Choose the Right Black Bear Hunting Outfitter For Your Hunt

Black bear hunting being as popular as it is you can imagine there are a lot of outfitters to choose from but not all bear hunting guides and outfitters are the same. For this reason it most important that you communicate and ask the questions that need to be answered so you get the black bear hunting trip you expect.

Listed below you will find some important questions you should ask the bear hunting outfitters you contact. This will help you select the best outfitter for your ideal black bear hunting trip:

1. Find out just how many hunters and how many non-hunters per week.
2. At the end of the day it’s important to have a place to rest your weary head. Ask how many people in each room. It would also help to get a description or even pictures of the accommodation?
3. We all like to eat, especially after being outdoors all day so ask what’s on the menu for your bear hunting trip.
4. Hunting can be a dirty business so you may want to clean your clothes. Ask if they have laundry facilities?
5. Arriving too early, while there are still other hunters from the previous week, may not be appreciated so ask about the acceptable arrival. Be sure you know the departure times as well.
6. How many un-hunted active black bear hunting bait sites do you provide per hunter?  Can I be moved if desired?
7. Ask for a description of their tree stand set up and bait sites. Again it would be great to have pictures, especially if they are online.
8. Will you be walking to the bait sites? Then how far are they from the camp or lodge? Do they provide transportation to and from the bait sites?
9. What are the hunting departure and pick-up times and how long after dark is the last hunter picked up?
10. Is morning black bear hunting offered if desired?
11. Will your black bear hunting outfitter be on the premises all week?
12. Is the outfitter’s accommodation licensed?
13. How many black bear hunters per guide and per vehicle on departure to the site?
14. If I harvest my black bear early in the week what type of recreation are available?  (ie:  fishing, other hunts, near by towns or cities, etc…)
15. What type of practice range do you offer for both bow & rifle?
16. If my weapon malfunctions, is there a local archery or rifle shop near by?
17. Once I have harvested my black bear, where will it be registered?  Who will skin and cut the meat?  Is there a freezer on site?  Is there a local taxidermist and do they provide a price list?
18. References from both successful & non-successful black bear hunters?
19. Are there any additional fees?

These questions may take a bit of time answer, but the black bear outfitter should be more than happy to answer them. If not, well then perphaps they aren’t your black bear hunting outfitter.

Once you have the outfitter you’re comfortable with you will need to get a list for preparing for the black bear hunting trip of your life.

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