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Blackbear Hunts in Saskatchewan

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2024 Black Bear Hunt Package

$3700.00 USD

Includes:
  • Six days of hunting
  • One guide for every two hunters
  • All-inclusive accommodations in camp
  • Private bedroom with easy access bathrooms
  • Buddy heaters and propane for the hunt
Does not include:
  • Tag $200.00
  • Tax $407.00

*If an animal is wounded every possible attempt will be made to recover the animal. If the recovery is unsuccessful then a $1000.00 charge will be administered in order to continue hunting.

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The perfect black bear territory

We are located on the edge of the local farmlands, where tended fields give way to the vast and dense boreal forest. This is where the game population thrives thanks to their ease of access to ample amounts of forage in the summer and fall.

The home of giant black bears and color phase bears

In the spring black bear season, we target the pre-rut on into the full rut period. It is our experience that this is when the big old giant black bears pop out in the area, we are
confident that you too can bag a winner.

In combination with a great population of giant black bears we also have a dense population of color phase bears. In fact, we would not be exaggerating by saying color phase bears in our area would run right around twenty percent of
the total population.

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Testimonials

“Greg and his team took care of everything from the meals and lodging to making sure our rifles were still sighted in after the flight. They showed us the trail camera photos of the bears in the areas we would be hunting. Every detail was covered.”

MARK BIXLAR

Florida

“I have been hunting Saskatchewan for around 18 years and I always look forward to coming back to White Fox. I have taken great deer and bear during my trips, with bow and rifle. I have enjoyed my relationship with Greg Hamm at Bone Quest outfitters. He takes great care to ensure his hunters have everything they need to ensure the hunt will be comfortable and memorable.”

JIM COLLINS

Massachusetts

“Every aspect of our Saskatchewan bear hunt was terrific! Greg and his team at Bone Quest Outfitters excel in scouting before you arrive and put us on the bears! Also, the lodging, meals and camaraderie makes you feel welcomed and right at home….. we’ll be back!”

JOHN HOWARD

Georgia

A Typical Day In The Camp

Morning to Early Afternoon

Wake up to a continental-style breakfast. Enjoy spending the morning fishing, shooting on our archery course or lounging.

Mid Afternoon

We serve a large mid-afternoon meal to see you through the evening hunt. After your meal has settled, we load into the guides’ pickups, and head for the Saskatchewan woods.

Evening to Late Night

Spend the evening hunting, after which you can expect to return to a spread of hot food fit for a king. Share your stories of the hunt while our expert guide team skins your trophy.

Transportation

Our modes of transportation vary based on the location of the most active stands. UTV, ATV and/or argo’s are used to access our various stand locations.

Communication

You will be given a communication device allowing you to contact our guide team in the event of a bear down, or in the event of an emergency. Unless you contact your guide early, pickup will be just after legal light.

Accomodations

Our spacious accommodations located on the edge of the endless wilderness offer each hunter their own bedroom with easy access to the bathrooms. In combination with the privacy of your own bedroom, we have a large common lounging, dining and television room. You’ll be treated to delicious hot meals created by chef Adam before and after your days hunt.

What should I bring on my Saskatchewan black bear hunt?
  • A mesh bug proof head cover, for the mosquitos. Bears like to be near water in heavily wooded areas. Freshly hatched mosquitos also like these areas making this item a very important item that I would not recommend going without.
  • Bug proof gloves: While I’m on the mosquito topic bare skin is a bad idea. You want to be able to sit still and do your best to be undetected while on the stand.
  • Quiet Camo Rain Gear: Although the rain isn’t the best of hunting conditions it is one that is unpredictable and one that we will endure and hunt through, so having the right gear for the situation is important.
  • Orange ball cap and Vest: I’m speaking for rifle hunters headed to our neck of the woods in Saskatchewan. This is a regulation for all rifle hunters or bow hunters carrying a rifle. Bowhunters, muzzleloaders and shotgun hunters are exempt from this rule.
  • Water Proof Boots: Every stand location is different but some might include a little bit of swamping on the ATV’s to get to. Dry feet ensure a comfortable evening in the stand.
  • Reasonably Warm Clothing: The spring weather in Saskatchewan is a unpredictable variable on your hunt. It can range from the mid 40’s on through the lower 70’s. Having the right gear with you to comfortably endure these temperatures will ensure a pleasant experience.
  • 2 boxes of Ammunition: Airlines and baggage handling is another unpredictable aspect of your trip. Having extra ammunition so that any issues with your firearm and optics can be corrected before you hit the stand.
  • Firearm or Bow: It’s hard to hunt without them.
  • Passport: It is a requirement for any non resident of Canada to enter the country.
  • Firearm at the Border: You are required to declare your firearm at the border by having the paperwork in the attached link filled out and on person. https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/wam/media/2347/original/d369a605ac3363b569af5ea5dc40c88d.pdfwww.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/form-formulaire/pdfs/5590-eng.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips are greatly appreciated by our staff. Ultimately it is up to you to tip on the service you feel you were provided.

A general guideline is use 10-15% of the hunt cost for the guide, while giving the chef $150.00 per hunter.

Saskatchewan deer and bear licenses are available over the counter and can be purchased online before your trip or on the drive up to camp at one of several vendors.

It is 2 hunters per guide. Your guide will transport you and another hunter to an area where a four wheeler will then be used to get you to and from your stands.

Maximum 6 hunters per week, unless it is all one group in which we can accommodate 8 hunters.

For the case of an animal down as well as in case of emergency you will be given a satellite communication device. This device will communicate with our guide teams cell phones and will ensure both safety as well as a timely pickup.

The most common calibers are 300 and 7mm. Our deer have large bodies so it is nice to have the knock down power.

We will cape your animal as well as prepare the skull for a problem-less, worry-free trip over the border. All capes and hides will be frozen and put in a complementary rubbermaid tote for travel.

If you want to take your meat, the processing is up to you but we will provide a facility for you to do so. *Most people that fly leave their meat behind in which case, we ensure it goes to use.*

Typically in bear season we will have you in your stand at 4:00 pm and pick you up at dark, roughly 9:00pm.

Whitetail hunts are sun up to sun down, so depending on which week you come, you can expect to spend 9-10 hours in the blind.

We have a variety of ladder stands as well as hang on’s, these are used for the bear season as well as early whitetail season. Our blinds are a variety of pop-up blinds as well as some wooden box blinds depending on the location.

We do offer buddy heaters and propane included in your trip.

On our whitetail stands shots vary from 50 yards to the 110 yards. Being close allows you to accurately judge the deer. Bear stands vary from 15 yards to 50 yards. All Bow hunters shots will be under 30 yards for both whitetail deer as well as black bears.

The temperature varies, but it can be south of the -20 degrees Fahrenheit mark in November. It is very important to have warm footwear and clothing.

Yes archery is an option. We require to know well in advance if you are going to bow hunt in order to insure we have the proper set up for you.

*If an animal is wounded and not recovered an additional $1000.00 will be charged in order to continue hunting (same applies to rifle hunters)

If a rifle is being used or carried a red, orange or white vest must be worn as well as a red or orange hat. No colors are required if you are hunting with a bow, muzzleloader or shotgun.

No color’s are required if you are hunting with archery, muzzleloader or shotgun. If a rifle is being used or carried a red, orange or white vest must be worn as well as a red or orange hat.

We do offer airport transportation at an extra cost of;

  • 1 Hunter $600.00
  • 2-3 Hunters $1000.00
  • 4-6 Hunters $2000.00

*We recommend you rent a vehicle and drive to camp. This gives you the freedom to go fishing or sight seeing once your tag is filled.

Yes and we recommend 2 boxes stored separately from your firearm.

If you are taking hunting guns to Canada, be CERTAIN that you fill out the US Customs form 4457 with description of gun (cameras, Etc.) & serial numbers and present to US guys before leaving US (so they will have record that you took them out & didn’t purchase in Canada). Also have a Canadian Firearms Declaration all filled out when entering Canada to save time & this will serve as your gun license while hunting & to buy ammo if needed. Present these forms to Customs when returning & it will be a breeze

You fly into Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. From here the Bone Quest Outfitters hunting camp is a 3 hour drive.