BAITED BLACK BEAR, WHITETAIL DEER & WOLF -ALBERTA #41

This experienced outfitter offers baited black bear hunts in one of the most remote areas of Alberta, Canada. This area is known for Pope and Young bears and most hunters will have an opportunity at a bear of this caliber. There is also a 10% chance of taking a mature color phase bear. Alberta is a popular destination for bear hunting due to a very high population of big bears and the opportunity to take 2 bears.

All bait sites are set and ready to go upon your arrival and have comfortable tree stands or ground blinds that accommodate archery or rifle hunters at each location. They run trail cameras at each site to determine where the best quality bears are at the time of your hunt. Sites are accessed by truck, ATV or river boat.

Hunters can expect to see a high number of bears during the 5 day hunt with 100% opportunity on a first bear and an option to add a second bear. In 2024 30 of 32 hunters took at least one bear. Of the 2 unsuccessful hunters one wounded and the other was a long time repeat client looking for a giant.

Hunts operate from May 15th to June 15th to give hunters the best opportunity at shooting a mature boar during the rut. Hunts are packaged as a 2×1 though the option to have a one on one hunt is available upon inquiry. If you are a younger hunter or inexperienced they will try to have one of the guides sit with you to make sure only big boars are harvested.

Client success is the top priority along with maintaining a top quality camp and food. The camps will consist of comfortable heated wall tents with wood floors. Camp will have a cook tent along with a separate tent to dine in. Camp will be shared with 4-6 hunters and 2-3 people per tent. They will also provide an outdoor shower house with heated water.

Each day will start with a hot home cooked breakfast served mid-morning. Hunters can relax in camp or choose to go baiting and checking cameras with guides throughout the day. Sandwiches and snacks will be provided during the day. Hunters can expect to eat dinner before the evening hunt. Upon return there will be a hot fire with snacks or a light meal waiting for you. This time of year you can expect to be on stand until about 11 pm.

New for 2025 will be a remote camp that has not been hunted for over 10 years. They scouted the area this year and placed trail cameras and saw a large number of very big bears. This camp will be well stocked but not to the degree of the main camp. Accessing this camp will entail a 2-3 hour ATV ride so if you are adventurous and looking for something different this could be the hunt you are looking for.

TRAVEL:
Hunters will fly into either Edmonton or High Level Alberta. If flying to Edmonton you will have to rent a car for the drive to camp. The outfitter will provide free airport pickup and return if flying into High Level.

INCLUDED:
Airport pick up and drop off from High Level
5 days of baited black bear hunting
2×1 guiding
Tent camp accommodations and meals
In-field transportation
Trophy prep and freezing of hide for transport home
Bear license and tag
NOT INCLUDED:
Before and after travel
5% GST
Tips
2nd bear ($1,000 to continue hunting. $1,000 if 2nd bear harvested.)

2025 Bear Pricing (Subject to change until deposit is received)
$4,800 for a 5 day hunt.
Dates available main camp:
May 19-24 (6 spots)
May 26-31 (8 spots)
Dates available for remote camp: (Only 4 hunters in camp and 8 total for the season)
May 6-11 (4 spots)
May 12-17 (4 spots)

Deer Hunts:
These hunts take place in area #348 and consist of both public and private property totaling 30,000 acres. You will hunt out of heated tower blinds and expectations will be for deer in the 140”- 170” range. Every hunter in 2023 had an opportunity at a 140” deer. There are some true giants here but to get a crack at one of these a hunter may have to pass up a 150” deer. For most whitetail hunters this would be a tough pass but that is what it takes to take large deer.

Hunters will fly into Edmonton where you will be picked up by the outfitter and driven to a very nice lodge with all the amenities you could possibly want. Sauna, hot tub, pool table and TV. All meals are included along with the price of the deer tag.

2024 Deer Pricing: (Subject to change until deposit is received)
$5,500 for a 7 day hunt. (Includes tag but not 5% GST)
Dates:
November 9-16, 2024 (2 spots)

This outfitter also offers wolf hunts out of the same lodge used for the whitetail hunts. These are baited hunts and will be 7 days. Historically success rates run 50%. On any bear or deer hunt no charge for a wolf taken incidentally.
Price for 2024 wolf hunt. $5,000

Firearms: You are allowed to bring your personal firearm with you. This includes your rifles, shotguns or muzzleloaders (NO HANDGUNS, SUPPRESSORS OR AR-15-TYPE RIFLES!). For your firearms, a simple one-page form is required to be filled out to obtain a temporary Canadian firearms permit. This form can be down-loaded or mailed to you well in advance from The Royal Canadian Mounted Police at FORM 5589. Completing this in duplicate in advance should reduce your time clearing customs. DO NOT SIGN IT UNTIL YOU APPEAR IN FRONT OF CUSTOMS, but fill it out. A confirmed declaration costs a flat fee of $25, regardless of the number of firearms listed on it. It is only valid for the person who signs it and for those firearms listed on the declaration. IF YOU HAVE A DUI OR A CRIMINAL RECORD, CALL US! YOU MAY BE DENIED ADMITTANCE. NO FORMS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING YOUR HUNTING BOW INTO CANADA!

You will also need a U.S. Customs form 4457 – easy and no cost to obtain. It is simply proof of ownership from U.S. Customs. Mandatory basically! Go to nearest U.S. Customs office, and bring your gun along.

WE AT HUNT NATION STRONGLY URGE ALL CLIENTS TO CONSIDER CAREFULLY THE WISDOM OF PURCHASING TRAVEL INSURANCE AND POSSIBLY EVACUATION INSURANCE. Many clients have had family members suffer catastrophic injuries and illness; have major work issues- the list is a long one. Some of these things can be protected against with the proper type of travel insurance, and especially so if you purchase the CFAR version, allowing cancellation for any reason!

Airline travel has become increasingly unreliable, with numerous delays, cancellations, extra days in airports and more. This can easily cost you the trip you have dreamed of. Likewise, a sudden illness, stroke, a bad fall, a critically ill family member, can all result in big medical bills to get you out of remote areas quickly. It is just plain smart to look at the cost of protecting yourself. Most outfitters no longer give refunds if you cancel, regardless of the reason! So you could be at risk.

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