Stick and String Outfitters

Black Bear Hunts

Northwest Alberta Spring Black Bear Hunts - 2 bear limit

Northern Wyoming Baited Black Bear Hunts - only $2000

Idaho Bait/Hound Combination Hunts - 42 for 45 in 2008!

British Columbia Spot and Stalk Trophy Bear Hunt

Northwest Alberta Trophy Black Bear Hunts

Alberta is the land of monster bears! The province is known as the premiere destination in North America for trophy black bears. As a bonus, there is also a large percentage of colored bears including chocolate, cinnamon, and blond.

Our black bear hunts take place on the banks of the Smoky River all along the Saddle Hills in northern Alberta, Canada. We are permitted to use bait in this area. This area is located in the northwest corner of Alberta and you would fly into Grand Prairie, AB. I consider this the best location in Alberta to hunt black bears. There is a lot of crop land in the area and there seems to be more and bigger bears than other locations in Alberta. The last time I hunted out of Grand Prairie, I saw 24 bears in 6 nights and ended up harvesting this big chocolate P&Y bear. He weighed about 330 pounds and had a 19-inch skull. I have also hunted the Ft. McMurray area of Alberta and was not impressed. I only saw 3 bears in 7 nights.

My nice northwest Alberta P&Ychocolate bear

There is a 2 bear limit which gives you an excellent chance of bringing home a trophy size bear and even a color phase bear. Our success rate was 185% in 2008 and 2007, also in 2008 and 2007, 65% of the bears were of various color phases, from almost white to a dark chocolate brown. A lot of the bears also have a white crest on their chests. Sizes are anywhere from 4 ft. to 7 ft. and skulls from 17” to 21”. We hunt from comfortable tree stands over bait sites, some are permanent wood platforms and some are ladder stands giving you shot opportunities from 20 to 30 yards. Our black bear hunts are sure to be a great time.

Food and Lodging

Accommodations in our lodge provide all the comforts of home.

Hunting Dates and Duration

The hunt is 6 days and they generally run from early May to mid-June.

Price - $4000 for 2 bears (licenses included)

Bear hunt is $4000.00 for two bears all inclusive (tags, licensing, food, lodging, and guide). There are no trophty fees on the bear hunt.

A 50% deposit is required. All deposits are nonrefundable.

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Northern Wyoming Baited Black Bear Hunts

We have an excellent bear outfitter in northern WY in the Bighorn Mountains that offers spring baited bear hunts. Baiting is allowed in WY and licenses are available over the counter. Trophy quality is excellent with bears averaging 300 lbs. with about 60% color phase. The majority of bears taken are P&Y. Hunters generally average seeing 2-4 bears per night. Our outfitter only takes 6 hunters per season. Hunts generally run from mid May to early June.

The hunt is 5 days, includes food and lodging (tent camp), and is only $2000.

A 50% deposit is required. All deposits are nonrefundable.

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Idaho Bait/Hound Combination Black Bear Hunts

Joel Maxfield of Mathews with a nice chocolate bear

This is an excellent hunt because you get the combined methods of hunting over bait in the evenings and chasing bears with hounds during the day. This just increases your odds of success. In 2008, our outfitter went 42 for 45 (93%) success and the majority of the bears (~75%) were color phase bears!

This hunt is with a very well-known and respected outfitter. His hounds are top notch and his hunting area full of bears. The hunting area comprises 1.2 million acres of National Forest land near Boise. These hunts have been featured on Dave Watson's Mathews TV and many other hunting TV shows.

Testimonial

Here is what one of our spring 2008 clients had to say about the hunt.

"My bear was over 7 foot and should make pope and young. My wife's was 6 foot. This was my third bear and by far the best guide I have ever had. My wife had never hunted before and the guide's wife took her under her wing and made the experience awesome.

KC Cross"

Food and Lodging

Food and lodging are included in the price of the hunt and you will stay at a ranch house near the hunting area.

Price and Season - $3250

The price of the 5-day hunt is $3250 and bear licenses are available from the internet. The limit is one bear. The hunting season is May 1 to June 15.

Or you can stay in town and cover your own motel expenses for $2800.

SPECIAL - Groups of 4 or more receive 20% off the cabin hunt! (if booked by March 10th)

A 50% deposit is required. All deposits are nonrefundable.

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British Columbia Spot and Stalk Trophy Bear Hunt

The North Coast of British Columbia is home to some of the largest black bears in the world. Lush berries, heavy salmon runs, and a long growing season create an environment for extraordinary body and skull growth. Every year we harvest many bears in the 6 ½ to 7 foot range, with several bears topping 7 ½ feet. Skull sizes range from 18 to 21 inches.

Vancouver Island outfitters have done a great job marketing their hunts and positioning their island as a bear hunting mecca. However, what many serious hunters are beginning to realize is that the North Coast of B.C. actually has a better track record for record book bears than Vancouver Island. In fact, of the Top 10 bears ever killed in British Columbia, 7 out of 10 were killed directly in and around our exclusive guiding area! We hunt B.C.’s epicenter of record book bears.

British Columbia’s bear population is flourishing. Right now the number of bears in the province is estimated to be at a historical high of 160,000. That’s 30% of the entire Canadian population! Furthermore, biologists place the North Coast as one of the highest bear densities in all of B.C. Let’s just say we’ve got bears! Our hunters routinely return from their hunt having seen 40 to 50 different bears in one week. These high densities make this a perfect opportunity for a spot and stalk archery hunt.

I can personally vouch for this outfitter and hunt. I bowhunted with them a few years ago and I'll tell you, there is nothing more exciting than spotting and stalking a huge black bear on the ground with bow and arrow!

My P&Y British Columbia bear

Our outfitter offers two different options for the spring black bear hunter: A lodge hunt, and a remote coastal boat hunt. Hunts are conducted using spot and stalk methods only. We’ve found that there are few things more exciting than finding yourself face-to-face with a big coastal bear! The color phase of our bears is usually black although there are some nice chocolate bears.

Lodge Hunt - $3900

Imagine being perched high on a logging road glassing across a green valley brimming with creeks, waterfalls and snow-capped mountains. Imagine stalking down a densely vegetated road, wondering if your bear is waiting around the next corner. This is a typical day of spring bear hunting with our outfitter. Our hunters are just as impressed with the stunning country as they are with the big Coastal Black Bears.

The accommodations will be comfortable lodge style housing, and our hunters always rave about our fine home cooked meals.

Coastal Boat Hunt - $4900

If you are looking for a unique adventure while pursuing the bear of a lifetime this is the hunt for you. Imagine a vast wilderness accessed only by boat. Our coastline along the Pacific Ocean is literally teeming with life. We own exclusive guiding rights to over 400 miles of remote coastline.

For six days, you will live on a beautiful 40 foot boat. Fresh crab and prawns will be caught on a daily basis. Other incredible meals will be prepared by our chef and captain. You’ve never eaten so well.

Smaller boats will be used to access tidal flats and estuaries where hungry bears feed on lush springtime vegetation. We will glass these areas and plan stalks as bears are spotted.

Hunt Dates and Prices

Dates: April 15th thru June 15th

Prices:

2x1 Lodge Hunt (6 days) $3,900
1x1 Lodge Hunt (6 days) $4,900

Second Bear $1,500 trophy fee

* Hunt prices do not include license, tags, and taxes.

A 50% deposit is required. All deposits are nonrefundable.

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