacific Coastline. Hunters will take a skiff to the shoreline to make the final approach on the feeding bears. Salmon, king crab and prawns are caught on a daily basis. The fall hunt is similar to the spring. Hunters cruise the inlets and fjords to hunt the many salmon rivers in the area. You may walk or jet boat the many rivers and creeks in search of the trophy black bears. This is a very exciting hunt with many close encounters, great for bow hunters. Another hunt offered is a lodge based hunt located on the Skeena River. This is a spot / stalk hunt where hunters will walk the many logging roads and glass the green valleys and mountains slopes for these big bruins. Expect to see a lot of bears on these trips.
Hunters fly to Terrace, BC.

2006 Season -
25 hunters took 30 Bears – 6 bears were over 7 foot - (Boat & River)
11 hunters took 9 bears - (Spot / Stalk Hunt)
The 2 unsuccessful hunters hit and lost three bears

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Included in price
5-6 days of hunting	Food & Lodging
2x1 Guided
Care of animal

Not Included in Price

License / Tag / Tax

Dates / Prices

Ocean Hunt: $5,000.00 (2x1 - 6 day) April 15 - June 30 / Sept. 1 - Nov. 15 $6,500.00 (1x1 - 6 day) April 15 - June 30 / Sept. 1 - Nov. 15 River Hunt: $3,500.00 (2x1 - 5 day) April 15 - June 30 Sept. 1 - Nov. 15 Spot / Stalk Hunt: $3,250.00 (2x1 - 6 day) April 15 - June 30 Sept. 1 - Nov. 15 Second Bear is $1,000.00 and $1,500.00 on success. **All prices are in Canadian**

Newfoundland Black Bear

Come and discover the pristine wilderness of Newfoundland. This outfitter is located in the heart of one of the most remote hunting areas in Newfoundland. This is a family run operation and they pride themselves in the fact that they are the owners, guides and cooks which provide the best possible personalized service to their guests. They operate six different camps. Some of the camps are only accessible by plane or helicopter. The bear hunts are carried out next to the boundary of Gros Morne Park which has some of the biggest and most abundant Black Bear in Newfoundland. The spring hunts are baited with stands approximately three miles apart and have been put in with the bow hunter in mind which will be extremely beneficial for the rifle hunter. Guides will have constant radio contact with the hunter. The fall hunt is more of a spot / stalk hunt and is usually combined with another animal. The average bear will be 300-350 lbs with some bigger ones taken each season. They will also combine the bear hunt with fishing for Brook Trout and Atlantic Salmon.

2004 Season - Spring -10 hunters took 8 bears (largest was over 450 lbs.)
                             Fall - 5 bears were taken.
2005 Season - Spring -10 hunters took 8 bears -- Fall - 3 bears were taken.
2006 Season - Spring - 5 hunters took 5 bears
2007 Season - Spring - 6 hunters took 7 bears
2008 Season - Spring - 6 hunters took 7 bears
                            (100% opportunity - largest was 455 lbs.)
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Wyoming Black Bear

This outfitters premier Black Bear hunting takes place in the famous Greys River Country which is about one hour south of Jackson, Wyoming. The majority of Bears from this camp is color phase bears. In addition to the various color phases they shoot some big bears. They hunt over bait from ground blinds. The baits are placed in early spring and then constantly re-supplied to keep the bears interested. In the spring the baits are all within walking distance from the lodge. If you are looking for a great bear hunt that has high success on color phase bears then you have found one. Region G
  
*They are the only Lodge in the Greys River Area.

Manitoba Black Bear    

This seven day hunt takes place in Northern Manitoba in an exclusive 5,000 square mile area. Trophy size bear will range from 200-500lb. with Pope & Young and Boone & Crocket  Bear taken by hunters each year. Success since 1990 has been between 95-100%. The bears in this area receive very little pressure because of the vast remoteness of the area. Approximately 30% of these bears are of a different color phase such as Blondes, Cinnamon's and chocolate Browns. Hunting is done in tree stands or ground blinds. License not included.

You can also fish at your leisure for Pike, Walleye, Grayling and Lake Trout.

Spring 2002 - HFA hunted here and went 7 for 7 on Bears.
                          We caught alot of fish too! This is a GREAT trip!
Spring 2003 - 36 hunters took 32 bears (2 passes and 2 misses)
Spring 2004 - 20 hunters took 18 bears (2 misses)
Spring 2005 - 44 hunters took 40 bears (2 passes, 2 wounds)
Spring 2006 - 31 hunters took 23 bears (6 did not see bear- 2 passes)
                          *Outfitter feels an early spring made the hunt a bit more difficult!
Spring 2007 - 24 hunters took 20 bears (2 passes and 2 wounds)

Saskatchewan Black Bear

This outfitter hunts 370,000 acres five hours north of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. They run camps that average six to eight hunters per week during both spring and fall bear seasons. The spring hunts are typically conducted in the last two weeks of May and the first two weeks of June, while the fall hunts are the first two weeks of September. Hunts are conducted from ground blinds and tree stands which allows for great flexibility and a very enjoyable hunting experience. They cater to archery, black powder and rifle enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. The large, private hunting concession holds a large number of bears. They are constantly rotating the baits and areas to properly manage the bear population for big bears! Clients report seeing several bears a day. Sometimes the greatest challenge is deciding which bear you want!
License and Tag are approximately $225.00

2007 Season - 30 hunters took 27 bears

Included in Price
5 days of hunting	Food / Lodging
3x1 Guided / Active baits	Airport pickup (Saskatoon)
Fishing during the day / Tax

 

Not Included in price
License	Tag

 

Dates: (Spring) - May / June            (Fall) - September

Price: $2,300.00 (U.S.)

Oregon Black Bear
Spot / Stalk

This outfitter offers a spot / stalk Black Bear hunt in Southwest Oregon. You will glass grassy meadows and clear cuts usually resulting in several sightings. The country is steep and brushy; but you can expect to find the bears where the grass is, out in the openings. In the Fall hunting will be concentrated near the many blackberry patches that are located in the area.
  *High number of bear sightings each season with high success!
 

Idaho Black Bear

Conducted in the mountainous regions of Idaho these spring and fall hunts offer a unique opportunity at a color phase bear. This outfitter boasts a 100% shot opportunity. Approximately, 80% of the bear that are harvested are cinnamon, chocolates and even blonde. Enjoy working with an experienced pack of hounds in the mornings and utilize the well-placed baits in the evenings. These methods allow for a varied hunt schedule and many opportunities to harvest. Use your rifle, pistol or bow and tailor your hunt to your liking. Spring hunts provide an opportunity to hunt during a season when hunting options are limited. Spring will usually produce a thicker fuller coat while fall provides an opportunity at a larger bear.
This outfitter also offers Town Hunts - the hunter is responsible for their lodging and meals. Hunters fly into Boise, Idaho

 2007 Season - 44 hunters took 40 Bears (Only 7 bears were black)

Included in Price
5 days of hunting	Guide
Transportation in the field	Food / Lodging
Care of game

 

Not Included in price

License

 

Dates: (Spring) May - June ( 5 day hunt) (Fall) - September (5 day hunt)

Price: $2,550.00 (Town hunt) $2,950.00 (Cabin hunt)

British Columbia Black Bear

This outfitter's hunting area encompasses nearly 2,000 sq. miles of remote rugged wilderness. The terrain covers a wide range of ground from high mountain slopes and creek bottoms to beaver dam's and roling hills with burns and spruce trees, where bears can be found feeding on the fresh clover, berries and roots. Hunters are allowed to kill two bears on their hunt and success has run 150%. The bear population is at an all time high with a 40% harvest rate on color phase bears. This outfitter offers clasic horse back hunts, ATV's or pick-up trucks. The bears average in the six foot plus range with some exceeding the sevon foot mark each year.
 

Ontario Black Bear

Looking for a “Do-it-Yourself” Bear hunt? Well this outfitter offers a reasonable hunt, but you have to do a little bit of work. He has exclusive rights to 290 square kilometers in the Highlands of the Madawaska Valley on the North shore of Lake Weslenkoon. He runs 50 plus baited sites with permanent treestands. There are a lot of Bear in the area and the accommodations are nice. They also have a fully guided package for the hunters that want to be pampered. They are also close to some great lakes for fishing if you harvest your Bear early. Crossbows are legal and as always handguns are not permitted in Canada.

2003 season - 6 hunters took 6 bears
2006 season - 3 hunters took 2 bears

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Alberta Black Bear

This hunt takes place in Northern Alberta, Canada. The area is comprised of 11,000 square miles of prime Bear habitat along the banks of the Chinchaga River. This outfitter has produced some monster Bear with astounding success. A rustic tent camp, nestled in the pines along the river puts you in Big-Bear country. (Zone 536)
Timberwolf may also be taken.

This hunt is a two bear limit with no kill fees.

   Spring 2001- 32 hunters took 62 Bears, with seven going over 7feet!
   Spring 2002- 30 hunters took 54 Bears.
   Spring 2003 - 29 hunters took 53 bears.
   Spring 2004 - 30 hunters took 58 bears, with 11 going over 7 feet!
   Spring 2005 - 32 hunters took 51 bears (4 Timberwolves also)
   Spring 2006 - 26 hunters took 48 bears
   Spring 2007 - 13 hunters took 25 bears (6 color phase) average size 6'6
                             (1 Timberwolf)
Spring 2007

Maine Spring & Fall Black Bear #1

This outfitter offers an excellent location to hunt Black Bear. They are centered around Topsfield, Maine northeast of Bangor. His hunting area consist of sixty-five square miles. Hunting can be done over bait or by running the bear with hounds. A hound hunt is an exciting hunt with very high success. He will also be offering a spring hunt which will be conducted on Indian Ground. Now you can harvest that spring bear and stay in the US.

   * 2001 season - 65 hunters killed 50 black bear (baited hunts)
   * 2004 season - 23 dog hunters took 21 bear
   * 2007 season - 38 hunters took 33 bears (Spring)
                                ( 101 bears spotted with a 100% opportuntiy)

Maine Fall Black Bear (#2)

This outfitter is located in the Northwest corner of Maine, 15 miles from the Quebec border. It is an area of mountains and lakes with a lot of inaccessible area. This area has a healthy population of bears with an average bear weighing 200lbs. Each year a few 300 lb. bears are  taken. Hunting will be done over bait in the fall from tree stands or ground blinds with shots averaging from 15-50 yds. depending on the weapon of your choice. The hunting area is approximately 100 sq. miles. You can book a hunt out of the lodge or one of the remote camps. The remote camps have walled tents with wood stoves, cots, etc. Also offered is a hound hunt for bear, which is limited to two hunters per week.

Quebec Black Bear

This outfitter is offering six full days of hunting (Sat. to Sat.) with one guide per two hunters. They have the exclusive rights to the 2500 square mile territory which is located approximately 250 miles northeast of Montreal. All hunting is done over bait from tree stands or ground blinds. The hunt takes place in the month of June and they have over an 80% success rate over the last five years. Bow and gun hunters are welcome.

The hunt also comes with a GUARANTEE which states: The hunter is guaranteed to see a shootable adult black bear or return the next year for the cost of the license or a refund of 50% of the package price (not including tax and license).
 
*Kill the biggest bear of the season and you will be off on an all expense paid Caribou hunt. This trip includes airfare from Montreal to Kuujjuaq.
Valued at $6,000.00!

2005 Season - 70 hunters took 67 bears
2006 Season - 100%
2007 Season - 46 hunters took 46 bears (largest bear weighed 399 pounds)

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