Mark Wood: Arizona Black Bear Hunt Report

HUNT: Arizona Black Bear Hunt
CONSULTANT: Outdoors International

May 2018

The Arizona outfitter, Mike and Layne were my guides. They showed me 13 black bears in 3 days. Many were very good to extremely good record book bears. On the third day Mike and Layne showed me several huge bears. One cinnamon with a massive head. They told me to hold out for better.

Later that day they both spotted an even bigger pure black bear. They confirmed its status as a boar and gave me the green light. I then had the bear of my dreams. It made the Boone and Crockett record book. All camp accommodations were excellent with comfortable tents, chairs and good food. They really took great care of my bear.

I highly recommend this hunt!

Overall, my black bear hunt was amazing, I couldn’t have asked for more.
My outfitter’s communication before, during and after the trip was perfect, I couldn’t have asked for more.
My guide was amazing.
Physically, the trip was difficult.
The food was good.
The accommodations were good.
My consultant’s communication before, during and after the trip was perfect, I couldn’t have asked for more.
My consultant was very knowledgeable, and a pleasure to talk to.
Would you book another trip with us in the future? Yes.
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HUNT: Arizona Black Bear Hunt CONSULTANT: Outdoors International