Black Bears in Central Saskatchewan

Hunt the fringe of the bush line in central Saskatchewan for good spring Black Bears over Bait. Color phase Bears and big Bears are common. You gain access to remote active bait sites by ATV. Expect to see Bears almost every evening, with a good chance to arrow a P&Y qualifier by the end of the hunt. The Bears similar in size to Alberta with a better chance of a good color phase Bear. The outfitters (co-owners) are avid Bowhunters, and have 45+ combined years of experience hunting with a bow. They have dozens of top-end trophies to their credit. 

Stay in a very nice lodge (Bear Paw Lodge) with excellent meals, 15 minutes from the hunting area. 

Where: Choiceland, Saskatchewan  

Cost: $2,800 plus trophy fee ($600)  Deposit: $1,000   

Hunt Schedule for 2020 (Monday thru Saturday) 

Hunt #1) April 27  – May 2                           Hunt #2) May 4 - 9 

Hunt #3) May 11 – 16                                    Hunt #4) May 18 - 23 

Terrain 

This area could be described as low coastal mountains. It’s closer to hills than mountains, and not too bad for hiking but a good exercise routine would be helpful prior to this trip. The animals can generally be found by glassing from the boat or ATV.  

It’s a good bowhunting area although it’s tree-less, there’s enough broken (boulders / ridges) ground to offer good concealment for stalks. Hunt #1) April 29  – May 4   Hunt #2) May 6 - 11 

Hunt #3) May 13 – 18   Hunt #4) May 20 - 25 

What is included in hunt cost ($2,800) : 

· Services of licensed professional guide for 6 days of hunting 

· All meals and accommodations on arrival (6 nights) – Arrival expected before 2:00pm the day of the hunt 

· All transportation (trucks & ATVs) used during the hunt.

· Field preparation of Bear including skinning, and refrigeration 

· Equipment needed during the hunt, including tree stands and steps 

What is not included :

· Trophy fee for any Bear killed or wounded ($600)

· Meals and Accommodations before / after the scheduled hunt dates. 

· License: $310 (Estimate)  

· Gratuity to guide and staff

· Items of personal nature including safety belt 

How to get there: 

1) Fly into Saskatoonand drive to Choiceland with rental car (3 hrs NE) 

2) Drive directly to camp – 20 hrs from Western Wisconsin 3-day fully guided hunt - $3,000

  Trophy Black Bears in the wilderness of northeastern Saskatchewan on Reindeer Lake. This area is remote and offers good opportunity for quality Black Bears plus world class fishing. This is the go-to destination for the Black Bear – Fishing combo as you can cast for 30 pound Pike or 50 pound Lakers in the morning and set over bait in the evenings for good Bears in the evening.  This is a full-service hunt with very nice accommodations and good equipment. This area is remote and has lots of Bears and the best place we know to harvest a mature color phase Bear. 

Cost: 2x1 guided $3,495 (you need 2 guys)    Deposit:  $1,000    

Hunt Schedule for 2020 (Monday thru Friday) 

Hunt #1) May 30  – June 3                         Hunt #2) June 8 – 12 

Hunt #3) June 15 – 19                                 Hunt #4) June 22 – 26  

What is included in hunt cost ($3,495) : 

· Services of licensed professional guide (2 hunters / guide) for 5 days of hunting

· Guided (Natives) fishing during the day 

· All the accommodations – Natural Log cabins equipped with modern amenities (WIFI) 

o Arrive the day before the hunt 

o Departure the day after the hunt 

· All meals including fresh fish for shore lunch 

· Daily maid service  

· All transportation (Boats) and equipment (tree stands) needed for the hunt.

· Field preparation of Bear including skinning, and refrigeration 

· Fish cleaning and processing 

What is not included :

· Hunting license

· Upgrade to 1x1 ($600) 

· Meals and Accommodations outside the contracted hunt dates   

· Gratuity to guide and staff

· Items of personal nature including safety belt 

How to get there: 

1) Fly into Saskatoon and drive to Southend, SK 

2) Drive directly to camp – 22 hrs from Western Wisconsin