Guided September Bear Hunts
The September bear season is an easy to draw rifle tag. We provide guidance on acquiring the tag to all booked hunters. If you don’t apply before the deadline there are usually leftover tags for purchase. Archery tags are also easily drawn. We have an abundant bear population that is accessible during September. On rifle hunts we average above 80%+ shot opportunity. Archery is around 60%. These hunts will take place at elevations between 8,500-11,500. This is a unique spot-and-stalk hunt. Horseback riding, hiking or 4x4s will be used for transportation. These hunts are conducted from our high-end lodge. September bear hunts are a great introductory Western spot/stalk hunt and the price point is accessible. For current rates, see our Pricing page.
- This is typically a 1 guide to 1 hunter hunt. 3 meals a day and lodging. Pairs that would like to hunt together can opt for 2 hunters per guide at a reduced rate.
- This is a 3 day, 4 night hunt. Because this is a short hunt, hunters should consider that 2×1 guided hunters will have a lower success rate than 1×1 guided hunters.
- If you are looking for a Spring black bear hunt, consider our hunt offerings in British Columbia. These hunts occur in the off-season from almost all other hunting.
Additional Notes:
- All hunts include skinning and quartering of the bear. Taxidermy and meat processing fees are not included, but we will help facilitate.
- A local taxidermist can provide euro skull mounts with a 1-3 day turnaround time.
- License fees are not included, but again, we are happy to assist you in the process of securing your tag.
- Hunts are over once a bear has been harvested.
A Few Common Questions on Our Bear Hunts:
Departure via horses an hour before dawn. Ride 1-3 to glassing spot that gives good vantage to see bear food sources (chokecherry, serviceberry, or oakbrush/acorns, depending on the year). Spend 2-4hrs glassing and stalking. Lunch on mountain or back to the lodge for midday break. Back to glassing 2-4hrs before dark for the afternoon hunt. Most bears are taken during first and last light.
These are high success hunts. You'll see bears! However, there is a lot of year-to-year variability. On years with good mast/berry production, we see 100% opportunity rates. On years with poor production, opportunity rates are closer to 75%. Generally speaking, an 80% success rate is typical for hunters who come prepared, ready to shoot, and in good shape.
100 - 325 yards
We will only add hunting days in packages of 3 additional days. Archers or hunters using primitive muzzle-loaders may want to consider this option to maximize their potential to harvest a bear.
Not a lot of difference. On a very slight margin, the earlier weeks do better. It varies enough year-to-year, that it would be hard to say there is a statistically significant difference.
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