Bear Hunt
An apex predator of the Canadian wild, black bears can weigh up to 600 pounds and boast impressive speed, agility and sense of smell.
Take extra care when hunting these majestic, yet potentially dangerous creatures. Those who succeed are rewarded with a beautiful fur pelt, delicious meat, and a good story or two.
Backcountry Kill Kit
Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Canada Field Staff, Casey Donovan, from Yukon Unguided, breaks down how to pack a backcountry kill kit for spring black bear hunting. The lightweight kill kit's versatility makes it perfect for various other hunts.
Black Bear
Grizzly Bear
Defining Characteristics
Rut Season: The month of June
Before The Hunt
- Black bear's thick long hair absorbs the blood and makes tracking much more difficult
- .270 to .300 magnum cartridges increase the likelihood of a clean kill
During The Hunt
Call bears upwind using suffering varmint or fawn bleats, dying rabbit, the young of moose, caribou, elk and deer.
After The Hunt
Did you know that leaving fat on your bear meat will increase the likelihood of the meat becoming rancid later in the processing? Be sure to get a sharp knife and trim as much fat as possible without creating meat waste.
Processing Tools
SHOT PLACEMENT
Broadside – Lungs, liver, heart
Front – heart
Quartering – heart
Advanced Big Game
Elk Hunt
A full-grown bull elk can stand as tall as 9 feet, with antlers extending 4 feet above their head. Don’t underestimate the sheer size and weight of these beautiful giants. Hunting elk can be a challenging, but intensely rewarding experience, provided you have the gear and the know-how to get the job done.
Learn more about elk hunting
Moose Hunt
A bull moose in full spread is one of the most imposing animals in the Canadian wilderness. Taller than a saddle horse, large bulls can weigh over 1300 pounds. Hunters who are lucky enough to take down a full-grown moose are rewarded with a ton of great meat!
Learn more about moose hunting
Bear Hunt
An apex predator of the Canadian wild, black bears can weigh up to 900 pounds and boast impressive speed, agility and sense of smell. Take extra care when hunting these majestic creatures. Those who succeed are awarded a beautiful pelt, meat, and a good story or two.
Learn more about bear hunting