2x1 Spring Bear Hunt '25
Package price
Package price
with Black bear included
Tim and Joanne, Owners
United States
Response rate: 97%
Response time: within a month
More about us
Our company was established in 1992 and operates in 1 territory.
- Why hunt with us, that's a good question. And rather than give you a song and dance, we promise to give you the straight skinny. So, here are the primary reasons we believe you should at least consider hunting with us.
- --We've been in business since 1992.
- --We're honest and straightforward and recognize we're not for everybody. If we don't have what you're looking for, we'll tell you.
- --There are no feeders or fences around here (not that there's anything wrong with that). But we hunt hard the old fashioned way and combine all the elements of still hunting, spot and stalk, stands, calling , etc.
- --There are no crowds in our area. We are the only outfitter in the concession. We rarely see another hunter during the day.
- --We are a small operator. As owners Joanne and I are still one hundred percent active in day to day operations. If you call, it's likely one of us will pick up.
- --Our guides are first and foremost great guys and terrific companions. They are local and very experienced hunters and guides.
- --This northwest corner of Montana is spectacularly beautiful. It's not typical big sky country. Instead, it's a place where the Pacific Northwest ecosystem crashes into the spine of the northern Rocky Mountains.
- We've been in business since 1992. We offer good, old fashioned hunts and have over 200 square miles of game rich habitat in our concession here on the Kootenai National Forest. We spot and stalk and still hunt and employ all facets of those two techniques including calling and the use of stands. hunt hard and employ all thelements and techniques involved
- In 1992 we incorporated our Company with the full realization that this business is ultimately about customer service. Sure we’re nuts for Montana upland bird hunting and chasing trophy whitetails and elk. We also know that impatient, cranky guides are intolerable and that you should never, ever have to deal with one. Period. We offer good, old fashioned hunts and we like to earn out trophies. all these years we’re confident with our day to day operations, always appreciate suggestions, and promise to give you 100%.
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About this hunt
This northwest corner of Montana has some of the best black bear populations in the lower forty-eight states and opportunities for different color phases from jet black to cinnamon to chocolate are common. We have over 500 square miles of territory here on the Kootenai National Forest in our concession. All bear hunts are 100% fair chase which means no baiting and no running with dogs. The bears we harvest range from five to six and half feet from nose to tail and weigh an average of 200-lbs. Spring bear hunts are most popular and we like to hit the ground and put in the miles. We use all methods of traditional spot and stalk techniques and generally in the spring the bears are found at lower elevations. Upon leaving their dens they make for grass and clover which is their primary food source early in the year. This makes tracking sign a little easier since often times it puts them on logging roads, open meadows, and logged areas.
Guided
(Regular trip)
Rifle Hunting
Stalking
Hunting season: 15 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2025
Success rate
Our success for spring bear hunts is over 50%.
Where you will hunt
Territory
We are fortunate to have a huge game rich concession here in the extreme northwest corner of Montana permitted by the Kootenai National Forest. This area is not typical big sky country. Instead, it’s a place where the Pacific rainforest ecosystem crashes into the spine of the Rocky Mountain, a place of big, coniferous forests full of huge western larch, Douglas fir, cedars, lodgepole pines, ponderosa pines, and a place of tremendous biological diversity regarding both flora and fauna. This area is thick, green, lush, and every day smells like Christmas when you’re in the woods. To that end, we employ all aspects of traditional still hunting including spot and stalk, stands, calling, and stalking throughout a typical day.
Fence type: Not fenced
Territory size: over 100 square miles
Languages spoken by staff: English
Operating since: 1992 year
Structure by elevation
Hills: 50%
Mountains: 50%
Structure by landscape
Forest: 100%
Entertainment services
Fishing
Where you will stay
Log Cabins
We have three handcrafted log cabins located in Yaak Valley, Montana. They are well appointed, have everything you need, and are easily accessible off the main Yaak road just beyond the 35 mile mark in the upper valley. Access to the Yaak River and the surrounding Kootenai National forest is immediate offering easy family activity time if you desire. Each rental cabin has a queen bed, sleeping loft with two twin beds, one bathroom, a full kitchen, and a gas grill on the porch. We want to assure you that they are also well equipped and furnished with all kitchen and cooking utensils. All you need to bring are groceries and personal items. We provide flannel sheets, down comforters, and satellite Internet connections. The stars here are so bright at night that you can practically hear them. All of these benefits make for a wonderful stay in Yaak at our Montana cabin rentals.
Facilities: Internet Bathroom Ensuite shower Fridge Electricity
How to get there
Three major airports serve this area. Spokane, WA, about 3 hours away, Kalispell, MT about 2 hours away, and Missoula, MT about 4 hours away. Please contact us for road directions.
Nearest airport: Kalispell, Montana or Spokane, Washington
Distance from airport: 125 miles
Transfer from airport: No
Transfer from railway: No
Other information
Gun rental: No
Vaccination required: No
Terms
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Trophy measurement
- Lunch
Cancellation
- Terms and Conditions: A $1500.00 per person deposit is required to hold your reservation. If you cancel your reservation for any reason your deposit is non-refundable. Otherwise, deposits will be applied to the cost of your reservation. All deposits and payments are non-refundable and non-transferable with an exception for not drawing a license. We strongly recommend that our guests purchase travel insurance.
- *For two-on-one hunts, if for any reason one partner must cancel then the remaining hunter is responsible for the full cost of the hunt. Options include 1) finding a replacement hunter to take that place; 2) changing reservation to a one-on-one hunt; or 3) LOC will help to fill the hunt on your behalf, and if we cannot find a replacement hunter, then remaining hunter is responsible for the balance. Travel insurance may help cover some of the loss from one partner cancelling. Check with your agent.
Price DOES NOT include
- Hunting license - $350.00 online or over the counter
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tea/Coffee
- Gun rental & ammunition
- Breakfast
- Insurance
- Transfer from/to airport
- Dinner
- Montana accommodations tax
Wounding
- Wounded animal is considered as harvested.
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Trophy measurement
- Lunch
Price DOES NOT include
- Hunting license - $350.00 online or over the counter
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tea/Coffee
- Gun rental & ammunition
- Breakfast
- Insurance
- Transfer from/to airport
- Dinner
- Montana accommodations tax
Cancellation
- Terms and Conditions: A $1500.00 per person deposit is required to hold your reservation. If you cancel your reservation for any reason your deposit is non-refundable. Otherwise, deposits will be applied to the cost of your reservation. All deposits and payments are non-refundable and non-transferable with an exception for not drawing a license. We strongly recommend that our guests purchase travel insurance.
- *For two-on-one hunts, if for any reason one partner must cancel then the remaining hunter is responsible for the full cost of the hunt. Options include 1) finding a replacement hunter to take that place; 2) changing reservation to a one-on-one hunt; or 3) LOC will help to fill the hunt on your behalf, and if we cannot find a replacement hunter, then remaining hunter is responsible for the balance. Travel insurance may help cover some of the loss from one partner cancelling. Check with your agent.
Wounding
- Wounded animal is considered as harvested.
Payment
Deposit
Final payment
Reviews (12)
Great people
Truly enjoyed the accommodations and the people are great. Encountered a lot if whitetail deer and the area is beautiful. The hiking was not overly difficult and it seemed that they had hunts for any level of fitness.
The down side is that Elk are hard to come by.
Everything was perfect!
Cabins were pristine and well stocked. The owners went above and beyond to make sure I didn’t need anything. My guide is the best of the best. I’ve booked a whitetail deer hunt and can’t wait.
Montana Mountains At Their Finest
Beautiful country. Sean was a very knowledgeable guide and worked his butt off to put Dad and I on game. They know the mountains in the Yaak, and how to interact with the game. They'll let you hunt in the style you want to.
Didn't fill a tag in the end, but that wasn't their fault. We saw game, our target game, had our chances, just turned into one of those weeks where the stars didn't all align. Still one of my most memorable hunts.
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