Mature black bear

Kevin Schmitcke: British Columbia Black Bear Hunt Report

HUNT: British Columbia Black Bear Hunt
CONSULTANT: Russ Meyer, Outdoors International

June, 2018

I don’t think I have ever laughed as hard as I did that week.

They are down-to-earth people and an absolute blast to be around! I would recommend this FAIR CHASE hunt to anybody!

The guides were awesome! We had a great week in camp! The bear hunting was excellent. We saw double figures in black bears each day we were hunting, with several opportunities on stalks each day. I was fortunate enough to harvest two very large black bears.

The hunting was just a part of the entire experience.

Camp was set back in a nice quiet place away from any main roads. The cabin was comfortable, food was good, and after a day of hunting there was always a hot shower! Jim and Lyle are great hosts. I don’t think I have ever laughed as hard as I did that week. They are down-to-earth people and an absolute blast to be around! I would recommend this FAIR CHASE hunt to anybody!

Hunt Report

  • My consultant was Russ Meyer.
  • My consultant’s communication before, during and after the trip was excellent.
  • My consultant was very knowledgeable, and a pleasure to talk to.
  • Overall, my trip was a great experience.
  • My outfitter’s communication before, during and after the trip was excellent.
  • My guide was excellent.
  • Physically, the trip was easy.
  • The food and accommodations were good.
  • Would you book another trip with us in the future? Yes, I really hope to plan another hunt with you. Your knowledge was good and you hooked me up with the experience that I was looking for!
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