Spring 2 Black Bear Hunt
Package price
Package price
with Black bear included
Darryl and Joyce, Cody and Shelby Sword Owner Operators
Canada
Response rate: 93%
Response time: within a week
More about us
Our company was established in 2000 and operates in 1 territory.
- Locally owned by Darryl and Joyce from the Kootenay area, we are committed to using the best practices regarding fair chase and hunting ethics. We support wildlife conservation efforts through the Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia.
- Our guiding team is devoted to providing the hunter a safe, fair chase hunt with a reasonable opportunity to harvest a mature animal typical of the Kooteney area.
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About this hunt
Our territory has approximately 70% colour phase black bears. Coat colours range from black to brown and cinnamon. Hunting black bears is done from the main camp using some vehicles to locate bears as well as hiking. All prices are subject to change. Each hunt includes picking up the hunters and returning them to the local airport providing the hunter arrives at the scheduled date and time. Each hunt normally includes one day in for arrival and one day out for departure. Your hunt will not be considered booked until a 30% deposit has been received. All hunts must be paid in full by June 1 of the hunt year Non hunting companion $250/day US
Guided
(Regular trip)
Rifle Hunting
Stalking
Walk up With Dogs
Hunting season: 1 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2025
OTC Tag available
Where you will hunt
Territory
Our guides are highly experienced, and will meet your needs as a hunter. Whether you wish to hunt in remote areas using spike camps, or make use of the convenience of the main lodge, your hunt can be tailored to suit your physical needs. Some big game hunting in remote locations requires the use of horses and backpacking for any game hunted at higher elevations. Try to be at your best physical shape to be able to enjoy all that we have to offer.
Fence type: Not fenced
Territory size: 1000 square miles
Languages spoken by staff: English
Operating since: 2000 year
Structure by elevation
Plains: 20%
Hills: 40%
Mountains: 40%
Structure by landscape
Fields/Bush: 40%
Forest: 40%
Agricultural lands: 20%
Entertainment services
Fishing
Where you will stay
Hunting Lodge
Our main lodge is situated near the White River with 4 private hunter cabins and a roomy main lodge. Cabins are comfortable and sleep up to 4 hunters with wood stoves. The main lodge has a large living space with plenty of room to stretch out and relax. The lodge is equipped with satellite internet so hunters can feel free to call home to family. Meals served at the main lodge are always home cooked and served fresh and hot. You will be sure to enjoy a nice hot cup of cowboy coffee and home made pies! There hasn’t been a hunter to go home skinny from our camp.
Facilities: TV Internet Bathroom Ensuite shower Fridge Electricity
How to get there
It’s a 2 hour drive from the Cranbrook Airport. We will pick you up at an arranged location in Cranbrook, BC. Cranbrook has an international airport with flights from Calgary and Vancouver.
Nearest airport: Cranbrook British Columbia Airport
Distance from airport: 2 hours
Transfer from airport: Yes
Transfer from railway: No
Other information
Gun rental: Yes
Vaccination required: No
Terms
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Transfer from/to airport
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Beverages/soft drinks
Cancellation
- Deposit is non refundable, unless the client finds someone to replace them on the booked hunt.
Price DOES NOT include
- Insurance
- Hunting Licenses and permits and tags
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gun and Ammunition Rental can be available $150 per hunt
- Gratuities
- All applicable taxes
- Any necessary paperwork
Wounding
- All efforts will be made to retrieve a wounded animal, if the animal is not retrieved the hunt may be over and the tag may be cut. Each case will be assessed by the outfitter and the outcome will be determined on a case by case basis.
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Transfer from/to airport
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Beverages/soft drinks
Price DOES NOT include
- Insurance
- Hunting Licenses and permits and tags
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gun and Ammunition Rental can be available $150 per hunt
- Gratuities
- All applicable taxes
- Any necessary paperwork
Cancellation
- Deposit is non refundable, unless the client finds someone to replace them on the booked hunt.
Wounding
- All efforts will be made to retrieve a wounded animal, if the animal is not retrieved the hunt may be over and the tag may be cut. Each case will be assessed by the outfitter and the outcome will be determined on a case by case basis.
Payment
Deposit
Final payment
Reviews (11)
Absolutely amazing
My whole experience was awesome, a welcomed break from work with extremely friendly and accommodating people, I was made feel like one of their family. The food, the accommodation, the entertainment was all top class. I was successful in my hunt but I also saw loads of wildlife, unbeleiveable scenery, met other interesting people in camp, told stories, heard stories, the complete package experience for long lasting memories. I fully recommend this outfitter choice and I can't wait to return here again to visit my friends, let's hope it's not too long.
Having to leave to return home.
Couldn’t be better
I took my son for his 8th grade graduation trip. He wanted to go bear hunting. We felt very well taken care of. The cabin and beds were comfortable, the food was amazing, nice, warm showers, beautiful scenery. We felt like we were part of the family. We saw a lot of bears and I think he would have been able to get at least one bear doing spot and stalk method if he was more experienced. He was able to shoot two bears, both using the hound dogs.
That it came to an end.
2024 Goat Hunt
Great people and great guides. Saw goats pretty much every time we stopped to spot. Being able to stay in a cabin for a goat hunt with great food is an obvious plus as well. Confident if you’re able to do the hiking required, they’ll get you a Billy.
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