Look for 2014 CA Black Bear hunt partner

rc256

I am not sure about 3 day bear hunting trip. I think for bear minimum is five day trip for better chance. If you have a bad weather, it is all ruined. Plus they charge $1500 per person, 2 minimum. This means $3000 for one tag? I think  some canadian outfitters offer 5 day trip for ~$2000. I think it is better deal because: two people have two tags for $4000, and much better chance to bag one.

netcruise, I would go with you for a canadian trip or some northern bear county states for a five day trip.

-rc

rc256

Just FYI. Minnesota bear reports says about 30% success rate. Wisconsin about 50% success rate. For outfitters who guanrantee active baiting, the success rate is better. All these are predicated on you getting a bear permit lottery. I will check some Canadian outfitters it might be much easier to get bear tags.

rc256

There are lot of bear / elk hunts in Montana with good success rate. Bear hunt is around $2K. I would go with a elk trip with bear as bonus.

http://www.elkcreekoutfitting.com/bear.asp