California Black Bear '25
Price from
Price from
with Black bear included
Shane/Owner/Outfitter/Guide
United States
Response rate: 80%
Response time: within a week
More about us
Our company was established in 2022 and operates in 4 territories.
A trip with Trinity Fork Outfitters is like hunting with a friend. A successful hunt most often comes down to one thing... Pre-season scouting, . We are in the field all the time to make your trip a memorable one.
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About this hunt
Trinity Fork Outfitters offers archery and general season black bear hunts in California. Bear tags can be bought over-the-counter and are valid for a huge chunk of the state. It’s no secret that California has a lot of bears, including both large and color phase bears. Our hunts provide the opportunity to explore remote regions of Northern California where we have permits to access thousands of acres of forest that host a robust bear population. Guides start hitting the mountains in the summer scouting for bears. We’ve had eyes on dozens of bears before the season begins. Food sources change throughout the year and the key to finding bears is to find the food. Our guides will have several feeding locations scouted before guests arrive and we will put you in the ideal location too glass for bears getting fat before winter. Similar to deer hunts we offer two styles of hunts to suite the guest(s) preferences: A true wilderness experience where we will camp deep in the backcountry. A hunt closer to the road system where we spike out for day hunts but make camp in dispersed or designated camping areas near roads. Both approaches are physically demanding and require rising early and long days of glassing. Days can be hot, but we get our fair share of cold or even snow at times. Bear hunts may be combined with deer hunts when the seasons overlap. Rate chart for California black bear hunts below. Food and accommodations are provided. Rates are per person. 3 day/3 night = $3,700 3 day/4 night = $3,900 4 day/ 4 night = $4,300 4 day/ 5 night = $4,500 5 day/ 5 night = $4,900 5 day/ 6 night = $5,100 6 day/ 6 night = $5,500 Extra days = $400 Extra nights = $200
Guided
(Regular trip)
Rifle Hunting
Stalking
Bow Hunting
Muzzleloader
Mountain Hunting
Crossbow Hunting
Hunting season: 19 Aug 2025 - 25 Dec 2025
OTC Tag available
Where you will hunt
Territory
Public land hunts in the rugged and rural North Coast mountains of California. We have permits to operate in the Trinity Alps, Marble Mountains, Russian, and Siskiyou Wilderness areas and the surrounding National Forest land. Operating under special use permit on portions of the Klamath, Shasta-Trinity, and Six Rivers National Forests. We are an equal opportunity provider.
Fence type: Not fenced
Territory size: Thousands of acres
Languages spoken by staff: English
Structure by elevation
Hills: 10%
Mountains: 90%
Structure by landscape
Fields/Bush: 10%
Forest: 90%
Entertainment services
Excursions Fishing Trout fishing in high mountain lakes and streams.
Where you will stay
Wilderness Camp
Classic wilderness camp. Comfortable but not lavish camp to access lower pressured haunts in remote sections of the wilderness and National Forest. Sleeping arrangements in wilderness camps include tent (or tarp if the guest prefers), sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and pack pillow.
Facilities: Outdoor shower
Backcountry Camps
Backcountry camps are in comfortable vehicle accessible locations in the National Forest. This is your classic hunting style camp. We utilize dispersed camping areas along the many beautiful rivers and creeks in the area. Scenery and privacy is unbeatable. We setup camps before the guest arrives based on pre-season scouting. We like to be in the best location to access the desired species. Sleeping arrangements are tent, cot, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, and pillow. Tent heaters are used depending on time of the year and weather. Some camps have pit toilets, most do not.
Facilities: Outdoor shower
How to get there
Hunters will meet the guide in Orleans, CA. We are centered between three wilderness areas and surrounded by huge swaths of public land. Endless hunting opportunities await. Orleans is situated on Highway 96 and is approximately 5 hours from the Sacramento International Airport, 1.5-2 hours from Eureka/Arcata area, and 3 hours from Medford.
Nearest airport: Medford Rogue Valley International Airport
Distance from airport: 152 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
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
- Lunch and snacks for paid days of the hunt – usually simple foods and snacks, such as, sandwiches, jerky, salami, pepperoni sticks, fresh fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, trail mix, and candy bars. Please let us know of any allergies or preferences.
- A knowledgeable and experienced guide.
- Field care and pack out of meat and hide.
- Breakfast and dinner if we provide lodging accommodations.
- Lodging for paid nights.
- Transportation from a pre-arranged meeting location to the field where we will begin our hunt.
Cancellation
- Outfitter shall hold Clients deposit and apply it against the total fee of the hunt.
- A. If Client terminates this Agreement at least 90 days before the beginning of the Trip Client's deposit shall be refunded less 10%. Or they may apply the whole deposit amount on a future trip.
- B. If Client terminates this Agreement after the time described in (A) above, Outfitter shall keep Client's deposit.
Price DOES NOT include
- Hunting license, and tags.
- Personnel items, backpack, and clothing. We will help you plan and prepare for the hunt and what to bring to stay comfortable.
- Storage, butchering and processing of game beyond the basic field care. It can be hot, have a plan in place for the animal after the hunt.
- Lodging and meals for before and after the hunt dates.
- Weapon and ammunition. Practice with your method of take. Plan to be accurate with archery equipment out to 50 yards and practice with a rifle to at least 300 yards.
- Alcohol or tobacco products – no alcohol may be consumed before or while hunting.
- Taxidermy services.
Wounding
- If a shot is made and blood is drawn we will do everything we can to find the animal. Unrecovered animals are counted as a filled tag. Be proficient with your weapon of choice.
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Trophy measurement
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
- Lunch and snacks for paid days of the hunt – usually simple foods and snacks, such as, sandwiches, jerky, salami, pepperoni sticks, fresh fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, trail mix, and candy bars. Please let us know of any allergies or preferences.
- A knowledgeable and experienced guide.
- Field care and pack out of meat and hide.
- Breakfast and dinner if we provide lodging accommodations.
- Lodging for paid nights.
- Transportation from a pre-arranged meeting location to the field where we will begin our hunt.
Price DOES NOT include
- Hunting license, and tags.
- Personnel items, backpack, and clothing. We will help you plan and prepare for the hunt and what to bring to stay comfortable.
- Storage, butchering and processing of game beyond the basic field care. It can be hot, have a plan in place for the animal after the hunt.
- Lodging and meals for before and after the hunt dates.
- Weapon and ammunition. Practice with your method of take. Plan to be accurate with archery equipment out to 50 yards and practice with a rifle to at least 300 yards.
- Alcohol or tobacco products – no alcohol may be consumed before or while hunting.
- Taxidermy services.
Cancellation
- Outfitter shall hold Clients deposit and apply it against the total fee of the hunt.
- A. If Client terminates this Agreement at least 90 days before the beginning of the Trip Client's deposit shall be refunded less 10%. Or they may apply the whole deposit amount on a future trip.
- B. If Client terminates this Agreement after the time described in (A) above, Outfitter shall keep Client's deposit.
Wounding
- If a shot is made and blood is drawn we will do everything we can to find the animal. Unrecovered animals are counted as a filled tag. Be proficient with your weapon of choice.
Payment
Deposit
Final payment
Reviews (1)
Great outfitter
Our guide Shane was very knowledgeable, patient and took great care of me and my 5 year old boy!
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