Are you an avid hunter and angler looking for a unique adventure? Cast and blast trips offer a thrilling and unforgettable experience. These trips combine hunting and fishing into one action-packed adventure, allowing you to explore the outdoors and test your skills in two different activities. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to […]
Hunter: Michael Hardwick Date: August 14-16, 2022 Trip Taken: Washington Black Bear Hunt on the Olympic Peninsula Consultant: Kyle Hanson, Outdoors International Great hunt, great outfitter, great experience! Not only was my Washington State bear hunt a success, but the outfitter took the time to teach and show me what to look for when doing […]
Hunter: Ron Cherry Date: May 28 – June 5, 2022 Trip Taken: Alberta Black Bear Hunt Consultant: Todd Osborn, Outdoors International Hunt Report How would you rate your trip overall? Good. The service providers had good attitudes and were very compatible with the other clients in camp. How was your guide? Good. Bruce Willis served […]
Hunter: Danny Simonson Date: May 3-9 Trip Taken: Idaho Spring Black Bear Consultant: Kyle Hanson, Outdoors International This outfitter runs a premium, high-class, back country bear hunt! I arrived a client and left a friend. The knowledge and experience was evident within every conversation. The food was 5-star and the accommodation were more than a […]
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Hunter: Khaled Rabie Date: End of May Trip Taken: Alaska Black Bear, Brown Bear Combo Hunt Consultant: Julian, Outdoors International Mainly a black bear hunt with opportunity to also harvest a brown bear. Five day baited hunt in Alaska. The outfitter was awesome and couldn’t be more accommodating. Had a great time on this bear […]
Hunter: Kyle Hanson Date: May 29 – June 4, 2022 Trip Taken: British Columbia Spot & Stalk Black Bear Hunt Consultant: Outdoors International After a long two year wait with Covid travel restrictions we are finally able to get into Canada! This was my second time black bear hunting with this outfitter and it may […]
The American black bear (Ursus americanus) evolved from bears that traveled from Asia to North America on the Bering Land Bridge about 8 million years ago. Like their Asian ancestors, the black bear is omnivorous. Because it is able to thrive in a variety of different environmental conditions and is incredibly resourceful, it was able […]
Arguably, the best time to hunt black bears is a magical few weeks in May and early June, during the black bear rut. Hunting During the Black Bear Rut There is heavy competition for sows, and boars will travel widely in search of sows in heat. They mark areas they travel, urine spotting along travel […]
Successful bear baiting is a bit of an art form. Through the school of hard knocks, we’ve learned a few things and here are our bear baiting tips.