Black Bear

  • Trophy Black Bear
  • Bear Hunting - Fishing Combo Packages are available upon request.
  • New - Black Bear Hunting reopened for a 5 year pilot program starting in 2021 for residents and nonresidents in Ontario for Spring. Spring bear hunt is open from May 1 to June 15, 2024.
  • Fall Black Bear Hunt from August 15 – October 30, 2024. Be bear wise in the great Canadian wilderness outdoors - French River Provincial Park. Book your Canadian hunt for spring or 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 39 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.
  • Spring, Pike, Bass, Walleye, and Panfish are open 3rd Saturday of May. 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 is assisted. 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. Yamaha or 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 assisted
  • 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 local population of ducks - including but not limited to

  • Woodies
  • Blacks
  • Mallards
  • Game birds like Partridge.

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