Hunt coastal black bear on vancouver island with one of the islands veteran guide outfitters. Canada, particularly vancouver island in british columbia, is known for having the highest density of black bears in north america. Although the country is extremely rugged, old logging roads, riverbanks and lakeshores allow access with only minimal physical exertion so you dont need to be an olympic athlete to be a successful black bear hunter. Summary of hunting seasons washington department of fish. Jan 24, 2011 if you intend on caping the bear yourself, this bear caping tutorial might be helpful. We conduct these hunts over bait in some of the best black bear habitat in canada. These bears, also known as island black bears, have recently been reclassified as their own subspecies, as they are known to be the largest bodied bear of. Females grow up to 180kg 395lbs and males up to 275kg 605lbs you cant miss them when theyre on the shore looking for fish. Bear watching on vancouver island bears are an iconic canadian creature and vancouver island has more than its fair share of these beautiful beasts that play within plain sight. Vancouver island outfitters have done a great job putting our coastal bears in the spotlight. Vancouver island spring black bear hunting bc hunting blog. Our hunts are conducted via 4x4 trucks, boats, atvs and hiking. Grizzlies are unpredictable, fearless animals that present the ultimate challenge to even seasoned trophy hunters. With darker fur than its mainland brethren and a few other distinctions such as a larger size, the vancouver island black bear is a clear subspecies of the black bear family.
Pacific bear outfitters offers spring black bear spot and stalk hunts in the remote region of the coast mountains of bc. Whats also interesting to note is that the bear on vancouver island were discovered to be a separate subspecies of the black bear, called the island bear. Please report any sightings of a grizzly bear on vancouver island which would. Mammoth grizzly bears, meanwhile, thrive not far from the. This outfitter offers spring and fall hunts from a 4,500 sq mile hunting concession. Black bear hunting trips, spring bear hunts, fall bear hunts. Check out our lilooet bc interior hunting site for more bc.
Vancouver island blacktail hunters association home facebook. Bear watching on vancouver island watch black bears live and play in ucluelet, tofino, telegraph cove, campbell river, port mcneill, and many other locations around the island. Comfortable live aboard boat allows access to remote hunting areas. The coastal area and in particular the islands have the highest density of black bears in bc due to the abundance of rich food and mild climate. Open season for vancouver island bear hunting is april 15 through june 15 in the spring, and september 10 through october 31 in. With an estimated black bear population of more than 100,000 animals provincewide, our hunters have plenty of opportunity to harvest a mature boar. Natural hazards, ruggedness, and limited access all conspire to restrict successful hunting here. Trophy black bear hunts, trophy roosevelt elk hunts, mountain lion.
The mild climate provides the bears with a very long feeding season starting early in the spring and. Jun 06, 2019 your vancouver island black bear hunt begins when you arrive in the city of victoria where you are greeted by your host. Vancouver island, off the west coast of bc, canada, has the highest density of black bears in north america. Hunt with vancouver island guide outfitters for coastal black bear, roosevelt elk, and columbian blacktail deer. On a five day hunt it is not unusual to see 50 60 bears and it is not unrealistic to expect to shoot a bear more than 7 ft tall. Fully guided, standard or flyin outpost bear hunt ing. Black bears are remarkable roadside attractions along highway 19 during the spring and summer and can be spotted fishing for salmon in local rivers in the fall. This black bear hunt is our most popular canada hunting package in alberta. Lodge hunt boat hunt youth combo hunt trophy west offers rifle, black powder and bow hunting for bc black bear. Pacific bear outfitters guided coastal black bear and. The opportunity to observe grizzly bears, wolves, roosevelt elk and other wildlife abounds.
With an estimated 7,000 12,000 black bears living in the region, a guided tour is a smart way to see these gorgeous creatures in their natural habitat, eating. Vancouver island bc black bear hunts north vancouver. Oct 31, 2014 the wilds of vancouver island, british columbia are gorgeous, but they add difficulty to hunting. Early season hunts are conducted on the ocean beaches and estuaries, and low elevation mountain slopes. For over 30 years vancouver island has been the destination for black bear hunters. Fraser river outfitters, vancouver island bc hunting trips. Be sure to take your time and use lots of salt if you cant get it to a taxidermist right away. The wilds of vancouver island, british columbia are gorgeous, but they add difficulty to hunting. Appropriate safety precautions should be taken and hunters are reminded that there is no open season for grizzly bears on the island.
Please report any sightings of a grizzly bear on vancouver island which would be. Black bear hunts skeena mountian outfitters bc guide. My neighbors on vancouver island hunt this exact same way with great results. Fall hunts from september 10 to october 30 focus on the many salmon streams that flow across vancouver island.
Top 10 hunting spots for monster black bears outdoorhub. On top of it all sjins from vancouver island are of a very fine quality. Roosevelt elk fraser river outfitters, vancouver island bc. British columbia has the largest black bear population in the world and vancouver island has a very high concentration of these bear. This is likely as a result of vancouver island being a genetically older variation of the bear, having remained relatively isolated from the mainland breeding pool. The islands game vancouver island guide outfitters. Yes, bow hunting would be an option, ive been within bow range of plenty of good boars and any competent bear guide up here shouldnt have a problem. Late fall is the cook familys favorite time to be in the woods. Coastal black bear hunting, british columbia covert. Hunt coastal black bear on vancouver island with one of the islands veteran. The black bear population has exploded in this region with 7 of the top 10 black bear in b. Vancouver island black bear hunting is famous for offering trophy black bear hunting. Because of this, its no surprise that bear watching tours are one of the top things to do on vancouver island. Visibility in these areas is obviously a problem, but not the only one.
Our consistent harvest of extra large black bears, as well as, our high density of color phase, has set us apart from the rest. British columbia s bear population is incredibly strong. Mornings are frosty, and weather is across the board, from a skiff of snow to bright sunshine days. All participants must read rules and regulations pertaining to method of take and. September is the month to hunt the alpine, october is prerut, and november is the rut season. At trophy west we offer guided hunts for rifle, bow and muzzleloader hunting for black bear, roosevelt elk, cougar.
In fact, vancouver island black bears have just been discovered to be a separate subspecies of. If you intend on caping the bear yourself, this bear caping tutorial might be helpful. The current black bear population in bc is 120,000 160,000 animals or. Vancouver island, off the west coast of bc, canada, has the highest density of. As turkey season is coming to a close, another hunting season is underway, spring bear season. The territory encompasses many large rivers, lakes,valleys and contains large coastal timber.
Black bears are remarkable roadside attractions along highway 19 during the spring and summer and can be. Hunters from around the world travel to the island to experience a once in a life time adventure. Please inquire if you are interested in designing your own customized hunting package. Vancouver island is home to an abundant population of trophy black bears. Pickerel lake outfitters offers guests an ontario canada bear hunting trip in an exclusive hunting territory in northwest ontario.
Viwilds vancouver island black bear vancouver island. Coastal black bear hunting, british columbia covert outfitting. Vancouver island and knight inlet, bc combine to offer some of the best quality big game trophy hunting in british columbia. Lying off the pacific northwest coast, vancouver island is a land of towering. Bc guide outfitters is one of the top black bear operations in bc. At vancouver island guide outfitters, we offer exciting spot and stalk hunting adventures, lead by your own experienced local guide. Many serious hunters are realizing that the north coast of b. Our canada bear hunting area b orders manitoba to the west and ontario to the east and also covers another bear hunting area to the south of our main areas. Vancouver island, british columbia is recognized by.
Black bears on vancouver island are well known as the largest of their species in all of north america. These black bears are well known for being the largest bodied bears of their species so large that they have now been reclassified as their own subspecies of black bear, the island black bear. Vancouver island black bear hunting canadian guide outfitters offers both spring and fall black bear hunts with rifle, muzzleloader and bow hunting. Renowned worldwide as a big game hunting destination, vancouver island guide outfitters provides the best that vancouver island has to offer. This outfitter offers spring and fall hunts from a. An adventure so great that it belongs on your bucket list.
Hunting trips from vancouver island guide outfitters. British columbia spot and stalk coastal spring bear hunts. Come hunting with dave fyfe and his excellent hunting guides and see for yourself. Ontario canada bear hunting pickerel lake outfitters. Vancouver island bc black bear hunts north vancouver island. Grizzly hunting in british columbia with alberta whitetail country. Each season s harvest is controlled which means, you get the size and quality of bear you want in a hunt.
Island black bear hunts vancouver island, off the west coast of bc, canada, has the highest density of black bears in north america. Vancouver island guide outfitters boasts a guide territory of over 4,000 sq. Overcoming the challenges of hunting on vancouver island. The majority of the mature males taken will measure in. Vancouver island, bc is the black bear capital of north america british columbia. Prince of wales island offers exceptional sitka blacktailed deer hunting. North coast adventures specializes in guided coastal grizzly bear hunting safaris on the famed inside passage adjacent to vancouver island, british columbia. Canada big game hunts, british columbia hunting guides outfitters vancouver island. Vancouver island hunters, columbian blacktail hunters and those in the pursuit of game species on vi. This is an exhilarating spotandstalk hunting experience. Coastal bear adventures provides a quality vancouver island hunting experience with prime bc wildlife including black bear, mountain lion, and elk.
Bear watching on vancouver island discover vancouver. You also have a choice of either land based lodge hunting trips or boat based black bear hunting trips. Vancouver island there have been a number of grizzly bear sightings on northern vancouver island in recent years. Coastal bear adventures provides a quality vancouver island hunting experience with prime bc wildlife including black bear, mountain lion, and elk, along with experienced, knowledgeable guides. This hunt is a 5day, spotandstalk hunting adventure on the wild west coast and mountains of vancouver island. Virtually the entire island is covered in dense forests. With thirtyfive years of experience guiding hunters on the island, he will show you more large black bear then you ever imagined possible on a single hunting trip. In fact, vancouver island black bears have just been discovered to be a separate subspecies of black bear, now known as the island bear. Day trips are taken into vancouver islands hidden backcountry, exploring the remote reaches and secret hideouts of the coastal black bear.
Roosevelt elk fraser river outfitters, vancouver island. Prices guided hunting trips in bc sawtooth outfitters. If you dont know the already, hunting on vancouver island is done in highly fluctuating weather conditions. We require 40% deposit at the time of booking with the remainder, including all taxes, licenses and. To put it simply this is an absolute wonderland for bears, there are not just many of them they also grow big. Bear hunting on the island is broken down into two seasons, the spring bear season which starts april 1st and goes to june 15th and the fall. Start searching for vancouver island black bear guides and youll find a few prominent outfits. Summary of hunting seasons for bobcat, fox, raccoon harerabbit, grouse, coyote and other small game animals. Ocean front hunting lodge with 3 private waterfront cabins. Ursus americanus vancouveri, vancouver islands cave bear, inhabit the island in great numbers. The only other black bear hunting comparable to ours is on vancouver island, for double the cost. Giant jetblack bears roam the island and are hunted.
Bc guide outfitters is now one of the top black bear operations in british columbia. In bc its illegal to hunt bears over bait, and in all honesty, its not necessary. The largest was a massive black bear trophy weighing approx. Vancouver island guide outfitters goabc guide outfitters. Vancouver island spring black bear hunt 2012 bc hunting blog. Giants roam on vancouver island north and remote sections of neighboring mainland coast. Vancouver island trophy roosevelt elk hunting hunts start sept. Thousands of coastal estuaries on the island provide ideal habitat and forage conditions which enable the vancouver island black bear to attain hide and skull measurements of massive proportions.
Bear hunting for spring black bear is april 15 through june 15, and the fall hunt is september 10 through october 31. Years of logging in this area has created a vast network of roads and great bear habitat. Spring black bear hunts are from april 1 to june 15. Black bear hunting is a combination of driving, walking and glassing feeding areas looking for a trophy class bear. At trophy west we offer guided hunts for rifle, bow and muzzleloader hunting for black bear, roosevelt elk, cougar, mountain goat, columbia blacktail deer and wolf. Vancouver island black bears have been reclassified as a separate subspecies of black bear, now known as the island bear. Spring black bear hunting in bc black bear hunting in bc. Please report any sightings of a grizzly bear on vancouver island which would be brown in colour compared to the uniformly black colour of black bears on vancouver island to the nanaimo regional office, 250 7517220, or the 24 hour call center line at 18779527277. Hunters will arrive at the vancouver international airport yvr and will be taken to the hunt location where they will arrive to.
Bear watching on vancouver island discover vancouver island. Vancouver island blacktail hunters association home. Appropriate safety precautions should be taken and hunters are reminded that there is no open season for grizzly bears in b. British columbias vancouver island produces some of the largest black bear to be found anywhere in the world. Coastal black bear hunt on vancouver island hunt wild. The reason vancouver island bear hunting is as successful as it appears to be, is that game management is their highest priority. British columbia black bear hunting outdoors international. Vancouver island black bear hunt with j alain smith. British columbias vancouver island is well known for its coastal black bears and our outfitter here holds the exclusive rights to a guide concession of over 4,000 square miles of prime bear habitat. Giant jetblack bears roam the island and are hunted with fair chase, spotandstalk hunting tactics.
Vancouver island black bear hunting in british columbia. The coastal mountains throughout british columbia is an extension of that. The island is synonymous with giant coastal black bears and trophy roosevelt elk. Migratory waterfowl seasons summary of hunting seasons for duck, coot, snipe, pigeon, mourning dove, swan, goose, and brant. The vancouver island black bear is blacker in colour than the mainland bear and is considered slightly larger, the females growing up to 180 kg, and the males reaching 275 kg. Its easy to get transportation to the island from texas whether you drivefly. If you were to look up black bear habitat in the dictionary there would be a picture of vancouver island, british columbia. Vancouver island is widely recognized as a big game hunting destination. From the wild and wet west coast, to the warm, gentle southern slopes, we are the discriminating hunters choice for big game hunting on vancouver island. Vancouver island bear hunting puts the v into victory. Bear hunting in bc, guided bear hunts with bc guide. Trophy black bear hunts in this area are very similar to that of vancouver island.