Recommendations BC black bear hunt

[AustinL]

In the research and planning phase of considering a BC black bear hunt. Looking for recommendations on guides and outfitters to look into

 

[RobBrown505]

Went last April. Highly recommend Sean Lingl on Vancouver Island https://www.canadianguideoutfitters.com/

 

[RobBrown505]

 

[ACE (in CT)]

Lots of options, lots of different price points. Do you want a boat based hunt? Do you want to do some fishing? Do you have a certain date in mind? What’s your budget? Have you hunted bears before? Looking for a real trophy or a nice representative bear?

 

[AustinL]

I would love a boat based hunt but to be honest based on research I have done to this point I think those will fall a little above where the budget is. Have some flexibility with budget but would like to stay in the 6k or under territory.

Likely looking for a spring hunt but not dead set on that not sure if BC offers fall hunts or not. Dates are flexible but don’t want to be too late in the spring where they are more likely to be rubbed out.

Have not hunted bears and don’t need a giant but would like a solid representative bear but the opportunity for a real trophy would be nice.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Take a look at https://www.horseshoecreekoutfitters.com/

I did a moose hunt a few years ago with them and will likely give a spring bear hunt a try with them. They have a nice lodge and cabins. Give Frank Miles or Ray Jackson a call.

 

[Gemsbok45]

I don’t know for sure but 6k might be a pre Covid price.

 

[Tubby’s Canteen]

In the research and planning phase of considering a BC black bear hunt. Looking for recommendations on guides and outfitters to look into

If your hears not set on bc Newfoundland offers a better bang for your buck. 4500 for two bears or 6500 for a moose with a stumble on bear tag.

 

[Doubleplay]

Went last April. Highly recommend Sean Lingl on Vancouver Island https://www.canadianguideoutfitters.com/

Second this. I booked with him for May 2026.