Bears of the World

Bears of the World: Guided Hunting Adventures with Outdoors International

Explore Premier Bear Hunting Opportunities Worldwide

Bears represent one of the most iconic and challenging big game pursuits for hunters globally. As one of the oldest carnivore families, dating back 40 million years, bears thrive across diverse habitats from North American forests to Arctic tundras and Eurasian wilderness. At Outdoors International, we connect you with vetted outfitters for guided bear hunts that emphasize high success rates, trophy potential, safety, and ethical practices. Whether you're after a color-phase black bear in Idaho or a massive brown bear in Alaska, our partners handle logistics, regulations, and sustainable harvesting to deliver unforgettable experiences.

Key highlights of our bear hunting trips:

• Diverse Species and Methods: Target black bears, grizzlies, coastal brown bears, Eurasian brown bears, and polar bears (where available) using spot-and-stalk, baiting, hounds, or boat-based approaches.
• Seasonal Timing: Spring hunts (April-June) focus on post-hibernation activity for black bears; fall hunts (September-November) target larger brown and grizzly bears during prime feeding periods.
• Customizable Options: From affordable over-the-counter tags to high-end remote expeditions, including combo hunts with fishing or other big game. Add-ons like archery challenges or family-friendly setups available.
• Conservation Commitment: Our outfitters prioritize habitat protection, community support, and regulated quotas to ensure long-term viability of bear populations.

We've been sending our clients on great bear hunts for decades.

Randy Posey

Black Bear, Hunting, Idaho, North America, Outfitter #OI-SAC, United States

John LaBanc

Black Bear, British Columbia, Canada, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-BLGO

Bill Johnson

Alberta, Black Bear, Canada, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-LWO

Caleb Macko

Alberta, Black Bear, Canada, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-LWO

Bert Chandler

Black Bear, British Columbia, Canada, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-PO

Kyle Hanson

Black Bear, British Columbia, Canada, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-PO

Jeff Fox – Black Bear

Black Bear, British Columbia, Canada, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-PO

Mark Erskine – Black Bear

Black Bear, British Columbia, Canada, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-PO

Dan Szafranski – Black Bear

Black Bear, British Columbia, Canada, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-PO

Kevin Schmitcke – Black Bear

Black Bear, British Columbia, Canada, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-BLGO

Jared Griffith – Black Bear

Black Bear, British Columbia, Canada, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-PO

Rick Cudlipp – Black Bear

Black Bear, British Columbia, Canada, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-PO

Russ Meyer – Black Bear

Black Bear, British Columbia, Canada, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-PO

Russ Meyer and Travis Browne – Black Bear

Black Bear, British Columbia, Canada, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-TOA

Scott Penman – Black Bear

Black Bear, British Columbia, Canada, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-TOA

Devin Jensen – Black Bear

Black Bear, British Columbia, Canada, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-CIA

George Morris – Black Bear

Black Bear, British Columbia, Canada, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-CIA

Mathew Nickles – Black Bear

Black Bear, British Columbia, Canada, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-TOA

Bruce Kuck – Black Bear

Alaska, Black Bear, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-UGA, United States

James Parkinson – Black Bear

Alaska, Black Bear, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-SRL, United States

Brian Reinhart – Black Bear

Alaska, Black Bear, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-BAKO, United States

Daniel Clodfelter

Alaska, Black Bear, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AOU, United States

Maria Glatt

Alaska, Black Bear, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AOU, United States

Jared Griffith

Alaska, Black Bear, Brown Bear, Dangerous Game, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AOU, United States

Jared Griffith

Alaska, Black Bear, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AOU, United States

Caleb Macko

Alberta, Black Bear, Canada, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-LWO

Anonymous Hunter

Alberta, Black Bear, Canada, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-MLO

Ron Cherry

Alberta, Black Bear, Canada, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-WSO

Cory Glauner

Black Bear, Hunting, Idaho, North America, United States

Richard Seago

Alaska, Black Bear, Hunting, North America, United States

Brandon Couchman

Black Bear, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-OLO, United States, Washington

Cory Glauner

Black Bear, Hunting, Idaho, North America, United States

Mat Cervantes

Black Bear, Hunting, Idaho, North America, Outfitter #OI-KO, United States

Cory Glauner

Black Bear, Hunting, Idaho, North America, United States

OI Client

Black Bear, Hunting, Idaho, North America, United States

Cory Glauner

Black Bear, Hunting, Idaho, North America, Outfitter #OI-OLO, United States

Cory Glauner

Black Bear, Hunting, Idaho, North America, United States

Webb Glauner

Black Bear, Hunting, Idaho, North America, United States

Chuck Farnam

Black Bear, Hunting, Idaho, North America, United States

Chris Bowen

Black Bear, Hunting, North America, United States, Utah

Zac Dickerson

Arizona, Black Bear, Hunting, North America, United States

Trevor Sheperd

Arizona, Black Bear, Hunting, North America, United States

Trevor Sheperd

Arizona, Black Bear, Hunting, North America, United States

Jeff Cullumber

Arizona, Black Bear, Hunting, North America, United States

Dale Parrish

Arizona, Black Bear, Hunting, North America, United States

Chloe Hickey

Arizona, Black Bear, Hunting, North America, United States

Jonie Rowell

Arizona, Black Bear, Hunting, North America, United States

Mark Wood

Black Bear, Hunting, Idaho, North America, United States

Angela Myrick

Arizona, Black Bear, Hunting, North America, United States

Michael Hickey

Arizona, Black Bear, Hunting, North America, United States

Braiden Glauner

Black Bear, Hunting, Idaho, North America, United States

Daniel Simonson

Black Bear, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-DDO, United States, Wyoming

Paul Julander’s Son

Arizona, Black Bear, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-HDTH, United States

Kyle Hanson

Black Bear, Hunting, Idaho, North America, Outfitter #OI-WMO, United States

Jace Myers

Black Bear, Hunting, Idaho, North America, Outfitter #OI-WMO, United States

John LaBanc

Black Bear, Hunting, Idaho, North America, Outfitter #OI-WMO, United States

Charlie Donehue

Black Bear, Hunting, Idaho, North America, Outfitter #OI-KO, United States

Judith McClean

Black Bear, Hunting, Idaho, North America, Outfitter #OI-WMO, United States

Tony Niess

Black Bear, Hunting, Idaho, North America, Outfitter #OI-OLO, United States

Kyle Hanson

Black Bear, Hunting, Idaho, North America, Outfitter #OI-WMO, United States

Kyle Hanson

Black Bear, Hunting, Idaho, North America, Outfitter #OI-WMO, United States

Kyle Hanson

Black Bear, Hunting, Idaho, North America, Outfitter #OI-WMO, United States

Allen Sherwood

Black Bear, Canada, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-LLO, Saskatchewan

Khaled Rabie

Alaska, Black Bear, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-BFAD, United States

Danny Simonson

Black Bear, Hunting, Idaho, North America, Outfitter #OI-WMO, United States

Michael Hardwick

Black Bear, Hunting, Idaho, North America, Outfitter #OI-OLO, United States

Michael Connor

Black Bear, Hunting, Idaho, North America, United States

Chris Anderson

Arizona, Black Bear, Hunting, North America, United States

Kael Anderson

Arizona, Black Bear, Hunting, North America, United States

Joshua Cagle

Black Bear, British Columbia, Canada, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-PO

Jason Brule

Black Bear, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AEH, United States, Wyoming

Jarahn Newman

Black Bear, British Columbia, Canada, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-PO

Troy Mannella

Alberta, Black Bear, Hunting, Outfitter #OI-LWO

John Holcomb

Arizona, Black Bear, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-CMTO, United States

Barry Cook – Grizzly

Alaska, Dangerous Game, Grizzly Bear, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-RAA, United States

Todd Mulholland

Alaska, Dangerous Game, Grizzly Bear, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AWCG, United States

Jeff Sinner

Alaska, Dangerous Game, Grizzly Bear, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-SRL, United States

Jared Griffith

Alaska, Dangerous Game, Grizzly Bear, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AWCG, United States

Manny Reichek

Alaska, Dangerous Game, Grizzly Bear, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AWCG, United States

Eric Reffett

Alaska, Dangerous Game, Grizzly Bear, Hunting, North America, United States

Brian Wagner

Alaska, Dangerous Game, Grizzly Bear, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AWCG, United States

Andrew Rockwell

Alaska, Dangerous Game, Grizzly Bear, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AWCG, United States

John LaBanc

Alaska, Dangerous Game, Grizzly Bear, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AWCG, United States

Jace Poole

Alaska, Dangerous Game, Grizzly Bear, Hunting, North America, United States

Kyle Hanson

Alaska, Dangerous Game, Grizzly Bear, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AKHS, United States

Kyle Hanson

Alaska, Dangerous Game, Grizzly Bear, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AWCG, United States

Randy Taylor

Alaska, Dangerous Game, Grizzly Bear, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AWCG, United States

Kim Kutsch

Alaska, Dangerous Game, Grizzly Bear, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AWCG, United States

Daniel Clodfelter

Alaska, Brown Bear, Dangerous Game, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AOU, United States

Maria Glatt

Alaska, Brown Bear, Dangerous Game, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AOU, United States

Bruce Templeton

Alaska, Brown Bear, Dangerous Game, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AWCG, United States

Kim Frederick

Alaska, Brown Bear, Dangerous Game, Hunting, North America, United States

Brett Niles

Brown Bear, Croatia, Dangerous Game, Europe, Hunting, Outfitter #OI-AH

Kevin Mitchell

Alaska, Brown Bear, Dangerous Game, Hunting, North America, United States

Jason Kinyon

Brown Bear, Croatia, Dangerous Game, Europe, Hunting, Outfitter #OI-AH

Ted Loughner

Alaska, Brown Bear, Dangerous Game, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AOU, United States

Ryan Jones

Alaska, Brown Bear, Dangerous Game, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AWCG, United States

Scott Penman

Alaska, Brown Bear, Dangerous Game, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AWCG, United States

OI Client

Alaska, Brown Bear, Dangerous Game, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AWCG, United States

OI Client

Alaska, Brown Bear, Dangerous Game, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AWCG, United States

Julian Salutregui

Alaska, Brown Bear, Dangerous Game, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AFWL, United States

OI Client

Alaska, Brown Bear, Dangerous Game, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AWCG, United States

Carlos Garcia

Alaska, Brown Bear, Dangerous Game, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AFWL, United States

John LaBanc

Alaska, Brown Bear, Dangerous Game, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AWCG, United States

Scott Johnson

Alaska, Brown Bear, Dangerous Game, Hunting, North America, Outfitter #OI-AOU, United States

Gary Colbath

Canada, Dangerous Game, Hunting, North America, Nunavut, Outfitter #OI-CNO, Polar Bear

Top Bear Hunting Categories and Destinations

Bear hunts vary by species, terrain, and intensity. Here's a breakdown to help you select the right fit based on budget, physical demands, and trophy goals:

• Black Bear Hunts: The most accessible and high-volume option, ideal for beginners or those seeking multiple opportunities. Success rates often exceed 80%, with chances for unique color phases like cinnamon or chocolate.
  • Key Features: Affordable (starting at $2,500–$6,000 for 5–7 days), varied methods including baiting and spot-and-stalk, abundant populations.
  • Top Locations: Idaho (Frank Church Wilderness for DIY or guided spot-and-stalk), British Columbia (archery-focused coastal hunts), Alberta and Saskatchewan (baited setups with high densities), Newfoundland (remote island adventures). U.S. states like Maine, Montana, and Arizona offer over-the-counter tags.
• Brown Bear and Grizzly Hunts: For experienced hunters chasing larger trophies in rugged, remote areas. These demand physical fitness and often involve multi-day backcountry travel.
  • Key Features: Trophy boars squaring 8–10 feet, spot-and-stalk or boat hunts, higher costs ($15,000–$40,000 for 10–14 days) due to logistics.
  • Top Locations: Alaska (Kodiak Island for coastal brown bears up to 10 feet, Peninsula for record potential), Yukon (interior grizzlies in mountainous terrain), Russia (Kamchatka for Eurasian subspecies with 90%+ success). Limited European options in countries like Croatia and Romania.
• Polar Bear Hunts: The pinnacle of extreme hunting, conducted in Arctic conditions with strict quotas and cultural immersion (note: U.S. trophy import currently banned).
  • Key Features: Dogsled-guided pursuits with Inuit experts, immense challenges in sub-zero temps, premium pricing ($50,000+ for 10–15 days).
  • Top Locations: Arctic Canada (Nunavut for regulated, sustainable hunts emphasizing traditional methods).

Additional Resources and Tips

To maximize your hunt:

• Gear Essentials: Layered clothing for variable weather, quality optics for field judging (e.g., skull measurements or hide squaring), caliber recommendations like .300 Win Mag for brown bears.
• Preparation Advice: Focus on field judging skills—black bears for boars vs. sows, grizzly and brown bears for size without surprises. Consider our blog for recipes (e.g., grilled bear tenderloin) and reports from past clients.

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