Black Bear
SASKATCHEWAN BEAR $2000
100%
OPPORTUNITY
SPRING OR FALL DATES
INCLUDES EXCEPTIONAL FISHING
Last spring his 9 hunters harvested 8 bears, including a monster 450
pound Boone and Crockett bear that scored 21 4/8 inches. One third
of the bears taken have weighed over 300 pounds and that number would be
higher if hunters kept their finger off the trigger and didn’t shoot the
first off-colored bear that came in. Off-colored bears are quite
plentiful; in fact, they have outnumbered the traditional black phase.
In 2010 he had 10 bowhunters take 8 bears and the 2 unsuccessful hunters
missed. Best bear weighed in at over 400 pounds and the average
bear harvested weighed over 250 pounds.
6-day hunts are priced at only
$2,000 for rifle or bowhunters and include nice cabin accommodations,
meals, tax and airport pickup in Saskatoon
at no charge. The cabin is situated right on a
Tobin
Lake
and fishing is just outside the door. The
Saskatchewan River
is also boat accessible from the lodge and it holds some fantastic
walleye fishing. He provides boat, motor, gas and good days have
produced as many as 100 walleyes per boat. One of our most frequent
requests is black bear hunts that include good fishing, well here it is.
Spring hunts are the last week of May and the first 2 weeks of June.
Fall hunts are the last 2 weeks of September or combine with archery
whitetail the first week of October. Rifle or archers are welcome. Hunt BL577.
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MANITOBA BEAR
$2500
HCU HUNTERS 100% SUCCESS
4 OR 5 SIGHTINGS PER NIGHT
The outfitter has 16 permits per year and can
be distributed between spring and fall. Success has been basically
the same, so it is just a preference as to when the hunter wants to
come. Due to the slow economy he hasn’t taken many hunters the
past 3 years. In 2011 he only had 4 hunters and in the spring of
2010 he had 2 hunters and the best bear they took weighed in just shy of
300 pounds. This hunter scored on the fifth evening and passed on
39 bears before taking this one. In the fall he had 2 hunters and
the best bear went 266 pounds and the hunter saw 37 in 4 evenings.
Bears typically average in the 225 to 250 pound class, but it is not
uncommon for them to take bears over 400 pounds. Normally about
50% of the hunters are archers.
6-day hunt is $2,500 and includes the 6% HST tax, but hunters pay
for a $320 license. House accommodations in Hodgson, meals and airport
pickup in Winnipeg is included. Spring hunts are
mid-May into early June and fall is the first 2 weeks of September. Hunt BL44.
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SOUTHERN BRITISH
COLUMBIA
SPOT/STALK 2 BEAR LIMIT $2500
This long time outfitter runs a high success
spot and stalk black bear hunt in southern
British Columbia.
Baiting is not allowed in British Columbia
so the main method of hunting is driving logging roads and glassing
clear-cuts or watching feeding areas. If a hunter would like to
experience hunting with hounds that is typically available, but most
prefer spot and stalk.
This area has a high bear population and over the
years this hunt has been 100% opportunity with virtually the same
success rate. His area also has about a 45 percent color phase
that ranges from blonde to chocolate.
7-day hunt includes nice house accommodations, meals and guiding for
$2,500. Another great feature of this hunt is you can take a second
bear for only $800. Spring hunts run from May 1 to June 15 and his fall
hunts are in September. What’s nice about this trip is you fly into
Spokane, Washington and either rent a car or hire a shuttle van for the
2 and a half hour ride north just across the border, no expensive
airline tickets or charter flights. Hunting license and bear tag is
around $400 plus 6 percent tax. HCU’s Bob Wodzisz has hunted with this
outfitter.
Hunt BL140.
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100% SUCCESS ON TROPHY BEARS
5-DAY ALASKA BOAT HUNT
Here is a true trophy hunt
that takes place on
Prince William Sound aboard a
50-foot yacht. Last spring over the course of two hunts his 9
hunters harvested 9 boars averaging 7-foot. Success has maintained
at 100% past years, along with quality.
The islands in Prince William
Sound, just south of
Valdez,
are known for a very high concentration of trophy class black bears.
The hunt is based off his 50-foot yacht with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths.
This outfitter strives on harvesting nothing but large
male bears. This is not only a trophy black bear hunt but you get
a glacier cruise, whale watching and otter viewing thrown in for free.
If you cripple and the bear is lost your hunt is over.
Spring hunts are May 28 to June 3 and June 5 to 11. 5-day hunts guided
2x1 are $6,000. Hunters are picked up in Valdez and spend the night
there before and after the hunt. Hunt BL505.
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MANITOBA BLACK
BEAR HUNT
SPRING OR FALL
CONTINUES 100%
OPPORTUNITY
This hunt continues to be 100% opportunity.
Last spring land-based hunts went 8 for 11 with the 3 best bears
weighing in at 275 pounds and half had skulls of 18 inches or better.
The 3 unsuccessful hunters wounded 3 bears and passed on several more.
His fly-in based hunt went 8 for 10, including 4 over 400 pounds and a
350. Several made Pope and Young. Land-based fall hunts went
6 for 7, including a couple boars weighing well over 300 pounds.
In 2010 spring land-based hunts went 8 for 10, with
the top bears weighing 275 pounds. Of the two unsuccessful hunters
one wounded a bear and the other longbow hunter missed. He also
took 6 hunters on a fly-in based hunt and they went 6 for 6, taking a
couple 300 pound bears. Fall hunts went 6 for 7, with the
unsuccessful hunter crippling a bear.
6-day lodge hunts are $2,700 plus 5% tax, $320 license and airport
pickup in Winnipeg
is included. Fly-in based hunts require a minimum party of 3 and are
$3,500 plus tax and license. Spring hunts are mid-May into June and fall
dates are early September. HCU’s Bob Wodzisz has been in these camps.
Very limited openings, call for availability. Hunt BL372.
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NEW BRUNSWICK
SPRING BEAR
ONLY $1600
INCLUDES FISHING
2011 spring bear hunt was outstanding for this operation. They
had 30 hunters score on 27 bears and only one hunter did not see a bear.
Best bear taken weighed just over 300 pounds.
Spring of 2010 he had close to 50 bear hunters and
they bagged 33 bears. 7 bears were wounded, 3 missed and 2 hunters
did not see a bear. 107 bears were seen from stands and one
bowhunter saw 13. In 2009 his hunters were 80% success and only 3
hunters had no sightings. Best bear weighed just over 400 pounds
and they took 3 over 300 and 2 had 20-inch plus skulls.
5-day hunt takes place in May and early June, no
Sunday hunting. Permanent tree stands 12 to 14 feet high are setup
for both gun and bow hunters. They also have numerous ground
blinds that offer more comfort with longer shots.
Main lodge with 3 cabins is
located on
Palfrey
Lake.
Cabins can accommodate up to 6 hunters. Meals and guide service
included.
Although they do not guide fishermen, they provide you with boats,
motors and gas at no additional cost. You need to bring your own life
jackets and fishing tackle. During the day you can try your luck with
landlocked salmon, smallmouth bass, white perch and pickerel, before
heading out for your afternoon bear hunt. Bear license $148, fishing
3-day $25, 7-day $40. Fly to
Portland
International or Banger and rent a car. Hunt BLNB322.
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BEAR HUNT WITH DOGS
IN
MAINE
ONLY $2100
This may be the most exciting bear hunt out
there and is typically very high success. Last fall his 15 hunters
tagged 11 bruins, with the two biggest weighing over 400 pounds and the
average was 225. In the fall of 2010 he had 23 hunters take 20
bears on these hound hunts starting the third week of September and all
of October. The average bear taken is a very respectable 200
pounds and the big ones can get up over 350 pounds.
They have 14 highly trained
hounds coupled with very experienced handlers. You will get to
participate in the hunt by helping your guide handle the dogs.
They use state of the art telemetry tracking equipment. Hunters
have the opportunity to size up the bear with the help of an experienced
guide and you are under no obligation to shoot a bear that does not meet
your standards. October hunters can pack a shotgun for grouse at
no extra charge.
He also offers a 5-day fall
baited hunt for $1,600 in the
Rangeley
Lakes
region of Maine
in September.
Both
hunts include lodge accommodations with bunk rooms or private rooms for
couples. Fly to
Portland
International or Bangor
Airport
and rent a car.
This outfitter also offers Maine moose hunts that have been 100% success
on bulls averaging 48-inch spreads. 6 days is only $2,100. Draw
deadline is May 1. Hunt BLME322.
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