Spot and Stalk Bears

Northern Coastal Mountains of British Columbia

• May through June. Sunday Pickup/Drop-off. 6 full days of hunting.
• Wall Tent Camp and Camp Cooking
• Generator power, running water, camp shower
• Early May more focused on hunting avalanche chutes
• Later hunts through Mid-June focused on glassing logging cut blocks
• Great hunt for a mixed group in terms of fitness, hunting experience, etc…
• $4,000 per hunter 2×1 guided. $5,000 per hunter 1×1 guided
• Corporate/Group Package – Includes Trip Leader Service (described below) – 4 Hunters at $17,500 or 6 Hunters at $26,000
• Second bear can be harvested for a $1,600 fee
• Tags, Licenses and Conservation Fees run roughly $750
• When comparing to other hunts, it is important to consider all transportation from YVR (Vancouver) is included
• 75%-100% success rate

Area Details

The only other black bear habitat comparable to this area and our Southern Coastal area is on Vancouver Island, for double the cost. We hunt the same type of large coastal black bear.

The opportunity to observe Grizzly Bears, Mountain Goats, Wolves, Roosevelt Elk and other wildlife abounds.

Hunting is done by 4×4 on logging roads, day hiking avalanche slides and glassing harvested timber blocks.

Camp is a comfortable wall tent and camp trailer setup located in the northern half of the bear hunting area. We have running water, a shower, wall tent kitchen, grill and power via a generator. Staff has separate living quarters. Guests have quite a bit of privacy relative to most remote camp setups.

The area is a 5 hour drive north of Vancouver and covers over 1,000 square miles. Most of the territory is accessible by logging road and 4×4. Most of the hunting area consists of the rugged coastal mountains that Southern BC is known for. Resident pressure is limited in the area. Harvested timber blocks in the low valleys and avalanche shoots provide exceptional black bear habitat.

Early on in our years of spot and stalk black bear hunting we learned that this area is the epicenter of big bears. Most bears are jet black but the more inland areas will produce 30%+ color. Because of the longer growing season and incredible habitat provided by fir and spruce forests, these bears get big and get big at a young age.

Southern Coastal Mountains of British Columbia

• May through June. Friday Pickup/Drop-off. 1 afternoon and 5 full days of hunting.
• Wall Tent Camp and Camp Cooking
• Camp shower
• Early May more focused on hunting avalanche chutes
• Later hunts through Mid-June focused on glassing logging cut blocks
• Great hunt for guests of varying fitness levels, hunting experience, etc…
• Almost all hunts are guided by outfitter that owns the area
• Limited to 1-2 hunters per week
• $5,000 per hunter 2×1 guided. $5,450 per hunter 1×1 guided
• Youth from 10-16 years old can hunt with family member for no hunt fee (cost of tags/licenses only) 
• Second bear can be harvested for a $2,500 fee
• Tags, Licenses and Conservation Fees run roughly $750
• When comparing to other hunts, it is important to consider all transportation from YVR (Vancouver) is included.
• Close to a 100% success rate hunt

Area Details

This area is in the heart of Southern British Columbia’s coastal mountains. It’s incredible bear habitat and once of the most scenic spots in North America. Our partner that owns the area keeps annual hunter numbers low (less than 2 per week) and harvests monster bears. True 7’+ foot squared hides and 19″+ skulls common.

The opportunity to observe Wolves, Roosevelt Elk and other wildlife abounds. Hunting is done by 4×4 on logging roads, day hiking avalanche slides and roads and glassing harvested timber blocks.

Camp is a comfortable wall tent setup. Individual wall tents for guests with wood stoves, raised wood floors and bunks. An outdoor camp shower is provided. Guests have quite a bit of privacy relative to most remote camp setups.

The area is a 4 hour drive from Vancouver. Early on in our years of spot and stalk black bear hunting we learned that this area is the epicenter of big bears. Most bears are jet black but the more inland areas will produce 30%+ color. Because of the longer growing season and incredible habitat provided by fir and spruce forests, these bears grow huge.

Our partner in this area is a huge proponent of youth hunting, and offers an amazing opportunity for you to take a youth member of your family on a world-class hunt for only the cost of tags/licenses.

Interior Mountains of British Columbia

• May through June. 5 full days of hunting
• Most camps are cabin lodging with hot showers, generator power, and home cooked meals. Some of the more remote camps are wall tent camps.
• Spot and stalk hunts in logged clear cuts, logging roads, south facing slopes and mountain valleys
• Great hunt for guests of varying fitness levels, hunting experience, etc…
• Most bears harvested will square 6-7′
• $4,000 per hunter 2×1 guided. $5,000 per hunter 1×1 guided
• Corporate/Group Package – Includes Trip Leader Service (described below) – 4 Hunters at $17,500 or 6 Hunters at $26,000
• Second bear can be harvested for a $750 fee
• Tags, Licenses and Conservation Fees run roughly $750
• Transportation pickup/drop-off from Prince George is not included in the hunt fee. Transportation pickup/drop-off from Prince George can be arranged for $200 per hunter
• Close to a 100% success rate hunt

Area Details

Our interior British Columbia area out of Prince George is managed for massive bears through restricted harvest in a vast guide territory. Unlike the coast and coastal  mountains, the growing season is shorter and the winter is harsh. Bears are big here because they are allowed to get old. Many territories in this part of BC are over hunted, because the outfitters try to harvest the same number of bears as their southern neighbors. That is not the case with our area. Color phase is over 50% of the bears.

The accommodations here vary based on camp, from a comfortable lodge to wall tent setups like our coastal mountain areas. Fishing can also be phenomenal, an added bonus.

The opportunity to observe Moose, Lynx, Wolves and other wildlife abounds. Hunting is done by 4×4 on logging roads, day hiking roads and glassing harvested timber blocks.

Central BC – Fraser River

• May through June. Sunday Pickup/Drop-off. 5 full days of hunting
• Cabin lodging with hot showers, generator power, and home cooked meals
• Spot and stalk hunts in logged clear cuts, logging roads, and mountain valleys
• Great hunt for guests of varying fitness levels, hunting experience, etc…
• Almost all hunts are guided by outfitter that owns the area
• $4,000 per hunter 2×1 guided. $5,000 per hunter 1×1 guided
• Corporate/Group Package – Includes Trip Leader Service (described below) – 4 Hunters at $17,500 or 6 Hunters at $26,000
• Second bear can be harvested for a $2,000 fee
• Tags, Licenses and Conservation Fees run roughly $750
• Transportation pickup/drop-off from Kelowna is included in the hunt fee. Transportation pickup/drop-off from Vancouver is an additional $200 per hunter
• Close to a 100% success rate hunt

Area Details

This area, outside of Lilooet and the Northern edge of the Coastal Mountains, has been under light bear hunting pressure for years. This country is less rugged than our coastal mountain areas, but these hunts are still very much mountain spot/stalk adventures. The accommodations are a couple notches above our other bear areas. Comfortable remote cabins.

The opportunity to observe Moose, Wolves and other wildlife abounds. Hunting is done by 4×4 on logging roads, day hiking roads and glassing harvested timber blocks. Close to half of the bears you see during your hunt will be color phase bears.

Colorado Wilderness

• September 2nd through 30th. 3 full days of hunting
• World-class lodge and home cooked meals
• Spot and stalk hunts in canyons, south facing slopes, berry patches, and river bottoms
• $2,550 per hunter 1×1 guided, $2,150 per hunter 2×1 guided.
• Non-Resident Bear Tags are $100
• Transportation to/from our ranch is not included

Area Details

Our fall option in Colorado is primarily a horseback wilderness hunt. We do have hiking and 4×4 options available. The hunt is done out of a beautiful lodge at the edge of the wilderness area with warm showers and home cooked meals. Hunters must be willing to ride/travel up to 1-3 hours per day. Out of all of our bear hunts, this hunt’s success is the most sensitive to the hunter being in decent shape. The high elevation and long hours on a horse can be tough on some folks.

The September bear season is an easy to draw rifle tag. If you forget to apply, there are leftover tags every year. Archery tags are over the counter. We have an abundant bear population that is accessible during September. On rifle hunts we average above 90% shot opportunity. Archery is around 60%. These hunts will take place at elevations between 8,500-11,500. This is a unique spot-and-stalk mountain hunt.

50% of the bears harvested will be color phase bears.

The opportunity to observe Elk, Mule Deer, Moose, and other wildlife abounds.