Bear hunting in Canada is a hunting experience that goes unmatched. Canada’s black bears roam from Ontario to the west coast and grow to a much bigger size than what they do in the U.S. For a hunter who’s looking for a spectacular black bear hunting experience, Canada is the number one destination.

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• Choosing the Right Black Bear Hunting Outfitter & Preparing For Your Trip (thejoyofflyfishing.com)

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.

By Abhishek Agarwal

Bear hunting in Canada is a hunting experience that goes unmatched. Canada’s black bears roam from Ontario to the west coast and grow to a much bigger size than what they do in the U.S. For a hunter who’s looking for a spectacular black bear hunting experience, Canada is the number one destination.

Due to citizenship laws, planning a Canadian hunting trip requires a few extra steps. Hunters must at all times be wearing an orange hunting vest and cap. There are no exceptions. If you’re using an ATV, a helmet is also required, as is up to date insurance. For a hunting license to be issued in Ontario, the hunter must have a previous hunting license from their state. Handguns are not allowed in Canada, and any non-residents will need to register their firearms with the Canadian Customs at the border crossing. Proof of U.S. citizenship and auto insurance (if you’re driving) will also be expected upon crossing.

Manitoba is a place to consider for your Canadian hunting trip. Riding Mountain National Park is notable for it’s bear hunting. The park grows some of the largest bears in the world, and the park has the highest population density in Canada. Manitoba also has a high population of color phased black bears, which means they range from black to white in color. A black bear doesn’t necessarily have to be black to be considered a trophy bear.

There are many outfitters to choose from throughout Canada to assist you in finding the perfect bear. Some hunt camps may charge a Non-Resident Hunting Preservation Fund payment. Bow hunting is welcomed by most outfitters, and many will allow you to take a second bear for an extra fee, however if the bear is only wounded and not caught, the fee is still charged. British Colombia has many hunting camps catering to the black bear hunter. The bears here grow large, ranging six to seven feet high, with skulls 18-21 inches, and many of the outfitters here welcome both the experienced, and the inexperienced hunter.

Canada has two options for bear hunting. The chosen method is often baiting. Most outfitters that offer baited bear will supply the bait and ask you not to bring your own, or add to the existing bait pile. The hunter sits in a ground blind or a tree stand waiting for his trophy bear to come by. The other method is to spot and stalk the bear. This is often considered the more humane way to hunt. This method requires a lot of trekking, but the catch is all the sweeter when it comes. This method is also more agreeable to British Colombia’s open terrain.

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