• 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 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
• Average weight for a fall bear is 350 pounds
• 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:
• Hunting License
• Fishing License
• Gun & hunting equipment
• Fishing equipment & tackle
• Depth-fish finder
• Transom mount trolling motor
• Valet parking at Marina

• 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:
• Spring hunts May 1 – June 15, 2021
• Fall hunts August 15 – October 31, 2021

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

• There is a large population of ducks - including but not limited to:
  • Woodies
  • Blacks
  • Mallards
• Game birds such as partridge.

• 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.