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Vancouver Island Black Bear Hunts

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VANCOUVER ISLAND · BRITISH COLUMBIA · A SNEAK PEEK

Trophy coastal black bears on Vancouver Island.

The whole northern end of the island is one exclusive hunting area, with one of the highest densities of black bears in North America. On a good day, it’s possible to see a dozen bears.

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A hunter with a big black bear above the ocean
SPECIES Coastal black bear
SEASON Spring
SUCCESS Nearly 100% on opportunities
STAY Cabins with private baths

THE HUNTS

The hunt

A hunter with a huge black bear in the timber

Spot-and-stalk bears

Island bears are a distinct subspecies, all black and blockier than their mainland cousins, and many top seven feet. Hunts are all spot-and-stalk, by truck, boat, ATV and on foot through old logging roads and tidal flats, with most shots under 100 yards. Your guide is with you the whole time.

A hunter with a big black bear in green brush

Camp

Comfortable cabins with electricity and private bathrooms, hearty breakfasts and dinners with your guides, and a field lunch each day. Fly into the north end of the island and your guide picks you up at the airport.

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