Black Bear

  • Trophy Black Bear
  • Bear Hunting - Fishing Combo Packages are available upon request.
  • New - Black Bear Hunting reopens for a 5 year pilot program for residents and nonresidents in Ontario for Spring May 1 – June 15, 2021
  • Fall Black Bear Hunt from August 15 – October 30, 2021 Be bear wise in the great Canadian wilderness outdoors French River Provincial Park. Book your Canadian hunt for spring and fall today.
ONTARIO HUNTING REGULATIONS
RCMP Regulations
Hunting License

Ontario Black Bear Hunting at Bear's Den Lodge

  • Canada Black Bear Hunting at Bear's Den Lodge resort for trophy black bears in the French River Provincial Park.
  • We are expert outfitters with over 34 years of bear experience. An extreme outdoor adventure experience for bear hunting in Ontario - a remote wilderness setting.
  • Prime Hunting Territory
  • Travel with the Bear Outfitter Guides by boat to remote baited bear sites located in beaver pond areas and known bear travel areas in the French River Delta.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts, bring your camera to shoot your next bear photos at Bear's Den.
  • Baits are set for hunters wishing to bag their bear with a rifle, muzzleloader, bow & crossbow archery, or camera in French River.
  • All species of fish are open during the fall hunt at Bear's Den.
  • Average size of Bear's Den Lodge bear are 5 ½ - 6 foot – placing it in the world class trophy size for bear
  • Fair chase wilderness hunt
  • 98-100% Opportunity
  • 90-95% SUCCESS history

Archery, Muzzleloader, and Rifle Bear Hunting Available

  • Bear's Den Lodge has been offering black bear hunts since 1987
  • A few rifle stands provide shots in excess of 100 yards with the average being closer to 40 yards.
  • Archery stands provide shots at 12 to 25 yards.
  • Please specify choice of hunt at time of booking.

Black Bear Hunting & Fishing Combo Package includes

  • 2 Active baited sites per hunter
  • Skinning and freezing of your trophy. Lodging in the Main Lodge (modern facilities) - double occupancy
  • 3 Excellent home cooked meals per day served family style. Nonalcoholic beverages, snacks, and ice
  • 16’ Lund Boat with 25 hp. Mercury motor
  • Two hunters per boat
  • Cushioned swivel seats, gas fill up per day, worms and safety equipment.
  • Daily boat and maid service
  • Landing net, and minnow buckets are available upon request.
  • Arrival time – must be prior to dark - Hartley Bay Marina closes at dark.
  • Departure – the morning of 7th day.
  • Water taxi to and from Hartley Bay Marina landing

Additional charges not included

New: Now offering Housekeeping Bear Hunting Option

  • 6 Day hunting
  • 2 Active baited sites
  • Skinning and freezing of your trophy
  • Self-catered meal plan – prepare you own food
  • Fully equipped housekeeping cottage – 6 nights
  • Water taxi for arrival and departure

Additional charge for

  • Boat & Motor
  • Gas
  • Fishing Licenses
  • Parking at Marina

Dates for Wilderness Hunting on the French River

  • Wolves & Coyotes September 15 – close with game seal
  • Raccoon October 15 - close

Request full bear hunting fishing combo information – (Contact us form or Call now)

Small Game

  • Wolves & Coyotes September 15 – close with game seal
  • Raccoon October 15 - close
  • Red Fox September 15 – close
  • Skunk – Resident only
  • Night hunting not permitted by Ontario Government.

There is a large population of ducks - including but not limited to

  • Woodies
  • Blacks
  • Mallards
  • Game birds such as partridge.

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