 We
run a top quality bear hunt and limit the number of hunters each fall. In
1999 we operated our first fall hunt and it proved to be very successful. In
the 2001 hunt, 4 bears were shot and 3 wounded with a total of 48 bears
sighted by our hunters. In 2003, 54 bears were sighted by 8 hunters. The
2004 hunt was very successful with all hunters having the opportunity of
harvesting a bear. In 2005, 77 bears were sighted by 10 hunters, however
only 5 bears were shot. In 2006, 13 hunters shot 11 bears with over 40 bears
sighted. 2007 saw 7 bears shot; 2 archery misses and one hunter passing on 6
different bears.The maximum number we would consider accommodating is 18 hunters. This ensures a high hunter success rate and makes sure each year we will have a good population of black bear in the area. We need that many hunters to cover the baits. In the past, hunters have found they have too many choices. The following is an example of that success rate:
Each year we bait well in advance of the fall hunt maintaining over 30 baits in our bear management area (BMA) which is over 300 square kilometres (see map). Most black bear shot are from the 125 to 260 pound range. Fall bear generally are heavier preparing themselves for winter hibernation. In the fall of 2001, a 345 pound black bear was shot. A 450 pound plus bear was sighted over the last few years but never taken. In 2006 a 430 pound bear was harvested and a 300 lb. Bear in 2007. We have many repeat clients who pass many bears up waiting for trophy animals.  You
will be required to provide your own transportation to and from the baits so
hunters must bring their own 4x4 trucks or atvs so you can go to your
assigned baits morning and evening. A few baits are only atv accessible.
Remember a helmet is required when riding your atv. By law you must have
your atv insured to ride on crown land and area roads. Riding on dirt roads
can be dusty so bring a good set of goggles.When travelling to Canada your rifle must be cased, with a trigger lock attached and your ammunition should be kept separate. Whether bow hunting or rifle hunting, both must be cased 1/2 hour before sunrise and 1/2 hour after sunset. Hunter orange (hat and vest) must be worn when going to and from your tree stand. They are not required while in your stand. For our successful hunters, we have a meat market in the community with a butcher willing to prepare your bear meat at a reasonable rate. Many hunters have steaks/roasts and sausage made up. For the 2008 fall hunt i plan to book 15-18 hunters for the dates from Monday, Sept. 1t o Saturday, Sept.20. The first day of your hunt is a full day showing you your bait and setting up your tree stands so be prepared to leave camp earlier than normal. For the 2007 fall black bear hunt we will again stagger the arrival dates, allowing hunters to come in on any day of the week and stay for 7 nights. Some hunters prefer to come in early to set up before their hunt starts - if you would like this option, you will only be charged the cottage rate for the extra night. To keep the bait allocation fair, all hunters will draw for their baits. If you are unhappy with your bait another bait will be reassigned. A boat; motor; and guide will be provided to get the hunters to the 4 baits that are accessible by water only. The dates for the fall hunt will be: Week 1 - Monday, September 1 - Monday, September 8 Week 2 - Saturday, September 6 - Saturday, September 13 Week 3 - Saturday, September 13 - Saturday, September 20 I have also included a list of some of the past bear hunters that we have accommodated. They can be contacted for references. Our rates (US. funds) include accommodation for 7 nights in our housekeeping cottages which are equipped with kitchen facilities for your use. (you bring your own food etc. As well as a sleeping bag or linen and towels.) If you prefer to eat out we have a local restaurant that caters to many of our bear hunters. It is also requested that the cottages be left as you found them...clean and tidy! Items to bring: ▪ proper camouflage clothing (scent loc suits work well); orange hat; orange vest ▪ a good tree stand and safety belt ▪ an adequate caliber rifle or bow ▪ sufficient ammunition to properly sight in your rifle ▪ good hunting boots ▪ compass or gps; sharp skinning knife, flashlight, rope ▪ large cooler to transport hide and meat ▪ sleeping bag or linen for the beds ▪ a helmet is required by law when riding an atv and your atv must be properly insured ▪ temperature can range anywhere between 40 and 80 degrees f, so bring a variety of clothing (to layer yourself). In order to issue you an Ontario non-resident bear licence we will require a previous hunting licence as proof of hunter status. This licence needs to be retained for our records so bring one we can keep. An export permit is required to export a black bear at a cost of approximately $40.00 (cdn. Funds). We do not sell these permits but will provide a list of locations where export permits can be purchased on your way out. If you require any further information please contact us. We look forward to accommodating you for a fall black bear hunt.
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