NUMBER 1 SASKATCHEWAN SPRING BEAR $3500 6 DAYS INCLUDES LICENSE AND TAX PLUS FISHING W/BOAT/MOTOR
Here is a bargain priced Saskatchewan bear hunt with an awesome outfitter that takes a small number of hunters each year with a high amount of bear sightings and includes fishing.
2024 spring finished with 6 hunters taking 6 bears averaging over 300 pounds and the best bear was taken by HCU hunter, Bob Mallory, an old 400 pound plus beautiful chocolate bear with only 3 legs. 2 bears would make Boone and Crockett and all 3 bowhunters killed Pope and Young bears.
2023 spring his 15 hunters tagged 13 bears, including 2 record book Boone and Crockett bears. All the bears were good sized, no small ones taken.
6 day hunts are priced at $3,500 and includes license/tax along with cabin accommodations and meals. The cabin is situated right on Tobin Lake, known for large walleyes. The Saskatchewan River is also accessible from the lodge, and it holds some fantastic walleye fishing. He pro- vides boats, motor, and gas. Most bear hunters only fish about 2 to 3 hours per day and normally catch enough walleyes to keep busy.
Spring hunts start mid-May and finish mid- June. Fall hunts are also available mid-September to mid-October. Saskatoon airport pickup is available for $400 per vehicle round trip or rent a car for the 3 1/2 hour drive. Hunt BL577. BL577 Hunt Photos.
BRITISH COLUMBIA SPRING BLACKIES
$6000 SPOT AND STALK NO BAITS SECOND BEAR $1500 AVERAGED AMAZING 7 FOOT NO CHARTER FLIGHTS
This wilderness hunt takes place about 300 miles north of Prince George on Usilika Lake. Beautiful scenery combined with some fishing just out the cabin door makes for a very memorable hunt. British Columbia does not allow baiting, so the main method of hunting is driving logging roads and glassing clear-cuts or watching feeding areas. Plenty of bears are seen and success continues near or at 100 percent.
2024 spring his 26 bear hunters killed 30 bears averaging 7 foot, 2 hunters passed and 6 killed a second bear.
2023 spring he had 29 hunters and 27 were successful including 8 that decided to take a second bear.
The average bear squared an incredible 7 foot.
5 hunting days is $6,000 guided 2×1 or $7,000 for 1×1 and a second bear can be taken for an additional $1,500. Hunts start third week of May and continue to mid-June catching some rut activity. This hunt is normally done out of his Usilika Lake lodge where you can fish in the mornings and hunt from 4 to 10 pm in the evenings. Additional costs are license, tag and 5% GST tax. 2025 SPRING OPENINGS AVAILABLE.
Hunters fly into Prince George overnight and get picked up the following day, no charter flights. Hunt BL4.
MANITOBA BEAR HUNT $4400 SPRING OR FALL
This outfitter has become one of the top Canada bear outfitters, with plenty of well-run bait stations and lots of cameras he knows where to put you and what to expect. He has well over 1,000 square miles of hunting concession plus nice lodge accommodations with good home cooked meals adding up to a super high success memorable experience.
2024 spring land-based hunt had 46 hunters tag 44 bears, one hunter wounded 2 and another wounded 1. 3 bears weighed over 400 pounds.
His fly-in hunt had 8 guys kill 7 bears. Unsuccessful hunter never had an opportunity.
2024 fall land-based hunt went 26 for 26, top bear went 370 pounds and only 2 bears weighed under 200.
2023 spring land-based hunt had 43 hunters tag 41 bruins, with the 2 unsuccessful hunters both wounding bears and did not go back out. Biggest was 565 pounds, 440, 380 and quite a few 275 to 335.
He also had 9 fly-in hunters tag 7 bears; 2 hunters had no opportunity.
2023 fall season finished with 29 hunters killing 27 bears, one hunter wounded two and another hunter saw 13 and passed on about a 280 pounder. Best bear went an incredible 740 pounds along with a 525, 404 and several high 300’s.
Spring hunts are May into mid-June and fall dates are first 3 weeks of September. 5 day lodge hunts are $4,400 plus $220 GST tax, $154 RST tax, $335 for bear license and $40 fishing license. Fly-in hunts are $4,600 plus tax/license. Hunters fly into Winnipeg and rent a car.
Most bear outfitters have plenty of openings, but due to repeat bookings his next openings are 2027. HCU’s Bob Wodzisz has been in these camps. Hunt BL372. BL372 Hunt Photos.
This same outfitter also offers ALBERTA SPRING BEAR HUNTS, where you can take 2 BEARS FOR ONLY $5,000. This hunt is an adventure with a nice tent camp.
2024 spring over the course of two hunts he had a total of 12 hunters kill 14 bears with a few guys opting for a second bear. Several bears were wounded mostly by archers.
2023 spring first hunt 4 hunters tagged 5 bears and wounded one. Second hunt 4 hunters killed 3 and wounded one.
5 day hunt is May into mid-June at $5,000 plus $250 GST tax and $342 for the bear/wolf license. 2026 has some openings. Hunt BLAB372.
SOUTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA SPOT/STALK PLUS DOGS
Here is a unique spring hunt where you can travel logging roads and glass then spot and stalk or combine with chasing bears with dogs and this can be a very exciting method. The outfitter likes to go with dogs in the mornings then spot and stalk evening hunts.
Spring 2024 he had 8 hunters take 8 bears and 5 were with dogs. They took a 7 1/2 foot monster bear w/dogs they figured was between 20 and 25 years old. Several went 6 1/2 foot and average just over 6 foot squared.
5 day hunt is $7,000 guided 1×1 and out of the lodge with nice cabin facilities. 7 days is $8,000. They start May 1 and go to June 15; the last 2 weeks of May or early June are good choices. They normally take about 60% color phase. Hunters are picked up in Penticton. 2025 spring openings. Hunt BL292.
MANITOBA BLACK BEARS/FISHING 6 DAYS SPRING OR FALL INCLUDES BOATS/MOTORS $4850
This outfitter has one of the largest bear hunting areas in Manitoba consisting of over 3000 square miles. Bear sizes are good with an overall average of 250 plus pounds squaring around that magical 6 foot mark.
2024 both spring and fall every hunter had multiple sightings and success continued at over 90 percent.
2023 spring finished with 40 hunters tagging 36, 2 crippled and 2 repeat hunters passed looking for trophy class.
2023 fall had 15 hunters killing 12 bears and crippling one. A couple re- peat hunters passed looking for color phase.
Camp is located on the Winnipeg River with fishing for pike, walleye and smallmouth bass. He normally takes up to 12 hunters per week. Spring fishing is typically best, and non-hunting fishermen can tag along for only $1,100. You will be trans- ported to and from your remote bait site by ATV. Average shots are about 20 yards for either gun or bow. We like the spring hunts from mid-May to June and the fall hunts from late August to September 10. Opportunity has been close to 100 percent spring or fall and color phase runs about 10 percent for chocolate or cinnamon.
He offers a 6 day full service guided hunt for $4,850 that includes lodging, meals, fishing with boats and motors, skinning and preparation of your bear and airport pickup at Winnipeg. Not included is the $340 bear license and 5 percent GST tax. Hunt BL522.